Accessories Archive
Wooden Camera have announced new, redesigned Top Handles. The two new handles come in either the NATO Handle Plus 2 Kit and the Top Handle v2. NATO Handle Plus version 2 is a quick release top handle that attaches and detaches quickly without tools. It features a
RØDE Microphones have just launched the brand new SC6-L Mobile Interview Kit, designed for bloggers, vloggers, journalists, podcaster, and just about anyone out there who wants to capture great sounding interviews with their iPhones. Rode have desinged the SC6-L mobile interview kit as thei premiere Lightning connected recording solution
Tamron are well known for budget zoom lenses and it appears they have just announced a new and compact 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Carrying the company’s Model A037 designation, the new 17-35mm is not to be confused with the already
One of the most frustrating aspects of using mirrorless cameras or DSLRs for video is the power aspect, or rather the lack of a unified, continuous power solution that is both compact, ergonomic, efficient and affordable. Yes, you can go big with a V-mount or AB battery,
I bet a lot of you are familiar with the Zeiss LWZ.3 or as it is probably more widely known – the Zeiss 21-100mm T2.9-3.9 lightweight zoom. For many documentary shooters equipped with a Sony FS7, C300 II or ARRI AMIRA, the Zeiss LWZ.3 is a standard
The JetPack EVO is the next generation of the Jetpack series from US based battery and accessory maker Core SWX (previously known as Switronix). You may have be familiar with their HyperCore batteries, their Powerbase EDGE, or the new Nano-VBR98 battery for the Panasonic EVA1 (link to
Vitec Group, owners of the Anton Bauer brand, announced their new Anton Bauer Dionic XT series of cine batteries at the Cine Gear 2018 Expo, kicking off today in the City of Angels. The AB “Dionic” brand name has been long associated with excellent quality and reliability
Sony FS5 users – do you need more juice for filming long-form content, events or just want to have a lot more power than even the biggest BPU battery? Chances are most of you need long-lasting power and even though there are third party V-mount batter plates
As the latest ARRI ALEXA LF starts to make its way to market, rental houses and big production companies, who’ve invested (or are about to invest) into the latest and greatest native 4K camera that ARRI has made, important considerations such as lenses, workflow and power requirements
You may recall Wooden Camera recently released their PL Modification kit for the Canon C200, which we reported on in this post here; and now Wooden Camera are back with a PL Mod kit for the Canon C300 Mark II (note that the C200 PL kit from
I was recently searching online for a specific code for a Rosco gel I had cut from a larger one (which I lost and with it the label), and came across some really cool new filters from Rosco, but more on them a bit further down below
Core SWX are no strangers to innovative battery solutions. The company recently announced a couple of innovative battery power solutions one aimed at the more traditional broadcast market, the Hydracore 100 is Core’s first NiMH battery, offering owner/operators a travel-safe alternative, while the new Powerbase EDGE caters to the Cine/DSLR sector.
Budget gear maker Aputure have released a free firmware update for their Aputure VS-5X monitor, enabling 3D LUT support and also adding a new and improved false colour system and a few other tweaks based on customer feedback. Aputure have also been making a name for themselves lately with
The Sony VENICE has been shipping for the past couple of months and third party manufacturers are rolling out dedicated kit for the 6K full-frame top dog Sony. Not that long ago, ARRI rolled out some new accessories for the VENICE through their ARRI PCA division, which
Popular pro gear maker Vocas went to NAB 2018 with quite a few new products they’ve developed for the pro video market for just about every scenario from handheld work, to tripod work and even “pro” vlogging, whatever this means. Vocas also showed off their Sony VENICE
Core SWX, a popular maker of battery and charging solutions, announces two innovative battery power solutions aimed at the traditional broadcast market, the Hydracore 100 is Core’s first NiMH battery, offering owner/operators a travel-safe alternative. The Powerbase Edge is ideal for the Cine/DSLR sector and is 30 percent smaller than its
PolarPro, developer of products inspired by adventure and well known for their industry-leading drone camera filters, have just announced it is expanding its line of lens filters to professional photography and cinematography cameras. Continuing its tradition of quality with the new professional-focused, the new QuartzLine Camera Filters
Bright Tangerine are well-known for high-quality accessories made for professionals working in the Film/TV/Commercials industry. I see often Alexa Mini /Amira/RED Epic owner ops with deep pockets often prance about with their orange follow focuses and matte boxes tailored for the rigours of modern video productions by
Last year at NAB 2017, SmallHD announced the original touchscreen SmallHD Focus 5-inch monitor, which plenty of mirrorless cameras users, present company included, have made as an inseparable part of their kit – for me it’s my favourite monitor by far to use on the GH5 and
Pulling focus with proper gear has been one of my pet peeves and struggles over the years. As a cash-strapped filmmaker that often has to do everything by myself, getting a proper follow focus that I can afford has been a futile exercise for the most part.
