Rob from Steadicam shows us their brand NEW Steadicam Solo, a Camera Stabilizer and Monopod All-In-One. The Solo is able to convert between a Steadicam and monopod quickly and easily for versatile use. The Steadicam Solo can support up to 10 pounds and folds up to a 24″ x 3.5″ profile. Made from an all [...]
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas has come and gone and for those of you who weren’t able to make it out to the showroom floor, here is your rundown. From 4K to steady camera movement, technology and tools seemed to have everyone buzzing. Vimeo takes NAB: Tech News from Vimeo [...]
Do you know what a MogoPod is? The new Carry Speed MoGoPod v2.0 is a unique Monopod Stabilizer that can be used Right Side Up, or Upside Down. It’s unique internal steel belt drive system adjusts the MogoPod quickly to automatically telescope the MoGopod to any height, and locks down with a simple twist lock [...]
Garrett Brown, the inventor of the Steadicam Professional Video Stabilizers talks to me about his product, the idea and design behind it and the future plans for the direction of the Steadicam. Garrett was such a fun guy with what seemed like zero cares in the world. He has created products like the Steadicam Merlin, [...]
Wayne from Manfrotto gives us an overview of their Manfrotto 595B Fig Rig Video Camera Stabilizer and clues me in on the future of their popular 700 series. The Fig Rig Camera Stabilizer acts as a frame to mount all of the accessories you might use while shooting video. The idea behind the Fig Rig [...]
eBay has a Daily Deal on the Opteka SteadyVid Pro Video Stabilizer right now. The Opteka SteadyVid PRO is a video stabilizing system designed to reduce shake and stabilize video on cameras and camcorders weighing up to 5 lbs (2.26kg). The SteadyVid PRO features aluminum construction, adjustable mounting plate, comfort grip handle, super-smooth gimbal, sprit [...]
A few people have been asking about a Follow Focus to outfit their new Prime Video Shoulder Rig Kit by Phototgraphy & Cinema with. Kamerar has a brand new FF-3 Follow Focus with a 15mm Quick Release Rods Clamp. The FF-3 is compatible with the Prime Video Shoulder Rig Kit and is going for a [...]
The Prime Video Shoulder Rig Kit by Photography & Cinema is a solid foundation for video shooters looking to start out in 15mm Rail systems. The Prime Rig Kit can be configured as a basic lightweight camera stabilizer or it can be configured into a more advanced shoulder rig for supporting LED Lighting, Microphones, LCD [...]
One stabilizer that is often recommended for beginners is the Flycam DSLR Nano. Arthur Woo does an excellent job explaining some of the pros and cons of this inexpensive stabilizer and shares a great example of the footage that can be achieved with the Flycam. You can find the Flycam Nano available on Amazon (here) [...]
This new DSLR Camcorder Steady Shoulder Support Rig Mount Cinema Kit w/ Follow Focus, Counter Weight WYRL02F from ePhoto is very similar to the cheaper version already available, however this one comes with a counter weight. This DSLR Rig is on special right now – you will get the Rig + Follow Focus and Counter [...]
