CAME Terapin from CAME-TV is an attempt to create an “all inclusive smart rig” for Panasonic GH4, GH5, GH5s or the Sony a7 family of cameras, with a vision in mind to enhance usability and handling for any of those mentioned cameras. Sounds interesting? Keep on reading, as I truly think that this fine product has the potential to shake things up in our DSLR and mirrorless camera market. CAME-TV Terapin rig CAME-TV was kind enough to send us their latest creation, the Terapin rig. The idea of having a device (smart rig) that can act as a unit to enhance the usability and functionality of a DSLR or mirrorless camera is not new. Personally, I was having fun experimenting years ago, with how to bring my DSLR camera to sit comfortably on my shoulder, in a way that will resemble the usage of a traditional ENG camera – but since then I kind of gave up on the idea and went the other way, minimizing my kit. Commercially speaking, others have tried it too. Out of my sleeve I can think of Pandora and RNG, but if I’m not mistaken, they and other companies had only a limited success, possibly due to different reasons. (Pricing, odd look, not living up to usability expectations, or simply lack of marketing resources). What ever the reason is, CAME-TV identified a certain need and decided to explore this kind of uncharted “smart rig” market by introducing their Terapin rig. CAME-TV Terapin rig on the shoulder Who is...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 25 June, 2018