camera equipment

Nikon Camera Gear

Occasionally, Less is More

We have plenty of cutting edge camera gear that enables us to get the best out of any given circumstance, with a view to creating world class video and photographic galleries for our clients. Buying this equipment is a rather expensive exercise, but well worth it in the long run because it is more durable, has all the manual controls one requires for professional results, and the components like lens glass and focus mechanisms are the best in the business. Continue reading “Occasionally, Less is More”

Devon Els of OV&P with Panasonic Camera and Osmo

Rocket Science

Without doubt, one of the most exciting bits of tech for video makers over the last 5 years has been the 3 axis video stabilising gimbal. Video Gimbals have been around for quite a while, but they were often huge helicopter based monstrosities that cost an arm and a leg. They still have an important role to play where large distances have to be covered and the client has the budget, but since aerial drones have turned the filming world upside down because of their compact size, affordability and manoeuvrability, gimbals have provided the silver bullet to these amazing filming platforms. Continue reading “Rocket Science”

KTM 450 Dakar Motorcycle

Playing with Big Boys’ Toys

I got a call from my good friend Gary Franks, owner of the popular magazine Enduro World, to ask if I would like to join him and his team testing the latest and greatest, full spec KTM 450 Rallye Dakar racing motorcycle. It was going to be entered in the 2017 Dakar event in South America – the most arduous, mentally challenging and physically demanding motorcycle race on planet Earth. What a question? Continue reading “Playing with Big Boys’ Toys”