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April 28, 2026

New Gear: Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

The compact 70-200 - noticeably shorter than the EF version and perfectly balanced on the R5. The new go-to telephoto.

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April 15, 2026

Chasing the Milky Way in Nevada

Three nights in the desert, a broken tripod, and the best photos I've ever taken.

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March 27, 2018

JOBY GorillaPod 5K Kit

JOBY GorillaPod 5K Kit. Professional Tripod 5K Stand and Ballhead 5K for DSLR Cameras or Mirrorless Camera with Lens up to 5K (11lbs). Black/Charcoal

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September 7, 2016

Extension Stick for Osmo

In the era of selfie sticks, we decided what's an Osmo without one. This DJI extension stick for the osmo is equipped with an articulation ball head, and of course the extendable design to give you…

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September 7, 2016

3 Legged Carbon Fiber Tripod

Standing as tall as 68.6", and as short as 9.3", this tripod is exactly what every photographer needs. The 3 Legged tripod has a number of awesome features for it being so lightweight. The 360 degr…

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October 2, 2015

On-Stage SB9600 Tripod Studio Boom Stand

It's tiring holding a boom mic for hours, especially if you need to hold it in one spot. We use the SB9600 Tripod Studio Boom Stand to hold our mic while filming. This boom stand has a base of 32-4…

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September 25, 2015

Cullman Mini Tripod

Supporting up to 2.5 pounds, this Magnesit Copter mini tripod is great for low camera support. It stands a tall 6.5 inches high when fully opened. It can be great for both a light camera or a place…

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September 22, 2015

BH-55 LR Ball Head

With superior control and handling, you can now point your camera in any direction. We use this to handle our DSLRs for both video and photography when using a tripod. It's micrometer tension allow…

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September 15, 2015

Manfrotto 501HDV Tripod

Supporting 11.9 pounds, this Manfrotto tripod holds our primary DSLR camera. It's easy access sliding plate allows you to securely attach your camera quick and easy, which can be critical if you ar…

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August 31, 2015

F&V Z96 LED Light Kit

It is always a good idea to have a backup light for any low light emergencies. We use this small, extremely portable LED light to help us when our video or picture needs a small touch. Use it's tun…

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August 25, 2015

BH-55 LR Ball Head

Get every angle and instinctive motion with this BH-55 LR BallHead. The stainless steel ball bearings allow for you to have complete, smooth control over any camera movement you need for your photo…

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August 21, 2015

iStabilizer tabFlex

Now-a-days it is very unlikely to not have a tablet or mobile device on set. Its nice to easily access the information on your device while filming. This can help you access things such as your pho…

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August 6, 2015

Manfrotto 680B Monopod

Sometimes you don't have enough room for a tripod, or any other stabilization. That's where monopods come in handy! Having a monopod is an excellent backup of not being able to lug around a hefty t…

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September 22, 2013

Really Right Stuff TVC-34L Versa Series 3 Tripod

My old tripod was a lot smaller and couldn't hold very much weight and the center column on it could not be removed, which made it impossible to get shots close to the ground.

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September 22, 2013

Kessler K-Pod Tripod System

We use this in the studio mostly. It's pretty heavy and I wouldn't take it on a shoot unless we need the Kessler Pocket Jib PRO or maybe for some slider work. It supports 300lbs!

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September 17, 2013

Really Right Stuff BGE11-L: L-Plate for BG-E11 Grip (5DMk3)

This L-Plate/Bracket from Really Right stuff let's me very quickly mount the camera on my Really Right Stuff BH-55 LR Full-sized ballhead. The nice thing is that you can quickly flip the camera for…

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September 17, 2013

Really Right Stuff BH-55 LR Full-sized ballhead

This is the best ball head I have ever seen or used. I'm a really big fan of Really Right Stuff. I have their ballhead, tripod, L-Bracket and a few more pieces. It's so solid and can handle 50lbs w…

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April 5, 2013

Kessler Pocket Jib PRO

The Kessler Pocket Jib PRO has been designed for a greater weight capacity when larger cameras and rigs are being used. With its heavy duty arms, the PJ PRO can handle up to 50 lbs. in any length c…

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