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21 JVC GY-HC550 £3714/$5390
17 Nanlite Para 120 Softbox £219/$199
19 Rode VideoMic Go II £89/$99 The Rode VideoMic Go II is ultra-lightweight and compact, producing broadcast-quality sound from its shotgun design without need of a battery. It comes with a shock mount and foam windscreen. As well as the standard 3.5mm jack, it has a USB-C plug and so works with cameras, smartphones, tablets and computers. rode.com 20 Hireacamera Price varies If you have always wanted to try out something new or exotic which is too pricey to invest in for the handful of times it might be used, renting makes total sense. Hireacamera stocks everything, from action cams to the latest cinema cameras – all sent by courier to your door. Why not treat yourself to something this festive season? hireacamera.com
23 Rotolight Titan X1 £3599/$3699
JVC’s award-winning GY- HC550 camcorder features advanced streaming and graphics, as well as a one-inch 4K CMOS sensor. There is a 20x lens with traditional three-ring control, built-in ND filters and a high-resolution viewfinder. Up to 12 stops of dynamic range are attainable – and there is standard, HDR and HLG colour. It can record to SSDs in 10-bit ProRes 422 at 4K in 50/60p. jvc.com 22 Sigma 65mm T1.5 £TBC/$3899 The latest cine lens from Sigma’s high-speed range is a more unusual 65mm focal length, to give shots a different look. The prime comes in PL, Canon EF and Sony E-mount options, uses nine rounded diaphragm blades, has a minimum focus of 65cm/28in and an 86mm filter thread. sigma-global.com
Rotolight has packed all the technology and impressive features of the Titan X2 RGBWW LED light panel into the Titan X1, which is half the size. Set any colour you like, including white, dial in electronically adjustable diffusion and use a range of special effects. rotolight.com 24 Peli 1646 Air £523/$400 Legendary hard case brand Peli offers the 1646 Air as one of the latest range of deeper cases providing astonishing levels of protection. It’s made from high-impact plastic resin to withstand extreme temperatures, with rounded corners to fend off impacts. There’s a large O-ring seal and the latches are very tough. It’s also fitted with stainless steel hinge pins. peliproducts.co.uk
If you want a soft light, try Nanlite’s Para 120 Softbox, a 20cm/47in parabola-shaped light dome. Fit the internal baffle and it becomes even softer. This is a 16-sided light shaper that doesn’t spread too much, all thanks to its design. Plus, it comes with a one- and two- stop front diffuser. nanlite.com 18 IB/E Optics filters £1032/$1043 Lens maker IB/E Optics offers a selection of filters that use handpicked materials, fabrics, nets or natural fibres – such as the seeds of dandelions – in order to give a more organic look to an image. The range includes Organic, Rainbow, Red Shine or Blue Atmosphere and Softener filters in different strengths. ibe-optics.com
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