» Archive for the ‘Used Gear watch’ Category
31Mar Used Gear Watch: Audio Technica 4073 shotgun mic
One of my favorite boom microphones, the Audio Technica 4073 is often overlooked by filmmakers. It’s popularity in ENG work has made it so common that you can usually get it for a good price on the used market. New, the Audio Technica 4073 will set you back around $700, but right now there’s a […]
24Mar Canon EOS-M Rig
The Canon EOS-M is a pretty tiny little camera and there’s not a whole lot of room to mount accessories. In order to make the camera a little larger and add a few more mounting spots I attach it to this used flash bracket and a Giottos MH652 quick release plate. I’ve made a few makeshift updates […]
01Mar Used Gear Watch: SmallHD DP6 monitor with Canon LP-E6 plate
The SmallHD DP4 with it’s 800×480 screen resolution will set up back $449 for the basic model or you could pick up this used SmallHD DP6 monitor with its 1280×800 display for $550 with free shipping on ebay. While the DP6 might not be quite as nice as some of the newer OLED 7 inch […]
23Jan Used Gear Watch: DSLR shoulder rig with lots of extra parts
This looks to be one of the old Zacuto style rigs that used to pop up on ebay. The setup seems to have enough parts to build pretty much any kind of formfactor you’d want. Currently it’s at $100 with a $300 buy it now price with free shipping. The two QR plates are worth […]
13Jan Used Gear watch: Beachtek DXA-SLR DSLR audio adapter
I’ve had a Beachtek DXA-SLR audio adapter in my kit for a number of years and while the pre-amps aren’t as good as the ones offered by Juicedlink, the DXA-SLR makes up for it by offering a much more user friendly interface and far superior mounting options. While the DXA-SLR will normally set you back around $300 […]
13Jan Used Gear Watch: Canon 5d mark III body $2618
After the holidays 5d mark III prices bounced back up to around $2900, but you can still find used and refurbished bodies on ebay for a bit less. Right now there’s a Canon 5d mark III body with a buy it now price of $2599 + $19 shipping. That’s a pretty decent price and it […]
21Nov Used Gear Watch – Canon t2i body with 4 batteries and grip
Even with two 5d mark III’s in my collection, I’ve continued to use a pair of Canon t2i bodies in my regular workflow. With Magic Lantern installed the t2i is still one of the best values for video shooters out there. Magic Lantern gives you full audio support as well as headphone monitoring and a […]
20Nov Used Gear watch – Black magic Cinema Camera $1610 with shipping
Although the Blackmagic Cinema Camera isn’t my cup of tea, it’s still a pretty decent camera. Current retail on a BMCC camera is right at $2,000, but right now on ebay you can pick up this Blackmagic Cinema Camera for just $1,584 + 26 shipping. That $400 in savings could go towards lens, audio gear, or […]
15Nov Used Gear watch – Canon 6d $1450
Christmas is right around the corner and people are starting to list their used gear for less. This used Canon 6d body with a buy it now of $1450 and free shipping is just one example. The 6d has become my go to travel camera over the last few months and as long as you can […]
18Apr Used Gear Watch: Atomos Ninja
If you are thinking about moving to a Atomos Ninja to take advantage of the soon to be released 5d mark III firmware update. You might want to take a look on ebay. Right now there is an original Ninja with a buy it now price of $550 plus $25 shipping, that’s about $200 less […]
