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Timelapses Just Got Easier: DitoGear Announces the OmniHead and LensDrive

02.21.12 @ 10:20AM Tags : ditogear, lensdrive, motioncontrol, motiontracking, omnihead, omnislider, timelapse, visualeffects

DitoGear, maker of the OmniSlider, already has a following among “Timelapsers” and visual effects folks, but now they’ve cemented that following with the addition of a motion control head and lens motor: the OmniHead and LensDrive. If you haven’t already seen it before, here’s the OmniSlider in action: More »

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Previews of New Gear from NFS Sponsors DitoGear, Cinevate, Zacuto, and Ikan

02.25.11 @ 11:47AM Tags : cinevate, ditogear, ikan, sponsored, zacuto

The fact that HDSLRs are so unergonomic has given rise to shooters attaching all manner of accessories to their camera in an attempt to make the device behave like a “real” movie camera. But here’s the thing about DSLR accessorizing: it’s here to stay. Anyone who upgrades from a DSLR to a compact camcorder form factor (like the Panasonic AG-AF100, Sony PMW-F3, or any of the new RED cameras) is going to find that we still need a lot of accesories to put these cameras where they’re supposed to be: on our shoulder. Those who have shot for several hours with a handheld camcorder sans proper support (as did I on The West Side) knows that even a sub-10 lb camera can make you prohibitively sore. So for those of us who can’t afford full-size cameras, support systems are here to stay. Here’s a look at a number of new camera accessories from NoFilmSchool’s February sponsors: More »