For most indie filmmakers, premium gear remains a dream. High figure prices for quality accessories easily double the investment in that shiny new camera. So, what can you do? CAME-TV is a Chinese manufacturer, offering decent gear with price tags that won’t burn a hole into your pocket. Their latest offering is a full 15mm camera rig, purpose-built for Sony’s a7 line of mirrorless cameras, including the latest and greatest Sony a7S III (read our review here). CAME-TV Sony Camera Rig This new rig includes everything you’ll need to get started: a camera cage for mounting accessories, for example the included handle, a 15mm rod riser plate, a set of two 200mm rods, a simple clamp-on matte box with one filter tray, complete with a carbon fiber flag and a follow focus. image credit: CAME-TV All this is US$488 which seems to be a reasonable deal, indeed. Of course, this set can’t compete with higher-end offerings but truth be told: You get what you pay for. To get you started with your new Sony a7S III this set might be just right without breaking the bank. Which Sony Cameras will fit? The CAME-TV Sony Camera Rig will not only fit the latest Sony a7S III but also a whole lot of similar sized and shaped Sony cameras: Sony a7S III, Sony a7S IISony a7R IV, Sony a7R III, Sony a7R IISony a7M III, Sony a7M IISony a9 MII, Sony a9 Competition There are of course a number of other manufacturers...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 9 October, 2020