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The new P&C Swiss Rod adds simple mounting solutions for DSLR accessories onto your standard 15mm DSLR Video rigs. It is not designed to replace all of your 15mm rails, but with just one Swiss Rod clamped to your rig, you have 20 different mounting options to choose from. You can attach an accessory directly [...]

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This is not a review of any sorts, but just my impression on the Canon G1X point and shoot. I wanted to see what Canon had come up with in this new G series camera, so I decided to take it around the Pier 39 area in San Francisco. I attempted to give the footage [...]

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(Old video review above) Looks like Polaroid got a hold of the 312 LED Video lights. That’s a good thing, because they seem to have negotiated prices much much lower. There is a more expensive v2.0 out which has an updated case and better plastic diffusion panel, but that will run you at least $60 [...]

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Thanks to YouTube member dim3m for sending in this fine example of a modified Pico Flex Dolly. [Thanks dim3m] The rear trailer contains the servo, servo controller, batteries, etc. The laser alignment shows you the cross point reference for the center of rotation. Having motorized control gives you more consistent movement across the entire rotation. [...]

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This dirt cheap fluid head for light weight cameras has been sold out for months after this video review and old article (here). It’s actually still sold out on Amazon. Don’t bother looking for this on eBay as they’ve marked these up past $60 dollars.
It’s a great little fluid head for your small sliders, [...]

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Just a reminder before purchasing a camera body, lens, or speedlite flash. You should check to see if any of that qualifies for the promotion that ends this month for Canon Instant Rebates and Double Instant Savings over at B&H.

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CamonWheels is offering up some new V-Groove roller wheels for under $8 bucks shipped. Images show the grooved wheels fitting on 15mm rods, 1/4″ rod, and 1″ PVC. The overall OD of the wheel (outside diameter) is at 1″. If you were to build a track dolly of sorts, the V-Groove or U-groove type wheels [...]

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If you know you’re only working with a small camera, does the equipment need to be so big? Here’s a quick little DIY crane that’s fit for small cameras like the GH2, Sony NEX5n, NEX-7, etc. etc. The fact that the Jib and counterweight has been scaled down, you can use smaller more portable tripods [...]

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One of the latest microphones released from Rode has touched down in the studio today. This is the Rode Stereo VideoMic Pro, and i’m trying to find the time to test this bad boy out.

Rode Stereo VideoMic Pro
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The Rode Stereo VideoMic Pro builds on the success of the Rode VideoMic Pro & Stereo [...]

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Missed the 160 LED video light bundle? Apparently LinkDelight is slashing prices on a number of items including two different 15mm Rails with quick release camera mount and tripod base plate. [Thanks Viktor]
One of these sets looks like a part found from a Fotga rig. If you just need to get started with a [...]

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Here’s an interesting find from reader impoze. [Thanks impoze] It’s an Aputure 160 LED video light + Sony NPF-970 battery on sale right now for under $19 bucks. The LED light alone is usually over $30 dollars. As pointed out, it’s almost cheaper than buying a Sony battery alone. Of course, there’s no charger, but [...]

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Screen protectors not only help to prevent scratches on your camera’s LCD, but some also prevent glare when viewing outdoors. It’s also something I suggest using before mounting any sticky frame LCD Viewfinders on your camera. The Lexerd brand with TrueVue™ is ultra thin, scratch proof, touch screen capable, has great reviews and is available [...]

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Anyone check out the Gini DSLR Cages for Panasonic GH1 and GH2 cameras? Snug fit, looks nice, but crazy expensive. [Thanks Habez] Gini’s DSLR Video cages were recently criticized about the lack of 1/4×20 threaded ports which is most common for adding accessories, and ends up using a different thread pitch. People have had to [...]

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YouTube member JennGrover shares a look at the Konova Motorized Slider upgrade kit. [Thanks Jenn] Konova is said to be releasing at least two different motors (speed variations), and different remotes. Others have shared more information about Konova’s motorized upgrade kit in the comments of the earlier article here: http://cheesycam.com/konova-motorized-upgrade-kit-now-available/

Konova Motorized Upgrade Kit for [...]

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The great thing about building your own rig is being able to design it specifically for your own needs. Of course most of how we assemble things together are based on what products are available to us. When we’re introduced to new products, it opens up so much more possibilities. Industry standard 15mm rails are [...]