Shoot Tools: Maxell Professional Disc PD-50DL By Dan Ochiva
While Maxell has released versions of its Professional Disc system for use with Sony's XDCAM system, this past December brought the maturation of this...
Shoot Tools: Independent Audio Mic Mate By Dan Ochiva
Some camera accessories couldn't be simpler, but if they fit a real need, you'll want them. Independent Audio's Mic Mate is one example. Fitting into...
Shoot Tools: Alan Gordon Enterprise Blue Ring Gaffer's Glass By Dan Ochiva
You might have seen pictures of old-style DPs squinting at a lighting setup with what looks like a dark monocle scrunched in one eye. Nothing digital...
Shoot Tools: Maxell iVDR-Xtreme By Dan Ochiva
While there are an increasing number of portable drives available to take on location, the reality is that most of these are pretty fragile units at least...
Shoot Tools: K-Tek Klassic Traveler Kit By Dan Ochiva
Anyone competently handling a boom pole has climbed to a certain level of professionalism. What better way to let the rest of the crew know it than by...
Shoot Tools: Telecast Fiber Systems SHED and HDX By Dan Ochiva
Camera systems went lightweight and digital some time ago, making field production more portable than ever. The SMPTE Hybrid Elimination Device (SHED)...
Shoot Tools: VariZoom VZ PG-EX By Dan Ochiva
With the latest generations of small camcorders sometimes awkward to hold for any length of time, add-on grips and handles that work remotely from the...
Shoot Tools: Point Grey Research FirePro LDR By Dan Ochiva
With the final touches on the next-gen USB 3.0 spec recently announced (it will offer about 4.8Gbps throughput, about 10X today's ubiquitous USB 2.0),...
Shoot Tools: Sony HXR-MC1 By Dan Ochiva
The latest low-power CMOS chips and solid-state storage offer flexibility to camera designers. Case in point: Sony's HXR-MC1. The compact point-of-view...
Shoot Tools: Zacuto rigging kits for Panasonic AG-HPX170 By Dan Ochiva
Panasonic's AG-HPX170 makes a good argument for becoming an all-around run-and-gun camcorder. Solid-state recording to P2 cards means no moving parts...