Gear
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Sennheiser Rethinks the Wireless Lavalier with AVX
Traditionally when you see a lavalier you’re looking at two identical boxes with frail antennas and dangling cables. Sennheiser decided to rethink this with their new AVX system. The completely redesigned receiver is designed to plug into the XLR input with a very minimal profile. This connects to a wireless lav or handheld transmitter, also streamlined to have no dangling cables or antennas. Both units are rechargeable and simplify wireless recording by automatically finding free frequencies. A complete kit sells for $899 and will ship in June. Update: the rechargeable batteries are replaceable with either other rechargeable batteries or regular ones. Also released […]
by Joey Daoud on Apr 14, 2015 -
Aputure DEC Adapter Turns Still Lenses into Smooth Remote Follow Focus System
It’s that time of year again for a slew of new cameras and gear to be revealed at NAB. I’m out at the show for my second year in a row, writing about new gear throughout the week on the site. I’ve got an interest in gear I’d use myself, for single shooter setups and low budget productions. But if there’s something you’d like to see covered, just reach out to me on Twitter or comment here. One new device I saw that really solves a lot of problems for the one-man band shooter is the DEC Adapter from Aputure. […]
by Joey Daoud on Apr 13, 2015 -
Fotodiox’s GoTough Filters Add More Image Control to Your GoPro
While GoPros shoot great action footage, there’s some effects you may want that can only be achieved through filters. Fotodiox offers a filter set and mount to offer more control over your GoPro image with their GoTough filter adapter and WonderPana filters. I tested out a set with the HERO 3+. The kit really depends on the housing used, so it can work with a HERO3 or HERO4 too and there’s an adapter for older HERO3 housings. The kit comes with a 53mm filter adapter, UV, ND8, and a polarizer filter. Because of GoPro’s auto settings you won’t see much of […]
by Joey Daoud on Apr 13, 2015 -
Domke Journalist Series Next Gen Camera Bag Review
If there ever was a piece of gear that I’ve experienced a Goldilocks dilemma with, it’s my camera bag. Or bags: different jobs call for different bags and configurations, so I’ve gathered a few over the years. Recently I’ve gotten to put a classic through real world use, the Chronicle from Domke’s updated Next Generation Journalist Series. Domke is an iconic camera bag you usually see slung around the shoulders of journalists out in the field (or movies, like The Bang Bang Club). The Chronicle is a medium sized bag that feels extremely sturdy and well built. It’s got a […]
by Joey Daoud on Apr 12, 2015
