Originally founded as a cooperative tripod manufacturer, Benro Professional Tripods and Heads has spared little effort in developing and refining their product line.Benro demonstrated their innovative production abilities by introducing the first basalt carbon tripod. By gathering input

How to Distinguish a Video Tripod from a Photo Tripod  

There are a flood of tripods on the market today, and many are not distinguished as video or photo tripods. Especially with very light weight cameras, some models are now combined. It is easy to pick the wrong model for the type of video shooting you will do. Here is

Whip Pan Using a Video Monopod

One of the best low-cost support rigs for small video cameras is the monopod with a small stabilizer tripod base. These are incredibly light in weight, easy to travel with and offer videographers some interesting tricks. One of those is whip pan and snap focus. …

As Cameras Get Smaller, So Does Specialized Production Gear

Over the past five years, cameras have gotten more compact in size and lower in cost. Accessories that allow highly specialized production shots have followed suit. Today, jibs, dollies, stablizers and sliders that used to cost thousands of dollars are accessible to most videographers. …

How to Choose a Video Head and Tripod

Tripods and heads are essential gear for all videographers. However, which type to buy for a given application can be a challenge because there are so many brand and price points from which to choose. A quick overview on the latest in tripod and heads might be useful. …

As Video Cameras Get Smaller, the Tripod Market Heats Up

Video camera tripod market is highly competitive. Once Canon introduced the DLSR in 2008, still photography and videography began to merge. The demand was for much lighter gear and the door opened for new competition against the entrenched European tripod makers. …