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SUPPORT From tripods to monopods, gimbals, sliders, rigs and other bits of
Tripod system 3 Legged Thing Tommy with AirHed Cine 3 Legged Thing Punks Travis 2.0 Benro A373FBS6Pro
equipment to keep footage smooth, these are hotly contested categories, always packed with innovation. The tripod is the heart of most filmmakers’ kit, and are available in a huge range of sizes, styles and prices. The Sachtler Flowtech75 tripod is nominated once more, as it has flat carbon-fibre legs and is fast to set up when combined with the Aktiv8T head. Manfrotto has its own full-size range built for speedy functionality, and the 645 Fast carbon tripod is light and quick to use. For a less expensive option, the 190X aluminium is well-regarded. Design-led British firm 3 Legged Thing has nominations for the Tommy tripod with AirHed Cine head, while its Travis 2.0 is an affordable and simpler option. Peak Design’s Travel Tripod carbon fibre is very compact. In monopods, the iFootage Cobra 2 C180 is a design gem that works flawlessly. Gudsen Moza Slypod Pro is a motorised monopod that can be used as a slider or jib. For sliders, check out the carbon- fibre Konova P1 KMS-S3, iFootage Shark Nano bundle slider or Kenro Double Distance slider. All offer clever solutions. When it comes to rigs and cages, the hugely popular Komodo kits nominated include the Vocas full cage and Tilta Professional. The Movcam kit for the Kinefinity Mavo Edge allows two small batteries to power the camera, while the main batteries are changed. Or for a lighter weight, see SmallRig’s Master Kit 3009 for Sony A7S III. In the booming category of motorised stabilisers, the Manfrotto 300XM offers a unique remote- control solution, while the DJI RS 3 and RS 3 Pro elevate the class. The Zhiyun Weebill 3 takes the arm strain out of using a gimbal.
Benro Rhino FRHN34CVX30 Kenro Twin Tube video kit Libec TH-Z Manfrotto 190X aluminium Manfrotto 645 Fast Twin carbon fibre Peak Design Travel Tripod carbon fibre Sachtler Flowtech75 MS with Aktiv8T head Sirui BCT-2203 Monopod iFootage Cobra 2 C180 Gudsen Moza Slypod Pro Libec TH-M kit Manfrotto Element MII Video Manfrotto XPro Slider/dolly Edelkrone SliderPLUS v5 Long Hague Powerslider 2 iFootage Shark Slider Nano bundle Kenro Double Distance Konova P1 KMS-S3 Manfrotto Magic Carpet Pro medium Motion Impossible Agito Rhino Carbon 24in Rig Movcam Kinefinity Mavo Edge kit SmallRig Master Kit 3009 for Sony A7S III Tilta Professional kit for Red Komodo Vocas full cage kit for Red Komodo Wooden Camera Pro camera four-section video Steadicam Air-25
SOLID BUYS Motorised gimbals, sliders and tripods are essential
cage for BMPCC 6K Pro Zacuto GH6 ACT Recoil Stabiliser/gimbal DJI RS 3 DJI RS 3 Pro Freefly Movi XL
“The tripod is the heart of most filmmakers’ kits”
Gudsen Moza Air 2 Manfrotto 300XM Zhiyun Crane-M2 S Zhiyun Weebill 3 Pro
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