GEAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Tripod system
Acebil P-25GX Benro Mammoth with WH15 head K&F Concept VA18 with VH081 head Kenro Karoo 3-in-1 Photo & Video Tripod Kit Leofoto Manba Libec HS-150M Libec TH-V Manfrotto 190X aluminium with 500 head Manfrotto 645 Fast Twin in aluminium Sachtler Ace M Mk II Sachtler Flowtech 75 MS with Aktiv8T head Sirui SVT75 Monopod 3 Legged Thing Lance 3 Legged Thing Alana Benro Supadupa Pro iFootage Cobra 3 Strike Libec TH-M Manfrotto Element M11 Video Manfrotto XPro Four- Section Video
Slider/dolly Hague Camslide Edge Hague S800 Camslide iFootage Shark Nano Kessler Stealth Slider Konova P1 KMS-S3 Libec ALX S8 Rhino Slider Carbon Syrp Genie II Pro Kit Tilta Hydra
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the Benro Supadupa Pro is just that! Plus, 3 Legged Thing not only makes things with three legs, as its new Lance and Alana monopods prove. For sliders, we’re still big fans of the motorised Konova P1 KMS-S3 carbon-fibre unit, which offers great value for money – as do the Hague Camslide Edge and S800 Camslide. At a higher price point – but offering more functionality – is the modular Syrp system as its Genie II Pro Kit makes the shortlist. For rigs and cages, the Vocas Production Kit for the Sony Burano is well-built and makes much-
And the award for best supporting role goes to… one of the nominations listed right here! From tripods and monopods to sliders, rigs, dollies and gimbals, this is the essential kit for filmmakers. At the heart of the support is a video-specific tripod with an adjustable fluid head, like the multi- award-winning Sachtler Flowtech 75 MS tripod with the Aktiv8T head. It’s strong, fast to set up and easy to carry when folded. Sister brand Manfrotto has its own range built for quick set-up, and the 645 Fast Twin in aluminium is nominated for its ease of use and quality. Sachtler now also offers the Ace M Mk II system for professional users, while the Kenro Karoo 3-in-1 Photo & Video Tripod Kit is a cost- effective option which offers great performance despite its modest price tag. Libec’s HS-150M brings great quality and features to smaller cameras, without sacrificing tech. In monopods, the iFootage Cobra 3 Strike moves the design features of the humble monopod on, while
Rig Bright Tangerine Expert Kit for V-Raptor Camera Foundry Cineback for Sony FX3 Kondor Blue Recording Module for iPhone 15 Samyang Cine Kit Smallrig FX6 Pro Kit Tilta Armorman 3.0 Vocas Production Kit for Sony Burano Wooden Camera modular kit for Sony FX3/30 Zacuto Recoil Rig for Sony FX6
MOTION CONTROL From sleek moves to rock-solid lockdown shots, making great movies needs top support kit
needed handling improvements to the camera. At the other end of the scale, the Kondor Blue Recording Module for iPhone 15 makes it possible to
Stabiliser/gimbal Arri Trinity 2 DJI RS 4 DJI RS 4 Pro Freefly Movi XL Zhiyun Crane 4 Zhiyun Weebill 3S
record Raw video from an iPhone 15 Pro Max to an external SSD. Take your pick of what products you feel should be honoured.
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