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‘finally, the missing link to the professional shoot’.” It has an integrated
transmitter, interfaces to most common RC receivers, and will be useable with a hand wheel (coming soon). It has an adjustable smoothing feature to take jerkiness out of camera moves, plus a soft stop.
Stability packed Freefly Systems’ new Movi 10 is a three-axis camera stabiliser with three brushless motors that keep the camera where you want it however much you move it. “You can balance your camera in virtually every situation,” claimed Freefly’s Toby Sali. It can be locked to the horizon no matter where its handles are, will carry up to 5kg, and costs $15,000 for a complete rig with batteries, software and a complete remote control system with a 300m range (for pan, tilt, and speed of both so it can do smooth pans). There is a tablet app to change settings. For broadcast, Sali sees this being particularly useful for news and sport. There will also be a $5000 M5 in December that can carry up to 3kg but doesn’t come with the remote control (it is compatible with it — up to 20 units can be on one remote). Freefly is also working on mounts for cablecams, cars and Easyrigs. Polecam users have
traditionally used miniature cameras, but its latest
On the fly: Justin Brown (left with remote control) and Sam Schrader demonstrate the Movi 10 three-axis camera stabiliser from Freefly Systems
popular stabilisers,” he said, with both handheld and three- point modes self supporting. It carries up to about 2kg (a Canon 5D), with an additional weight for balance, but as standard it is ideally limited to about 1kg. When not in use, it can be comfortably hung on your hip using its belt mount. VariZoom also introduced its $600 DV MediaRig for the first time in Europe. The fully supported (shoulder and movable belt-mounted monopod) rig can carry 9kg, and is designed for DSLR and compact camera use. Steadicam’s new Fawcett
Exovest is an exoskeletal vest designed to redistribute camera weight to the optimum areas of the body, for better mobility and comfort. It has front and rear arm mounts and a pivoting exoskeletal structure that is adjustable on the fly. Compared to conventional
Something in the air: The new Miller Air System is designed for DSLRs and video cameras and can carry up to 5kg
motorised heads can also be used with larger cameras, such as the Canon C300 or Red Epic. A choice of head is included in the Polecam Starter Pack, which was introduced to bring the entry-level cost down. This has now been extended with the PSP+ (costing £6495), which adds a twin battery
V-mount plate and carbon fibre monitor clamp, as they were the two products most added by buyers to the PSP. VariZoom’s new $330 Stealthy
is a five-in-one support “that is like a Swiss Army knife for video,” claimed VariZoom president, Tom McKay. It is a fully-gimbalised stabiliser, as well as a three-point shooter (a drop- down arm can be used against your chest for extra stability). It has a built-in short monopod, but can be converted to a long monopod (about 2m) with an optional accessory. There is also a straightforward handheld mode. It can be quickly switched between modes.
It can also be set down on
The new Vocas wooden handgrip fitted to a Canon C300
a flat surface, “something that can’t be done with the most
vests, it is less constrictive, allowing for better respiration, circulation and movement, so that it should feel lighter, more comfortable, and offer better control. After docking, the entire vest can be relaxed via one lever. Also new is the lightweight $100 Steadicam Curve stabilisation system for GoPro cameras, which can be used one-handed and is small enough to fit in a pocket. Steadicam inventor, Garrett Brown, called it “the coolest Steadicam ever.”
Tripod + Dolly The new Panther Classic Plus Dolly promises rugged, almost maintenance free construction, easy operation and versatility. It can be set up and adjusted without tools and comes with Panther’s High-Low Turnstile that simplifies moving to a low or high shooting position without removing Fluid Head or camera. Its new powered P1 column is compact (20x20cm), light (29kg) and accelerates from 0 to 100%
in four seconds. The column lift is 50cm (82-132cm) and its height can be extended by 80mm tubes. It can be used with the compact P1 Dolly or other dollies as the basis of a versatile, modular system. Panther’s new MultiGlider is a 2m camera-slider with an integrated and counter sliding weight that can be used horizontally, diagonally and vertically, once the camera weight (20-35kg) is balanced. It can be used as a JibArm when mounted with balance rod. Camera level can be adjusted with the balance rod in parallel or automatic-tilt mode. Also new is an extremely
versatile modular system made up primarily of two components: a round baseplate with a bubble level and a leg, which can be put together with a selection of other components to create a table dolly, doorway dolly, LowBoy/HiHat, Bazooka Base, or fitted with a rotating seat, a Camera Base. The FlexGripKit even becomes a Studio Dolly if used with studio wheels or can be used as part of a slider or tracking dolly. LazySuzy, from Matthews Studio Equipment, is an articulated camera platform that is claimed to “make shots move better, easier, faster and smoother.” It provides mobility through the use of an articulated double-swivel platform and allows a user to place the camera anywhere within a 62.5cm diameter circle without having to reposition the dolly, tripod, or car mount rig. The camera can also be secured firmly for travelling or lock-off shots. It supports up to 30kg. The new Air tripod is Miller’s first system aimed at both photographers and videographers, providing a durable fluid head and tripod system that supports both stills and video. It can carry up to 5kg on a strong, lightweight alloy body supported by the versatile
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