The Carry Speed Camera Strap Systems are sporting a few new designs that some OTech readers have been inquiring about. I wanted to make a video detailing the straps and their most recent innovative features (at the time of this post). I go over the straps themselves and rundown their attributes in the video. You [...]
Manfrotto 501HDV Pro Video Fluid Head clocks in at 3.5 lbs. and can support up to 13.2 lbs. The new 501HDV boasts an improved drag on both axis and comes with a switchable counterbalance. The medium length sliding camera plate helps balance uneven payloads. Two separate axes of movement – panoramic rotation and front-rear tilt [...]
I recently received two Lensbaby kits that I spent quite a bit of time playing with. I used both the Pro Effects Kit and the Creative Effects System Kit on my Canon 5D Mark II. For DSLR shooters who are looking to explore their creative edge and really push the limits of what their eye [...]
In Episode 4 of OliviaTech NAB 2012 coverage… ReflecMedia shows me their newest LiteRing We see the IndiSystem Air Jib and JibXL. Mitch from from Planet 5D gives me the run-around. AastroLight gets colorful with their LEDs. Kadir shows us Edelkrone’s Focus One and Plus Follow Focus Systems. More NAB2012 Episodes Episode 1: http://goo.gl/RQCUK Episode [...]
For shooting video underwater with the Canon s100, I had DiCaPAC baggies. The DiCaPAC worked well, no water got inside and despite the fact that we were taking the lens attachment off and on repeatedly in the sand and water, we experienced no water damage to the camera. The pack comes with silica gel packs [...]
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While in Maui last week I took the Sony NEX 7 out with the new Varavon Slidecam Lite Video Slider to capture a few test shots and finally get a feel for the 24″ slider. My first thoughts were how light the unit was to carry around. I was able to sling the portable case [...]
Here in Maui, i’m taking the Sony NEX-7 out for a more thorough review (I love it BTW). I’m using the lightweight shoulder pad on a Carry Speed camera strap system. There’s a PMA Las Vegas interview with Carry Speed (found here). Carry Speed is quick to attach or remove from the camera. The camera [...]
Gaffer’s tape- what the heck is it? This isn’t so much the question as soon as you use Industry Tape. What you’ll be pondering is, “What CAN’T this tape do?” Gaffers on production sets are expected to take care of the odds and ends of anything in use that might need attention. From taping off [...]
Konova just announced the availability of their Manual Crank upgrade kit for Konova Sliders. This should work with the smaller K3 and larger K5 sliders assuming you have the new version adjustable legs. If you have an earlier version Konova slider, there is an upgrade kit available for the new legs. Check out the Konova [...]
