Holiday Gift Guide: For the Videographer
The LED1000 Transport Kit is the perfect travel sized lighting kit for video. The lighting panels include barn doors, softening diffusers, a wireless remote control, and a touch panel to let you shape, soften, and adjust the light. The kit includes two LS-CT light stands that collapse to just 16”, making this transport case small enough to take just about anywhere! $699.95
The Ikan DH5e features 4K and Ultra HD support as well as an intuitive touch screen that allows for “pinch to zoom” pixel to pixel. The DH5e is the perfect monitor for those who need an easy-to-use lightweight on-camera monitor, such as gimbal operators or shooters that are always on the go. $319.99
Shoot smooth, steady video with professional pans, tilts, and sweeps using the CT75K Cine Tripod Kit. $259.95.
The Rhino RŌV Pro is an extremely portable, app controlled motorized slider that you’ll actually bring on your next shoot. Starts at $400.
The Zhiyun Crane 2 is for filmmakers who are ready to take their shots to the next level. It features follow focus control and now supports up to a whopping 7lbs, while being compatible with a wide majority of DSLR and mirrorless cameras. $749.00.
“If you don’t have a neutral density filter in your camera kit, you need to get one STAT! Especially if you are doing video, it’s all about shutter speed control.”
These HGX Prime IRND filters are individually ground, polished, and coated. They repel dirt and suppress infrared light to achieve the best possible image. Price depending on size, available in circular and square.
The first step to getting quality video is capturing clear audio. The SGM1 Compact Shotgun Mic concentrates your camera’s audio on the subject while reducing distracting, surrounding noise. $79.95.
The Velocity Cine card’s 250MB/s write speed and V90 video speed class mean your camera will never outpace this card whether you're shooting ultra high resolution video footage or taking still photos at fast frame rates. $69.95 - $229.95.
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