» Archive for the ‘DSLR RIG’ Category
15Apr Configuring your DSLR Rig.
When you’re configuring a camera rig, it’s a good idea to think about how you film. Are you going to be locked down on a tripod most of the time? Do you need a field monitor? What kind of audio gear will you be working with? Do you need to be mobile? I figured it might […]
02Apr Looking for a DSLR RIG?
I was browsing through ebay this morning when I came across an auction for this DSLR Shoulder Rig. The auction is at $1.25 right now with no reserve. If you’re in the market for a shoulder rig this could end up being a good deal if the price stays low enough. It also looks pretty sharp. […]
22Mar Closer Look at the Frio cold shoe adapter.
The Frio Cold shoe adapter is about $4 more than a traditional Cold shoe adapter, but It has a few features you might want to consider before you jump on the cheap price band wagon. When I found this odd looking cold shoe adapter online, I put up a post and ordered a few to try out. […]
18Mar Okii USB Follow focus + the Sigma 30mm f1.4.
Carlos Calika wrote in: I’m a Portuguese filmmaker, and I’m very interested in the Okii usb Follow focus. Does the Sigma 30mm f1.4 perform well with the Okii follow focus? I’ve been meaning to test every lens in my collection with the Okii follow focus so this was a good excuse to put another lens […]
17Mar Budget cold shoe bracket from Dzone2
Sometimes it’s nice to add two or three items to the top of your camera. For $36 Juicedlink sells the VideoMic accessory bracket or for $35 you can buy the Cool-lux Light & Sound Bracket. But what if you want something a little bit cheaper? Well you’re in luck, at $12.50 the Dzone2 Hot Shoe Extension bracket will […]
14Mar Low price Matte box for your DSLR.
I will start off with a little rant. I think matte boxes are a waste of money. A matte box performs 2 tasks, first it prevents lens flares by keeping the lens in the shade, and second it gives you a place to mount your filters. Most DSLR lenses come with a lens hood which prevents […]
27Feb CPM FILM TOOLS Cube Cage 3.0 DSLR RIG Review
I’ve spent my weekend testing and filming. My living room is covered in camera rig parts and tripod stands. So what does all of this mean? It means that The CPM FILM TOOLS Cube Cage review is done. So lets spend a little bit of time talking about the Cube Cage 3.0. As with all […]
