Gura Gear founder Andy Biggs was on hand at PhotoPlus 2011 to give us an overview of the Gura Gear lineup, which includes the new Kiboko 22L+, the Kiboko 30L and the Chobe 19-24L camera bags. Check out the video below for a closer look at these lightweight, travel-friendly bags. [Read more…]
Genus HDSLR Shoulder Rigs at PhotoPlus
I had the chance to take a brief tour of the Genus HDSLR shoulder rig lineup at PhotoPlus 2011. Check out the below video in which Wayne Schulman gives a brief intro to the types and capabilities of Genus HDSLR rigs. [Read more…]
Manfrotto Apparel for Photographers
Manfrotto had its growing line of photgraphers’ jackets, gloves and vests on display at PhotoPlus 2011. Check out the video below for Manfrotto Product Manager Kayla Murata’s rundown of the gear. [Read more…]
Manfrotto Pocket Series Tripods
The Manfrotto Pocket Series tripods are smart little contraptions that you can leave attached to your camera and fold out the legs for stabilization when needed. There are 2 available sizes – one for small point and shoot cameras, and one for DSLRs, larger mirrorless, or superzoom cameras. [Read more…]
Manfrotto Photo-Movie Head and Magnesium Ball Heads
The Manfrotto Photo-Movie tripod head is a dual-purpose photo and video head. It acts as both a ball head for still photography use, as well as a video pan/tilt head with fluid motion. This head changes from photo to video mode with the simple flip of a switch. [Read more…]
Varavon Pro Finder HDSLR Viewfinder and Loupe
The Varavon Pro Finder is one of many different options out there for HDSLR video capture. In addition to a 3x loupe and diopter adjustment, the Pro Finder allows you to configure the housing for low or high viewing, as well as using it as a makeshift LCD hood. [Read more…]
NEXTO DI Portable Backup Drives
NEXTO DI backup drives offer the ability to back up memory cards in the field without the need to fire up a laptop. [Read more…]
New Tenba Camera Bags for 2011
Tenba has released a number of cool new bags this year, including the Roadie II rolling camera cases for travelers, the functional and mobile Discovery collection, and the colorful Vector collection camera bags. [Read more…]
Smith-Victor Fluorescent Light Bank Overview
The Smith-Victor FLO-220 and its sibling models are affordable, fluorescent lights for video use. The lights come with built-in barn doors and have custom eggcrate louvers available. The lights are daylight balanced at 5600K, use flicker-free tubes, and are dimmable down to 1/4-power. [Read more…]
Speedotron Brown and Black Line Overview
Speedotron has been in the photo gear business since 1939. The core of the Speedotron products are the Brown line and Black line packs and heads. [Read more…]