Most DSLRs and mirrorless cameras require some rigging to be properly used as a video camera. A cage maybe, or at least some kind of handle is very useful for ergonomics. And in the case of the Volta Top Handle you can also overcome a common problem with these small cameras: the lack of sufficient power supply. The Volta Top Handle The man behind British company Volta Cinema, Tudor Chirila, started an indiegogo campaign back in November 2019. The so-called Volta Top Handle is a plain old top-mounted camera handle but with a twist. A removable 36Wh battery makes use of the hollow shell and it provides a steady 7.2V output through the handle’s built in D-Tap port. The above original campaign launch video was a first look but keep in mind that an early prototype is being shown in the video. The actual product’s design changed a bit. Sadly the indiegogo campaign failed to reach its goal but, and this shows Chirilas dedication, it still came to market. Rarely do successfully funded campaigns actually deliver a product, but we’re propably one of the few that deliver a product without a fully funded one.Tudor Chirila Specifications The Volta Top Handle can be used without the internal (and exchangable) battery of course. The whole design is made out of 7075 aluminium, resulting in a pretty lightweight accessory. All you need is a standard Nato rail for attaching the handle to it without the need for any tools. The Volta Top Handle...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 18 August, 2020