In this setup Sony A7sII in CAME-TV Cage, Rode Wireless Filmmaker Kit
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Keep your Sony A7sII A7RII Powered Up when on Gimbal using D-Tap to USB Adapter
Since many of the new Sony cameras can now be powered through it's USB port, here's a quick tip. This little D-Tap Adapter adds a USB out to any V-Mount or Gold Mount battery, but is also handy for taking advantage of the D-Tap out on the DJI Ronin gimbals or new CAME-TV ARGO Gimbal to add USB for powering up (and charging) your Sony A7sII or Sony A7RII.
The Adapter splits to both a USB and D-TAP so you won't lose a D-TAP out if you're still planning to power up an accessory like a wireless follow focus system too. With a short USB Cable no need to worry about wires tangling up, so it's the perfect way to keep that Sony going (because the OEM battery life sucks)..
D-Tap to D-TAP + USB AdapterDJI Introduces the New DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter
DJI does it again introducing the new Phantom 4 with an unbelievable feature set with a friendly sticker price. You can fly the Phantom 4 by simply tapping on your smart device screen, and sensors placed below and on the front of the Phantom 4 allow it to react to avoid obstacles or automatically fly over obstacles.
Visual tracking on the DJI Phantom 4 can lock onto a subject and follow as they move. Extended flight times now up to 28 minutes, and an HD video downlink that can stream up to 3.1 miles away. Includes optimized flight modes, whether you want satellite positioning, smooth flowing footage, or high speed. Speaking of High Speeds, the stronger motors and aerodynamic shape of the Phantom 4 allow it to fly up to 45mph.
CAME-TV ARGO 32bit SBGC Gimbal Stabilizer with Encoder Hardware Product Overview
Here's a product overview of the new CAME-TV CAME-ARGO Gimbal stabilizer which will fly camera setups up to 6 lbs. If you're currently using a CAME-TV 7500/7800 gimbal, the ARGO would support a similar size/weight setup. The difference is this new SBGC powered gimbal also incorporates physical Encoder hardware that makes SBGC gimbals several times more stable and battery efficient.
CAME-TV has been manufacturing and selling more a wide variety of gimbals over several years, and this experience has allowed them to make each new system better over the last. As seen in the video demonstration above, right out of the box the CAME-TV ARGO Gimbal is incredibly stable and moves very the camera very smoothly (video samples coming soon). Build quality feels very solid, but only time can tell how much abuse it will handle during these next few months of use.
Right now the company offers gimbals in various sizes. The CAME-ACTION for GoPro, CAME-SINGLE and CAME-Mini2 for Mirrorless cameras, the 7800 for DSLR sized bodies, and the 8000 for heavier Blackmagic and RED cameras.
As of now only the CAME-ACTION, CAME-SINGLE, and CAME-ARGO have Encoder Hardware (and soon to be released hand held gimbal for Smartphones with Encoders). At some point this year we will see a Mini3, and a larger model to replace the 8000.
The CAME-TV ARGO Gimbal includes a wirelesss joystick, travel hard case, built in wireless video transmitter, 15mm Rod, 15mm clamp, a few other small accessories. Available now following the jump (LINK)
CAME-TV CAME-ARGO Gimbal Stabilizer
While the case is suffice to prevent scratches and should transport the ARGO safely, the foam will probably deteriorate quickly. Because of the similarity in size and shape, if you're looking for a custom cut foam case that would work with the CAME-TV ARGO, the DJI Ronin-M OEM Case will hold all of the ARGO items (and more) perfectly.
DJI Ronin-M ABS Plastic SuitcasePro Studio Solutions Collapsible Sun Scrim Diffuse & Silver/White Reflector Kit w/ Boom Handle
Collapsible aluminum frame, light weight despite its size
The folding frame easily assembles in seconds
Use as a hand-held overhead diffuser
Can be used as Diffusor or Reflector with Included Translucent & S/W Reflective Fabric
24-Month Manufacturer Warranty
Pro Studio Solutions Collapsible Sun Scrim Kit w/ Boom Handle
DJI Ronin with 18″ LED Ring Light
Mounted this LED Ring Light
Aputure Amaran EZ Box Kit for AI528 HR672 LED Panels
The Amaran HR672 and AI-528 LED Video Light Panels from Aputure are some of their most popular selling LED Video Lights. With feedback from the community, Aputure has created a new EZ Box+ Kit to help modify that light.
Here's a short video look at the new Aputure EZ Box+ Light Angle Reduction Diffuser Kit that works effectively to give you more options to either soften your light source, or to narrow down the beam angle.
Aputure EZ Box+ Kit for Amaraon 528 672 LED Lights
9 Dot Solutions Grip Gear
Got a nice set of grip gear from 9.Solutions (website here).
Footage from BlackMagic Design Micro Cinema Camera
Here's some early footage from Simon Shasha shot on the (not yet released) BlackMagic Design Micro Cinema Camera. I remember putting my pre-order in the day it was announced at NAB2015 so seeing some footage feels like it should be out any day now. [Thanks Simon]
As much as everyone loves the original BlackMagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera
Image wise you still get your 13 Stops of Dynamic Range, RAW, ProRes Recording. It's not exactly the same sensor as the previous BMPCC as it offers a Global Shutter (in some settings), and at least now it's powered by a Canon LP-E6 battery. I really hated the old Nikon battery in the BMPCC.
BlackMagic Design Micro Cinema Camera
Simon also shares some images from the setup he used which included a BlackMagic Design Micro Cinema Camera Cage from CAME-TV (found here), along with a few stabilizer shots from a CAME-TV SINGLE Gimbal (found here).
