Varavon has improved their Slidecam Lite Slider by resolving some minor issues that now make the newest version even better. In the video above I compare their original Slidecam Lite rail design that was equipped with a passthrough 1/4-20″ and 3/8-20″ hole to their newest design which leaves the slider rail as a single solid [...]

The IndiPro Tools Baseplate & Follow Focus Combo is a simple, all-in-one mechanism for putting a follow-focus device at the front of your DSLR camera. The angled wheel of the follow focus makes a direct connection to the focus ring of your lens, turning it via friction. This simple setup eliminates the need for gear [...]

RØDE Microphones announced today their newest microphone- the VideoMic HD, a high-fidelity, precision RF bias shotgun microphone with integrated digital recording, designed for use with DSLR and large-sensor video cameras. As if RØDE wasn’t impressing the pants off of us all ready! Here’s what RØDE released today: “The VideoMic HD’s audio DNA is directly inherited [...]

Last year I saw Edelkrone at NAB 2011 and was blown away by their transforming rig system. The only down side was the sky high price point and the fact that you couldn’t get the product easily in the US. Now smallHD is distributing Edelkrone camera rigs for the US and Canada, this is awesome [...]

Light Craft Workshop is known for their quality filters. The Digi Pro-HD is the newest in their lineup. This fader is capable of ND2-ND1000 and yes, this once 4X4 filter is now available for DSLR shooters (hence the name). Fader ND filters work by dialing in the exact amount of density you need when shooting [...]

For under $140, this solid three wheel skater dolly can push weight! Gliding along with no foreseeable future of friction, Kamerar’s new Cinema Skater Flex Dolly carries a Manfrotto 501 HDV and a Sony EX1 without breaking a sweat. The Cinema Skater Dolly is capable of getting full 360º shots. Being that this is a [...]

I take Varavon’s Armor Mini and Profinder out for a spin around this sexy new school muscle car. I really love the way the Canon 5D Mark II looks with the Profinder on the Armor Mini cage. It’s very gun-like, super lightweight and versatile. The Armor Mini is compatible with either Canon’s 5D or 7D [...]

If you’re looking for peaking and false color features, you won’t find that here, but this Lilliput 7″ monitor is perfect for shoots where you need a larger screen to better see your shots. 7 Inch HD LCD Field Monitor w/ HDMI Component Composite Full Screen Display in mode of Monitoring, Recording, PlayBack. Lilliput makes [...]

Monopods are great for situations where a tripod is not practical or allowed. They’re fast, portable and these will provide you with additional feet to really get your camera steady. You can retract the feet when it’s not needed, and use these as your average monopods. If you’re shooting video, you will want a fluid [...]

My buddy, Robert, from juicedLink (widely know for their quality audio products) came out with a hands free rig for DSLR shooters. I’m curious to hear what you all think about it. In the video above, Robert shows us what is included in the DIY119B Hands-Free Rig Kit and what the process is for assembling [...]

SmallHD makes the gear that paints my dreams in technicolor. The new DP4-EVF is giant mural in one of those reveries. Here’s a breakdown of the new features that the DP4 boasts and a look at why this monitor + EVF solution is a winner. Unique to DP4 * The removable dual battery plate is [...]

B&H is offering a $25 rebate and free US shipping on the 055XPROB aluminium tripod in black. It features the Manfrotto-patented horizontal center column feature, which allows the center column to flip quickly and easily from vertical to horizontal. By extending the column to its highest vertical position, it can be swung over to horizontal [...]

When iPhone app filters and Picnik’s “creative” adjustments have lost their luster and you want to experiment with more than digitally altering your shots, bokeh is a tried and true way to have a little fun with light manipulation. Bokeh is the out of focus blur that DSLR shooters can’t get enough of. Controlling the [...]

These C clamps are a cheaper alternative to other more expensive super clamps. Any shooter knows the value in having a versatile tool that allows you to expand your set up. When shooting, often you need an audio recorder, a mic, a light.. this can quickly become a laundry list. These C clamps offer an [...]

OTech reader, Nate, recently asked me if I had instructions on how to adjust the Konova Slider’s bearings. “Oliva, Do you have instructions for the Konova slider that you could post or email to me? I got my from Craigslist, and the sale didn’t include the instructions. I know how to operate it, but I [...]