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I got the chance to test out the Live Air wireless follow focus kit from PD Movie, and with such a small form factor, didn't have any especially high expectations. But, I was wrong- this has got to be THE go-to kit for the entry level user. A few reasons why: Built in batteries (removable). [...]
Camera backpacks are a dime a dozen. Not this one. The Wotancraft Pilot messenger bag was already one of my favorites- with a rugged and handsome design, modular storage and a surprisingly large capacity with hidden pockets and great interior velcro add ons. Well, they upped the size with the Pilot backpack, and made it [...]
For a few months now I've been using the brand new Momento camera backpack from Ambitionem, and it's honestly been one of my favorites (and I've used a LOT). With a fairly compact size and good looking design that doesn't feel awkward on either a casual day with the family or a professional shoot, it [...]
A good, fairly compact, high capacity and full featured video head and tripod is hard to come by without breaking the bank. While hardly the cheapest on the market, the K7 head and TC9 legs from iFootage are also far from the most expensive; but they're a very professional option with lots of convenient little [...]
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Want a GoPro but don’t want to spend the money? Not only are the cameras priced higher, but so are name brand accessories, batteries and so on. The SJCam SJ8 Pro may be a great alternative at half the price but not half the quality. Naturally, there are pros and cons, but take a look [...]
BlackRapid has quite a reputation in the camera strap market, and most users either love or hate them. While I did have a few complaints in the past, they’ve always been pretty great. Recently, I’ve had the chance to test quite a few from their updated “Breathe” series though, and I have to say- they [...]
Today I wanted to show you one of my favorite SmallRig accessories, the wooden side handle. This isn’t the most necessary SmallRig part I have, but like I said it’s one of my favorites. The new GH5 cage did make it much easier to handhold the camera even with the cage attached, but this grip is [...]
Not long ago I reviewed the GH5 cage made by SmallRig, and generally speaking I loved it. It’s very well made, no scratches or rough joints, beautifully finished and simple, yet well functioning. There were a few points though that, while they didn’t bother me personally, could use improving. Not long after that, SmallRig announced a [...]
This time I’m taking a quick look at a few extra accessories for the SmallRig cage and rod system which I reviewed here.What I have is the Safety NATO Rail with a 15mm Rod Clamp and a 6 inch Rod/90 Degree Rod Adapter to help connect it to my main setup. You can attach your [...]
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