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Action stations! There’s a lot of specialist

equipment for capturing fast- moving subjects, and used gear specialist MPB has loads in store to tempt the creative filmmaker

Y ou’ve got the camera, lenses, to capturing motion, there’s nothing quite like owning a camera designed to do the job. This might be an action camera, which can be easily fixed onto a moving subject for a unique point-of-view angle; or what about a drone, which can be used for much more than just high-up establishing shots? Perhaps a superfast frame rate is what you need, so you can capture incredible action in fine detail then slow it down in post to get incredible-looking images that would usually be too fast for the human eye to see. If all this highly specialised kit sounds like it would cost the earth for the few occasions you might use it, you’re wrong. By choosing wisely and buying used, it’s far more affordable than you might think to get your hands on gear that can make very real improvements to your work. After all, few viewers would notice the increase in detail filters, tripod and maybe some lighting to make decent films for paying clients. But when it comes from a higher-resolution camera or the shallower depth-of-field of a faster lens. But add some drone footage, POV shots or super-duper slow-motion and you could really step up your work’s production value.

The best place for used gear is specialist MPB: an award-winning equipment retailer staffed by experts. The choice to buy used kit simply makes sense – it can save you a lot of money – and MPB has a stock of every kind of camera you may need, from mainstream to specialist. The brand’s website lists all the kit for sale, with actual photos of the items. Since MPB specialists have tested every single item based on a list of 40 criteria to make sure it’s reliable and in working condition, you know it’s going to perform as promised. If you have old kit to sell or part-fund, MPB offers a hassle-free, safe way to do this by trading in any gear you no longer need. It’s quick and secure – and so much easier than selling privately through online auctions, social media or classified ads. So what would make a great buy for you right now?

A new point of view Action cameras are rugged, waterproof, dust proof and designed in a small form factor that can be mounted onto anything that moves. From the inside and outside of cars or boats to motorcycles, skateboards and even the bodies of athletes, they give a dramatic view of the action. Many have lots of accessories to aid mounting and all have some kind of built-in image stabilisation.

“Add drone footage, POV shots or super-duper slow-motion and you could really step up your work’s production value”

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