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Can't Afford a GoPro? You Already Own One. Just Add G-Form's G90 Indestructible iPhone Case

01.24.13 @ 4:37AM Tags : actioncamera, apple, camera, case, cases, g90, gform, gopro, goprohero2, goprohero3, ios, ipad, iphone, mobile, phone, shooting, smartphone, video

The iLeatherman* for filmmakers is very real. Case in point: let’s say you can’t afford the $400 GoPro HERO3 (or justify the purchase for whatever reason), but you still need a tiny HD rig that laughs in the face of danger, damage, and almost certain death — and you do own a smartphone. Meet G-Form’s waterproof/impact-resistant technology — your freefalling iPhone will survive a 100,000+ foot drop from space with it. The thing about that of course is, that same smartphone also has an HD video-capable camera built into it… you can see where this is going. Say ‘hello’ to G-Form’s G90 ‘Action Sports Camera’ cellphone cases — including variants for Android models. More »

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How to Build a Custom RED SCARLET/EPIC Flight Case for 75% Less Than the RED Version

04.5.12 @ 2:37PM Tags : case, cases, red, redepic, redscarlet

RED makes an excellent custom laser-cut EPIC case for $600 (pictured). However, the same wheeled case — a Pelican 1510, which is the maximum allowable size for carrying onto an airplane — is just $150. It’s certainly nice to have a custom foam insert in your case for maximum camera/accessory security, but if you don’t feel like spending $450 on a foam insert, here’s how to create your own — using RED’s own custom-cut materials, which come with the original camera and accessory packaging. It may go without saying, but this post will only be of interest to folks who have a RED DSMC or are thinking of buying one. More »