Archive for 'Vendors'
Redrock Micro’s new microTies Solve Cinema Rig Cabling Conundrum
Posted on 08. Sep, 2011 by planetmitch.
Our friends at Redrock Micro have announced a little product that solves a big problem for many – organizing all those cables on your rig. We haven’t seen these in person yet but they look pretty cool. Redrock Micro’s new microTies Solve Cinema Rig Cabling Conundrum New rig accessory streamlines cables, reduces snags and disconnects [...]
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Capture – a unique new camera clip system
Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by planetmitch.
Well, we missed this kickstarter project for the “Capture” camera attachment system that turned out to be a huge success like the CineSkates system we showed you last week – this one was a humongous success – just look at the numbers below! Plus, they’ve gotten coverage on Gizmodo, GeekBeat.tv and more. Kickstarter funding video [...]
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LockCircle – the best body cap on the planet – planet5D Signature edition! Updated
Posted on 06. Sep, 2011 by planetmitch.
We’ve been telling you about the unique LockCircle body cap for Canon EF and Nikon F mounts and today, we’re thrilled to announce the very first planet5D Signature Edition LockCircle! Side by side with the EF version What is the planet5D Signature LockCircle? I’ve been using a LockCircle body cap for my 5D2 for the [...]
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ARCHRIG Slashes the Price of their Follow Focus Rig for DSLR’s
Posted on 06. Sep, 2011 by planetmitch.
We found ArchRig just the other day and since we’d never seen them before and they’re having a sale, we thought we’d better pass the news on to you in case you’re interested. Oh, if you want to jump straight to Amazon to buy one (and get free shipping) – buy now An ArchRig demo [...]
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Lensbaby Announces Senior Style Senior Portrait Photo Contest
Posted on 02. Sep, 2011 by planetmitch.
Lensbaby Announces Senior Style Senior Portrait Photo Contest Lensbaby highlights creative senior portraits with its Senior Style Portrait Contest Portland, OR – September 1, 2011 – Lensbaby, manufacturer of creative effects camera lenses, announces today the beginning of its Senior Style Portrait Contest. In order to celebrate and reward outstanding, forward-looking Senior Portrait photography, Lensbaby has [...]
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Switronix announces new power cable for Panasonic GH2
Posted on 02. Sep, 2011 by planetmitch.
A quick announcment for you Panasonic GH2 fans – Switronix has a power cable for the GH2 for those times where you don’t want to run your camera off a battery. SWITRONIX RELEASES NEW POWER CABLE FOR PANASONIC LUMIX GH2 CAMERAS (July 27, 2011) – Long Island, NY – Announcing the XP-DSLR-GH2, the newest addition [...]
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Need a camera or lenses in the UK? Lens Fettish will send to you by post
Posted on 31. Aug, 2011 by planetmitch.
Here in the USA, we’ve got several places like LensProToGo that will rent bodies and lenses and more via the postal service – and I’ve always been asked about such services overseas – now we’ve found Lens Fettish which just started up in the UK. About LensFettish We began our journey in mid 2011 with [...]
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Express35 Camera / Video support gear
Posted on 30. Aug, 2011 by planetmitch.
We’d like to welcome a new advertiser to the blog – ok, they’ve been here all month, I’m a bit behind – but we thought you’d like to know a little more about Express35 and we’ve got this tidbit from Chris: What sets Express35 apart from the rest of the pack is that we are [...]
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Kessler throws a timelapse party! Tom Guilmette does the BTS
Posted on 29. Aug, 2011 by planetmitch.
Eric Kessler and his Kessler University gathered a bunch of folks together a few weeks ago to play with some timelapse gear and to make some movies… Tom Guilmette posted a little behind the scenes. Granted they’re using Red and other cameras, but this is darn interesting stuff. Don’t forget about the Chronos Film Festival [...]
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DitoGear Product News August 2011 – updates and a couple of new products
Posted on 26. Aug, 2011 by planetmitch.
Our friends (and advertisers) at DitoGear have put out some interesting updates to a couple of existing products as well as bringing out a couple of new products – please have a look! The DitoGear Press Release Introducing DitoGear™ OmniSlider Servo and V2 firmware for OmniSlider DitoGear™ Introduces the improved version of their flagship product [...]
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CineSkates Camera Sliders – a success before they’re off the ground
Posted on 26. Aug, 2011 by planetmitch.
We spotted this on the first day of this CineSkates Camera Sliders Kickstarter project and were planning on posting because it was an interesting idea – but it is already funded at 380%! I’m sure you can still get in on it if you’re interested and we’ll be following up with the project as it [...]
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Review: SmallHD DP4 Monitor/Electronic View Finder
Posted on 25. Aug, 2011 by planetmitch.
We have a special guest post from Tony Reale of NextWaveDV who’s been using a SmallHD DP4 Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) and is graciously sharing his review with planet5D. SmallHD DP4 Electronic Viewfinder Review by Tony Reale For a HDSLR shooter, a field monitor is one of the most important investments they can make. A good [...]











