Whether you’re looking to shoot wildlife photography or videography and don’t want to startle the animals, or if you’re a director who doesn’t like to be near your producers (or even actors) and want to manage a video shoot from afar, then this might be a new option worth setting your sights on.
SmallRig has introduced its new Long-Range Wireless Repeater for Cameras, offering up to 500m (or 1640 feet) of remote shooting capabilities. Supported by Wi-Fi 6, which promises stable, unobstructed transmission between your cameras and repeaters up to 10mm, this system enables stealth-style operation, helping with remote shoots or distraction-free capture of natural moments.
Here’s what you need to know about this intriguing, if not niche, new SmallRig offering.
SmallRig Long-Range Wireless Repeater for Cameras
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As mentioned above, the goal of this system is ultimately designed for remote wildlife photographers and videographers to capture the shots and footage they want without putting themselves (or their crews) in danger or disturbing their sensitive animal subjects.
It can also be used for whatever filmmaking ideas you dream up, too, though, as it offers some unique angles beyond telephoto and is compatible with DSLRs and action cameras for immersive low and wide-angle shots.
The system features 0.06 second instant response and ultra-fast app control at up to 300m to allow shooters to capture fleeting moments like birds taking flight or fish leaping. You can also support up to five cameras with multi-cam syncing, which will allow documentary filmmakers to capture multi-angle footage as well.
Price and Availability
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Overall, this is a niche offering that might only apply to certain wildlife photographers and documentarians, but other crafty filmmakers might find a use for it too. The system has been announced by SmallRig and should be available soon.
Here are the specs and purchase options to check out:
- For DSLR and Action Cameras
- Remote Shooting up to 1640'
- Multi-Camera Sync with up to 5 Cameras
- Seven 1/4"-20 Mounting Threads
- For Wildlife Photographers
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