tripod

    Manfrotto’s new low-budget lightweight monopod is designed for run & gun video shooting
    Sep 1, 2021 John Aldred

    Manfrotto has today announced their new Manfrotto Element MII Fluid Video Monopod. They say it’s the lightest video monopod on the market, coming in at…

    Edelkrone’s re-engineered FlexTILT v3 tripod head comes with a new $99 price tag
    Jul 6, 2021 John Aldred

    Edelkrone has launched the newest v3 iteration of its FlexTILT tripod head, the FlexTILT v3. I say tripod head, but it’s not limited to a…

    Resurrecting a broken 50-year-old Linhof tripod with a little DIY repair
    Jul 6, 2021 John Aldred

    There is a lot of old camera gear out there and I regularly see people showing off their “finds” on social media. Usually, though, it’s cameras…

    Overhyped camera gear you absolutely shouldn’t buy – unless you know why you need it
    Jun 22, 2021 John Aldred

    When I first watched this video, I thought “well, I’ve got like five of those things on his list and I find them quite useful”….

    The Slypod Pro is a HUGE step up from traditional sliders (and monopods)
    May 3, 2021 Adam Frimer

    Sliders and monopods, what do they have in common? Absolutely nothing. Until now… In fact, they’re kind of meant for the opposite things, but the…

    Gitzo’s new Ball Head Series 4 can handle a payload of up to 30kg
    Apr 20, 2021 John Aldred

    Sometimes, you need to stick a big heavy load on your tripod. Perhaps you’re out shooting sports or wildlife with that big 500mm f/4 lens,…

    The Gitzo Légende tripod and backpack offer quality well above their current price point
    Mar 22, 2021 John Aldred

    The Légende is the newest travel tripod and bag combo from Gitzo, with both products sharing the same name. It’s currently running as an Indiegogo…

    Gitzo’s new Légende “forever repairable” tripod & backpack aims to end throwaway culture
    Mar 2, 2021 John Aldred

    The Gitzo Légende tripod and backpack teased last week has now been officially announced. In what might be a strange turn for a company like…

    How to convert a clothing rack into a DIY camera, light & monitor stand on wheels
    Feb 11, 2021 John Aldred

    Solid stands, especially ones on wheels, that you can mount cameras, lights, monitors to and whatever else you want to attach aren’t that cheap. Even…

    This light stand – tripod hybrid is my best stand yet
    Feb 6, 2021 Paul Monaghan

    Over the years, I’ve invested in many ways to hold lighting equipment, but recently I found a light stand that seems to get very little…