awards | Gear of the Year
And the nominations for best supporting role are...
Tripod/monopod Benro Mammoth Benro Rhino Gitzo Systematic Series 3 Libec HS-150M Libec TH-M The shortlist Manfrotto One Hybrid Manfrotto One Photo Manfrotto XPro Four-Section Video monopod OConnor Flowtech 100 Peak Design Pro Tripod Sachtler Ace M Mk II Sachtler Flowtech75 MS with Aktiv8T head Motion device Accsoon Toprig S60 Video Slider DJI RS 5 Hague Camslide Edge Hague Camslide S600 iFootage Shark Nano II Insta360 Flow 2 Libec ALX S12 MRMC Cinebot Nano Tilta Hydra Motorized Slider Zhiyun Crane 4 Combo Rig Kondor Blue Ultimate Rig Canon EOS C50 Shape FX6 Remote Extension Handle Smallrig Advanced Canon C50 Cage Tilta Camera Cage Advanced Kit Sony FX6 Vocas Compact Top Handle Vocas Lightweight Base Plate Vocas Essential Kit for Canon C400 Wooden Camera Core Accessory System GFX Eterna 55 Zacuto C400 Z-Finder Recoil Rig
reat camera support gear can transform your shooting experience. Whether a rock- solid tripod for interviews, a
Head start The Libec H15 head
has a quick-release camera plate system and comes fitted to the shortlisted HS- 150M tripod
stabiliser delivering silky tracking shots or a lightweight monopod for fast-moving events, these tools are the foundation of professional production. OConnor’s Flowtech 100 and the Sachtler Flowtech75 MS with Aktiv8T head set the benchmark for high-end video support; Manfrotto impressed with its innovative One Hybrid and One Photo tripods; while the XPro Four-Section Video Monopod remains a favourite. Benro expanded its range with the Mammoth and Rhino series, Gitzo’s Systematic Series 3 delivered supreme versatility, while Libec’s HS-150M and compact TH-M continued to offer great value for filmmakers wanting professional movement without premium pricing. Peak Design also pushed further into video with the sleek and highly portable Pro Tripod. Motion systems continue to evolve rapidly. DJI’s RS 5 stabiliser leads gimbals in terms of innovation, while the Zhiyun Crane 4 Combo offers impressive payload. Tilta’s Hydra Motorized Slider is a top tool
for vehicle-mounted filmmaking, while MRMC’s Cinebot Nano brings advanced robotic motion control within reach. Compact sliders like the Accsoon Toprig S60 Video Slider and iFootage Shark Nano II continue to make movement easier than ever, while the Insta360 Flow 2 adds AI-powered smartphone stabilisation. Camera rigs and cages also remain essential for professional workflows. Highlights this year include the Kondor Blue Ultimate Rig for Canon EOS C50, Tilta’s Advanced Kit for Sony FX6, Zacuto’s C400 Z-Finder Recoil Rig and Wooden Camera’s Core Accessory System for Fujifilm’s GFX Eterna 55. This year’s support gear proves stability is still the secret behind great filmmaking. Cast your vote at promoviemaker.net
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