GEAR OF THE YEAR
Tripod/monopod Acebil P-25GX Benro KH26PC Kenro Karoo 3-in-1 Libec HS-150M Libec NX-300MC Libec TH-M Manfrotto XPro Four-Section Video monopod Manfrotto 055 Video Manfrotto 645 Fast Twin aluminium
OConnor Flowtech 100 Sachtler Ace M Mk II Sachtler Flowtech75 MS
with Aktiv8T head 3 Legged Thing Jay
Slider/dolly Accsoon Toprig S60 motorised camera slider
Hague Camslide Edge Hague S800 Camslide iFootage Shark Nano II Konova P1 KMS-S3 Libec ALX S12 Tilta Hydra motorised slider Rig Bright Tangerine Essentials Kit for Red Komodo-X Kondor Blue Sony Burano Cage System Smallrig Sony FX3 Cage Vocas Essentials Kit for Canon EOS C400 Vocas Lightweight Base Plate Wooden Camera Core Accessory System for Canon EOS C400 Zacuto Z-Finder Recoil Rig for Canon EOS C400
You could have the best camera money can buy, but if it’s wobbling on shaky sticks, your cinematic masterpiece might end up looking more like found footage. That’s why our awards always tip a hat to the real rocks of production – the rigs, tripods, sliders and stabilisers that keep shots smooth and stress-free. Tripods and monopods might not be glamorous, but they are absolute workhorses. This year, sturdy contenders like the Libec TH-M monopod and Manfrotto 055 Video continue to prove their worth on fast-paced sets. But there’s also tough competition from the likes of Sachtler’s Flowtech75 MS with Aktiv8T head – a multi-award- winning rig. The Manfrotto 645 Fast Twin and XPro Four Section Video monopod have been around a while, but are proven and reliable. Relative newcomers like the Acebil P-25GX and Libec HS-150M SUPPORT
blend pro features with great value. If versatility is key, the Kenro Karoo 3-in-1 is a great tool and shockingly affordable. There’s no one-size- fits-all when it comes to the right tripod, but let us hear what you’ve found to be worthy of this award for best supporting role. For silky tracking shots, sliders and dollies are the name of the game. The Konova P1 KMS-S3 adds app control to old-school mechanics, while the Hague S800 and Edge sliders bring cinematic motion to your set-up without emptying your wallet. If you’re going big, the Libec ALX S12 and Tilta Hydra motorised slider deliver distance and drama in every shot. Rigs and cages are where set-ups go from basic to beast. From the sleek Vocas Essentials Kit for Canon C400 to the robust Bright Tangerine Komodo-X rig, these tools help you build the perfect rig for any project.
Stabiliser/gimbal DJI RS 4 Mini DJI RS 4 Pro
Freefly Movi Pro Essentials Zhiyun Cinepeer Crane 4E Zhiyun Crane 4 Combo
If you’re looking for something modular and budget-friendly, the Smallrig Sony FX3 Cage is a well- proven bit of kit too. Going handheld or chasing action is when stabilisers come their own. The Zhiyun Cinepeer Crane 4E is a fantastic entry point, while the DJI RS 4 Pro brings some serious payload muscle. The Freefly Movi Pro Essentials remains an icon of the gimbal world – and a go-to for smooth handheld brilliance. So if your support kit has saved your neck or helped you nail that perfect shot, show it some love. Cast your vote now!
BEST SUPPORTING ROLE And the award goes to... whichever piece of kit readers vote for. So do it now and make your voice heard by the industry
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