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Bottoms Up! New Base Plate Assembly for the PMW-F3 from Transvideo.

Posted on June 13, 2012 by alisterchapman

A package arrived in the mail from Transvideo the other day. In it was one of their rather nice base plates for the PMW-F3. This plate isn’t simply a plate that it is attached to the bottom of the camera. … Continue reading →

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Vinten Vision 100 Long Term Review.

Posted on September 25, 2011 by alisterchapman

I’m a long time Vinten user. My first true, pro tripod was a Vinten 5 with alloy legs that I purchased in 1989 (I think). 22 years on I still have that tripod and it is still perfectly useable. Since … Continue reading →

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Manfrotto 509 Tripod Head Review.

Posted on March 31, 2011 by alisterchapman

I have written up a review of the rather impressive new Manfrotto 509 tripod head. This is a medium weight tripod head suitable for full size pro camcorders with a silky smooth fluid action. Click Here to read the full … Continue reading →

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