AJA Video Systems Ki Pro 

By Dan Ochiva

Solid-state, flash RAM-based systems are catching on for location recording. But until recently, the products have been pricey...

1 Beyond Wrangler 

By Dan Ochiva

With more tapeless camera and camcorder systems going on location, figuring out an all-in-one method to back up the profusion of solid-state formats is becoming critical...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 

By Dan Ochiva

Get ready for a flood of HD-capable digital still cameras. Panasonic offers a different take from the rest of the crowd by employing the Micro Four Thirds standard...

Fast Forward Video Elite HD 

By Dan Ochiva

On-camera DVRs are adding capabilities that enable new types of production. Fast Forward Video’s Elite HD already drew attention...

Hitachi Z-HD5000 

By Dan Ochiva

The economic downturn makes a difficult environment for major Japanese manufacturers who happen to be introducing new gear...

Schneider Optics Century Pro HD lenses 

By Dan Ochiva

While small camcorders with integrated lenses continue to grow in popularity, their limited wide-angle capabilities continue to limit most every model, with few exceptions...

Polecam 

By Dan Ochiva

Leave it to someone who has to use a piece of gear to figure out the best way to improve it. That’s the concept behind Polecam...

Gekko Technology kleer colour 

By Dan Ochiva

With their light weight, low heat output, and modest energy needs, LEDs continue to grow in popularity for on-camera lighting...

Petrol PDIB-2 Ditty Bag  

A ditty bag is a nautical term for a bag used by sailors to hold gear needed for repairs on sails or rigging...

Media Distributors The Archive Station 

By Dan Ochiva

As more camcorders move to solid-state recording, better solutions for in-the-field backup deserve consideration...