Video Tripods & Accessories
Unless you have been living under a rock since early September, you have probably heard about the new Flowtech 75 tripod legs, available from Sachtler and Vinten, either with a
If you thought the Nitrotech N8 was cool, the brand-new Nitrotech N12 video tripod head is sure to impress. Both fluid head models share the same unique nitrogen-filled piston mechanism for generating counterbalance force. The exposed piston design makes for a cool industrial aesthetic that gives the Nitrotech
A few weeks before the April NAB show in Las Vegas, the video team here at B&H (myself included) was invited by the Vitec Group to an exclusive sneak peek of new tripod legs from Sachtler. I must admit, I was rather skeptical about the prospect of new tripod legs piquing my interest. However, once the Sachtler Flowtech 75 Tripod was presented in prototype form, my skepticism was unfounded.
The Flowtech design is unlike any other
Today, Sachtler announced its latest expansion to the popular Ace tripod line. The brand new Sachtler Ace XL systems will support larger payloads than the existing Ace L and Ace M tripod systems, up to 17.6 pounds. The increased capacity means that the Ace line will now support larger DSLR rigs or compact cinema cameras like Blackmagic Design’s
Working with a fluid head can be a joy. When set up with your camera properly balanced, it is a boon to your production. However, when set up incorrectly, operating your tripod can be a nightmare. I remember when I just started out shooting, I acquired an Akely Gyro head. It was built for 35mm cameras way back in the early 1900s and used gyros to smooth out operation. And there I was, trying to use it with 16mm cameras. It was kind of fun panning with it, since you could hear the gyros start to speed up, and once you started panning, well,
We at B&H Photo are excited to announce that we are carrying Manfrotto’s newest fluid video head, the Nitrotech N8. This advance in technology expands upon Manfrotto’s already impressive lineup of fluid heads and is available from B&H in four different configurations, which are: N8 fluid head alone,
The Manfrotto Nitrotech N8 Tripod Head features a continuously variable counterbalance system built on a nitrogen piston mechanism. Unlike heads with stepped levels of counterbalance, the Nitrotech N8 is precisely adjustable to the weight of your camera rig. With a 17.6-pound capacity, this head can support a pro-style video camera or a tricked-out DSLR / Micro Four Thirds rig. For this review, the Nitrotech N8 Head was mounted on the
We at B&H Photo are proud to announce that Sacthler’s first signature edition tripod is available for pre-sale. The Freddie Wong Signature Edition Tripod System is a special combination of an ACE L fluid head with ACE 75/2 D legs, creating a more accessible ACE L tripod system. Incorporating Freddie’s unique green color and his
Building a personal camera rig is no easy task. Well, it may seem easy from the outset; however, there are so many things to take into consideration. One of those things is power. Now, it is pretty easy to get away without having a unified power solution for your setup, but once you start running more than just a camera, or your camera just eats through batteries (like my Sony α7S) things can get dicey. My α7S came with two relatively small
It is easy to say that tripods are all basically the same, aside from the size. After all, with few exceptions, they serve the same purpose and operate with the same mechanics. Video tripod systems include the tripod legs, along with a fluid head to top them off. The head and the tripod can be purchased separately—but purchasing them as a system reduces the chances of mismatching your gear. If you’re in the market for your first system, or even looking to upgrade, I’d recommend buying a system that’s ready to rock, out of the box. While, for
Increasing production value through stable video is made easier by the Moza Lite 2 Motorized Gimbal line. These 3-axis stabilizers can hold cameras weighing up to 8.8 pounds, while only weighing 4.8 pounds themselves. Having a weight ratio like this makes the Moza Lite 2 gimbals a perfect fit for mirrorless system cameras, compact cameras, DSLRs, or small camcorders
Over the past few years, motorized gimbals have enjoyed a noticeable rise in popularity, becoming a viable and affordable camera-stabilization platform. In fact, these mechanisms took the world by storm, starting with the announcement of the FREEFLY MōVI, in 2013. Like most technologies, it has taken some time for motorized gimbals to break into the
It’s movie night, the time to see one of several big science-fiction films of the summer. You arrive just as the 15 minutes of previews start, trying to sneak past the other patrons in your row without tripping over any outstretched limbs or jutting armrests. At last, you’ve arrived at your seat. You ease into the overly spongy cushion and let out a sigh of relief as the realization that you didn’t tar-and-feather any of the other moviegoers with your one-two punch of glowing-yellow buttered popcorn and soft drink. It’s enough to almost make
With its removable center column that converts into a monopod more than five feet tall, the Magnus PV-7451M is built with flexibility in mind. Able to quickly change from tripod to monopod, while leaving your camera mounted on the three-way head, it allows you to handle rapidly changing situations while