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Shoot Tools: VFGadgets 

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Shoot Tools: Sennheiser 

Small is good, especially if you're trying to hide a wireless mic transmitter on an actor. Sennheiser says its SK 5212 body pack, launched at NAB 2006, is one of the smallest available...

Shoot Tools: Sony  

Need to charge batteries for a crew but haven't moved beyond the standard solo charging units? Consider Sony's BC-L500 camera battery charging system, a quick-charge system that handles...

Shoot Tools: Digital Foci 

As Flash media replaces film and videotape, these tiny chips need to be protected and organized, and not just tossed into a camera case. Digital Foci provides a useful...

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NAB 2006: JVC introduces third-generation HDV camcorders 

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At NAB 2006, JVC introduces the GY-HD250U and GY-HD200U ProHD camcorders. These add 60p capture to the capabilities of the company's line of HDV camcorders....

Shoot Tools: Panasonic 

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Shoot Tools: 21st Century 

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