For only $10 you can get macro shots with almost any lens using these macro tubes (you can find the Nikon version here).
I found it didn’t work well with my wider primes but I got good results using a 50mm prime and my 28-70mm zoom.
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Gear
Thought I would share a couple tips on buying vs. renting, and selling gear as well as a little economics class.
- Opportunity Cost – Understand that everything has an alternative cost.
- Buying – Figure out what you use for every shoot.
- Renting – Rent for those special gigs that require kit you don’t usually need.
- Selling – Get rid of the gear you haven’t used in the last 6 months.
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So check it out, remember the top handle rig I talked about? Well using the same parts you can mount any follow focus with a 1/4 inch mounting point to your Magic Arm! Check out the video to see how I did this with my D|Focus.
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UPDATE:
Looks like Express35 Changed their handle design so it functions more like the Cinevate handle. So you might be able to find a more affordable option elsewhere or just use the Cinevate handle.
Friction monitor arms for a top handle, who knew? Check out this simple yet efficient rig.
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Remember that killer little shoulder rig I did a show on a while back? Well its price just dropped to $16 on Amazon. Grab yours before the deal is gone or they are out of stock! I’ve shot several projects using this little rig and it has perform very well for me. Check out the images below for a couple rigged up versions.
Folding Shoulder Rig
Shooting Contact Jugglers With Shoulder Mount
Shoulder Mount Used in "PILLOW FIGHT" Project
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For a while I have wanted to start a newsletter and start giving back to you guys through giveaways. I have set up a TinyLetter newsletter which you can subscribe to via the box at the bottom of this post.
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Only 10 days until Christmas! I can not believe how fast this year has gone by. So if you are like me, and you haven’t done any shopping for that special filmmaker/photographer in your life here are a few gift ideas.
The Ultimate Gift…
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I have a small box I keep in my pelican case with all sorts of screws, mounts, and other grip gear. I am always amazed how often those tools come in handy. And Recently I’ve added these 3 little accessory mounts from J-Rod and I have really found them useful.
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I was contacted by Kyle Hart who has developed a really interesting little stabilizer. He has developed a control system that I would have loved to have on other stabilizers I have used in the past. If you fund the project you can score an EZ Stabilizer for a reduced price. Check out his Kickstarter page for more info on how this Stabilizer is different.
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There is so much gear out there for the DSLR shooter to choose from these days, and over the past year I have found 3 areas where you can save a ton of money and not compromise on quality. And yes there are other things to save money on but the items I want to talk about are necessities to every DSLR video shooter.
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Monopods are one of the greatest tools a shooter can have. If you do any kind of event or heavy b-roll shooting, you should be seriously considering investing in a monopod. In this episode I take a look at 5 monopod solutions from $30-$300.
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