Tripods and Camera Supports Articles

• Review: Atlas Camera Support and Stabilization System
  September, 2009
  by Andrew Burke
  The Atlas Camera Support and Stabilization System alleviates both body strain and the "handheld" video look.
• Videomaker's 2009 Best Camcorder Support: Omni-Tracker Slim Line Dolly Reviewed
  October, 2009
  by Jeanne Rawlings
  The Omni-Tracker SL is a lightweight dolly that delivers precise, smooth moves, with the added flexibility of working in tight quarters.
• Camcorder Support Review : Delkin Fat Gecko & Cam Caddie Scorpion
  August, 2009
  by Jennifer O’Rourke
  Great images look even better with the many useful devices on the market. Both of these can certainly enhance one's shooting pleasure, and add that extra POV…
• Video Stabilizer Review: Hoodman WristShot Camcorder Stabilizer
  April, 2009
  by Brent Holland
  Shoot From the Wrist... Hoodman’s new Wristshot serves as a video stabilizer by providing wrist support for better &am; longer handheld shooting.
• Camera Support Review: Manfrotto 503 HDV Tripod Head
  February, 2009
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  Nice Head Light: Manfrotto released its 503 tripod head a while back, then updated the design, added a few features and dubbed it the 503HDV. As usual with…
• Camera Support Review: Manfrotto 585 Modosteady 3-in-1 Camera Stabilization System
  January, 2009
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  Aside from missing many features the bigger camcorders offer, due to the lack of real estate, these tiny cameras have the big problem of getting a steady shot.
• Camcorder Supports Buyer's Guide
  April, 2008
  by Brian Peterson
  Nothing screams 'amateur' like shaky and jerky video. Sure, there are times when you want to keep the camera moving, even erratically, but for the other 95%...
• Camcorder Accessory Review: Ugrip Diamond MOS Handheld Camcorder System
  April, 2008
  by Andrew Burke
  Ugrip, We Dig It - The Ugrip system is a pro camera stabilizer and organizer made up of multiple pieces which work together. Using Ugrip, we added...
• Basic Training: Breaking it Down
  March, 2008
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Not all tripods are created equal... One techie breaks them down to explain what each part does, and what to hunt for when you're ready to stand on three legs.…
• Unsung Heroes: Camcorder Support Systems
  September, 2007
  by Brian Peterson
  The stars of video production equipment are not tripods, dollies or jibs. That's not their role. They are meant to blend into the background, be sturdy and…
• New Gear:Cartoon generating Plug-in. Four at a time charger for Sony camcorder batteries
  September, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  Battery charger charges up to four standard camcorder batteries. Cartoon generating Plug-in for After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and Premiere Pro.
• Rev it up! Helmet Cams, Sports Cams
  July, 2007
  by Mike Stoll
  Look, Ma, no hands! Taking your shooting to extreme levels has never been easier, with tinier cameras and easy-to-rig support gear - get ready to launch!
• Music 2 Hues Adrenaline Crush | Nady USB-24M USB microphone | DVCA-D1 camcorder dolly.
  July, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  New Gear: CD of "aggressive, high-energetic grooves". USB microphone utilizes a dynamic neodymium element. DVCA-D1 miniature dolly
• Bogen/Manfrotto Tripod : 501HDV Kit Reviewed
  June, 2007
  by Andrew Burke
  Renaissance Shooting (in Hi-Def) - The 501HDV tripod head is an elegant and useful update to the well-known Bogen/Manfrotto tripod 501 series.
• Using a Car Camera Mount
  April, 2007
  by Michael Fitzer
  Getting Off the Tripod and into the Action with Camera Car Mounts.
• Nady wireless diversity microphone | crane measures 3 feet tripod to camera
  March, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  New Gear: Crane can accommodate up to 50 lbs. and measures 3 feet from tripod to camera. Nandy offers a 1,000-channel PLL frequency-synthesized UHF…
• Monopod Review: Manfrotto 560B Monopod
  December, 2006
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  My 'Pod - When is a 'pod not a tripod? When it's a monopod, of course. When does a monopod have one leg and three feet? When it's the 560B by Manfrotto.
• Manfrotto 560B monopod | HP xw8400 Workstation lineup
  October, 2006
  by Charles Fulton
  Monopod utilizes fluid motion. HP's xw8400 Workstation lineup includes dual-core Intel Xeon processors
• Expanding your Orbit
  September, 2006
  by James DeRuvo
  When you want to follow your super hero flying across the planet, you need more than a tripod to get that great action shot
• Indie-Dolly Systems Universal Dolly with Curved Track Kit Review
  August, 2006
  by Brent Holland
  Every videographer knows the value of a steady truck or dolly shot. But not every videographer has the budget to obtain the expensive moving equipment.
• DV Caddie DVCA-CK1 | Primera disc duplicator
  August, 2006
  by Charles Fulton
  DVCA-CK1 combines the DVCA-SR2 shoulder rest and DVCA-JR1 stabilizer. Primera's XR Disc Publisher modular disc duplicating system.
• Camcorder Stabilizer Review: Tiffen Steadicam Merlin Hand-Held
  July, 2006
  by Andrew Burke
  It's no surprise that the Merlin has more than 30 years of R&D behind it.
• Stability in Motion
  May, 2006
  by James DeRuvo
  At best, a person is a very unstable bipod with two legs and too many moving parts. A decent tripod will cost you a bit of money, but this tripod buyer's guide…
• Test Bench: Manfrotto 745B/701RC Tripod Kit
  April, 2006
  by Andrew Burke
  The Manfrotto name has been present since the birth of video production. And if you've been shooting video for a while, you're familiar with their its products.
• Videomaker's 2005 Best Products of the Year
  February, 2006
  by Morgan Paar
  The best consumer video production products of 2005, selected by the editors of Videomaker.
• New Gear: Octave Systems Data Safe Copy | HP's DVD Writer dvd740
  January, 2006
  by Charles Fulton
  CD/DVD duplicators w/ 160GB removable hard drives. HP's dvd740 can burn dual-layer DVD+Rs at 8X. Arm system upgrade for handheld stabilizers
• In Box
  December, 2005
  by Morgan Paar
• Batteries not Included
  October, 2005
  by Bill Davis
  Batteries not Included
• Tripods in a Supporting Role
  October, 2005
  by Teresa Echazabal
• Tripods in a Supporting Role
  August, 2005
  by Teresa Echazabal
  Choosing the right tripod doesn't have to be a shaky experience. Follow these simple guidelines and you will be on your way to a smoother, more professional-loo…