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OK Go is well-known for its impressive single-take music videos and this latest one takes the game up a notch or three. For its new song “I Won’t Let You Down”, dozens of choreographed dancers joined the band on set to perform perfectly synchronized movements to the track. [Read more…]
Tascam recently announced the DR-60DmkII as an update to its first edition of the unique form-factor audio recorder. The DR-60DmkII gets new mic preamps with up to 64db of gain for recording on quiet sets. [Read more…]
RØDE has announced its new Stereo VideoMic X, which features acoustically matched true-condenser capsules and the option for balanced XLR output. It is designed to be the central piece of single-system audio camera configurations. [Read more…]
Travel tripods for still photography are quite popular. Nearly every major brand has its own version. However, travel tripods for video use are a rare find. Benro has announced a pair of new video tripods available in travel sizes – the Aero 2 and Aero 4. [Read more…]
The Nikon D810 DSLR Filmmaker’s Kit that was announced at the D810 launched is now in stock and shipping at B&H. The kit includes all of the following gear:
The Nikon D810 Filmmaker’s Kit runs $4996.96. It would total $5,410.54 if you purchased these items separately. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Samyang has officially launched its 50mm T1.5 Cine lens. It is available for Canon, Nikon, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E and Sony A mounts. [Read more…]
Manfrotto has added a new single leg aluminum tripod to the 535 series of video tripods. The MVT535AQ supports 44 pounds and features a 75mm bowl, as well as a 60mm bowl adapter.
It also adds a fourth leg section (compared to the three section carbon fiber model), while maintaining the same reach and load capacity, allowing it to be an even more compact design.
The MVT535AQ retails for $367 and will be available as a kit with the Manfrotto 500, 502 and 504HD video heads. Check out all of the Manfrotto 535 series here at B&H Photo.
A couple of teasers for what appears to be a new 50mm f/1.2 cinema lens have been posted by Samyang and Rokinon. [Read more…]
Manfrotto has announced its new SYMPLA 2.0 HDSLR shoulder rig. The new video rig is lighter than the previous version and features improved ergonomics. It is also designed to be compatible with the widest range of HDSLR and cinema camera systems. [Read more…]
Canon has issued a firmware update for the EOS 1D C. Firmware version 1.3.5 “Fixes a phenomenon in which the line-level audio input function of some EOS-1D C cameras does not operate as expected with Firmware Version 1.3.4.” [Read more…]