» Archive for the ‘brackets and mounting’ Category
27May Panasonic GH4 on a 1/4 20 Mic stand mounting adapter
I know the Panasonic GH4 is a lightweight compact camera, but this really shows how little it takes to support it. I wanted to position the GH4 above a table for some quick 4k hands on product shots, but none of my tripods really allow me to get the camera into the right position. Normally I […]
24May Chargercity DSLR Smartphone Hot Shoe Mount Review
As you can see from the video, the DSLR Smartphone Hot Shoe Mount adapter has a pretty strong grip for a spring loaded clamp. I wouldn’t have any problem trusting this as an attachment point for a smartphone or the TP-Link wireless router on a rig. If you are looking for a car or motorcycle mounting option you might want […]
23May Swivl pan and tilt Multipurpose robotic platform – First impressions
Short rant about Kickstarter Before I dive into the Swivl, first a little note about kickstarter. You might have noticed that I no longer post much about new camera related kickstarter projects. That’s because out of the 9 or so projects I’ve backed so far only three projects went off without a hitch. Four had major delays (like […]
22May DSLR Smartphone Hot Shoe Mount – First impressions
I know a number of you are using the DSLR Controller app and the TP-Link wireless hack I posted awhile back to control and monitor your camera. The problem is that there aren’t a lot of cheap simple ways to mount the TP-link or your phone (unless you count velcro). I try to keep an eye out for […]
18Apr Varavon Panasonic Gh4 machined Camera cage
Varavon had some very interesting prototypes at their booth this year at NAB. They had one of the sexest looking Panasonic GH3/GH4 cages I came across on the floor. Machined from a single block of aluminum, the reps said this was actually one of the first prototypes from the factory floor. The final version will […]
18Apr Big Balance Mustang gopro Stabilizer
Quick heads, after NAB I went straight to another hotel and I’ll be living out of a hotel room until the end of this week so I apologize for my lack of updates. I’m looking forward to getting home on Sunday and getting back to a normal schedule. A number of you have sent me […]
08Apr Que Audio Q 210 Hybrid Boom mic audio kit
Just announced by Que Audio is the Q210 Hybrid boom mic audio kit. We used the audio directly from the Q 210 to shoot this video. For $349 it’s a pretty decent little kit. This isn’t going to replace larger more expensive booms, but it’s nice and compact and seems pretty decent for travel purposes. […]
04Apr 3 cold shoe mounting adapter update
Just a quick follow up to something I posted last week. I received that $$9.99 cold shoe adapter in the mail and it’s actually a little thicker and heavier than the $20 model. The finish isn’t quite as good and the thumb screws are a little smaller, but other than that they are pretty much […]
04Apr 4 Axis brushless motor gimbal system?
This thing looks pretty amazing even though it’s only a prototype. It screams “shut up and take my money”, lets hope it sees the light of day.
27Mar 3 cold shoe mounting adapter
This 3 cold shoe adapter seems a little over priced at $20, but it does feel nice and solid. I grabbed a few of these awhile back and they’ve been working out ok, but I’ve noticed you can now pick up a thinner looking version for $9.99 with free shipping on amazon. I’ve got one […]
