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1. Dvmoves
                   Since i shoot with mini dv cams,i choosed these products DVSteady Shooter , DVBody Crane , DV Dolly to be listed first.There are dozens of camera stabilizers that are made for the lighter weight cameras available today. Unfortunately, the cheaper ones have design limitations found only in much more expensive versions.- Ron Dexter

2. Miller tripods
                    2006 will be the year of Miller Camera Support Equipment, with new SOLO and Sprinter II tripods gracing the catwalks of all the major shows. The Arrow 30 fluid head continues to score with DV & ENG news and field video production while the Arrow and Arrow HD are permanent nominees on the documentary and ENG awards list. Dvcreaters article about Miller Camera Support System ,

3. Microdolly
                    Lighter, stronger, space-age materials and state-of-the-art computer controlled manufacturing, enable MICRODOLLY HOLLYWOOD to produce the most portable Professional Camera Jibs, Dollies and Mounts available today.

4. OConnor
                    OConnor has created the most versatile Fluid Heads, Tripods and Accessories available in the world today. Our Fluid Heads have several bases, platforms, handles and handle extensions available to meet your needs. OConnor is the only Fluid Head manufacturer to offer this flexibility.

5.Camera support
                     From our design tables to your stage plot, Camera Support integrates our moving camera platforms, Super 16mm and High-Definition Video cameras to your particular production needs.Camera and camera support rentals

6. Kessler crane
                    At Kessler Crane, we understand what it means to shoot on a tight budget without compromising your creative endeavor. We also understand the disappointment in current camera crane models on the market. It is this understanding that ignited the motivation to create a quality, affordable, easily functioning camera crane that tops others costing 3-4 times as much.

7. Camera Crane Specialists
                     We are the only source in Chicago or the Midwest to house the Super Techno 30 foot (lens height and reach) telescopic camera crane, the Techno 15 foot (lens height) telescopic camera crane, the SuperTechno 50 foot (lens height) telescopic camera crane, the 6 foot to 40 foot “12 Meter” (reach) modular Jimmy Jib Triangle T-Jib camera crane and and the Akela Crane Plus (45 to 85 foot reach) giant camera crane under one roof.

8. Camera cranes
                    Cobra Crane camera offers simple cranes for Dv camera.

9. Jonyjib
                    jonyjib offers lots of video tools for professionals

10.under water camera support
                     hydroflex has many products for support under water.

11.Bargain camera
                     Bargaincamera offers many products such as cranes,jibs,Tripods,dollies, Monopods etc.

12.Skycrane
                   An interesting invention . Whenever you can move your camera in a new or unusual manner it will add extraordinary depth and exciting dimension to your film. That's why most great films have used camera cranes (also called booms and jibs) to achieve dramatic high impact scenes to their projects.The Skycrane Junior Mini-DV Camera Jib by Bob Jones and Chris Hurd

13.Vinten
                     Vinten are renowned for their innovative design of Pan and Tilt heads, Tripods and Pedestals, specialising in award winning designs such as Vision, Vector, Osprey and Quattro.

14. Camera support systems
                   Manned or remote, on location or at a studio, the Giraffe Classic Crane is the most versatile, user friendly and affordable crane available to the Motion Picture Industry

15.Cartoni
                     Manufacturing Professional Camera Supports for Film, Broadcast Video and Virtual sets

16.Tomlin camera
                     Tomlin Camera offers over 28 years of experience in the field of Camera Cranes and Jibs. Owner, Operator Tom Whitford has worked on numerous commercials, live sporting events, film, music programs and electronic field production. Our Stanton Jimmy Jib has been set up everywhere, from stages to mountains.

17.Innovision optics
                    Few products such as Multi Axis Jib Arm,Remote Heads & Track Systems,Low mode dolly for periscope lenses,Remote Control Camera Car are listed.

18.Manfrotto
                     The Manfrotto Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of photographic and video camera supports, lighting supports and suspension equipment for professional photography, video, broadcast and cinematography.

19.Film tracking vehicles
                     Jibs in Motion Limited is expertly operated by Graham Keyte and Jim Littlehales .Jibs in Motion provides camera cranes, steadicams and tracking vehicles (electric and 4 wheel drive) to the film and television industry.

20.Sachtler
                    It was while working on the set that cameraman Wendelin Sachtler hit on the idea of developing a tripod that could cope with the problems of the equipment then in use. In the fifties, he started to construct his own tripod head that not only could be panned and tilted, but also had gyroscopic damping.

21.Glidecam
                    Glidecam Industries Inc. offers a wide variety of camera stabilizers (camera stabilization systems) for use with motion picture cameras, video cameras, and video camcorders. These hand-held and body-mounted camera stabilizers create super smooth shots, and allow the operator to walk, run, go up and down stairs, shoot from moving vehicles, and travel over uneven terrain without any camera instability or shake.Click here for glidecam forum

22.Steadicam
                    The introduction of steadicam in 1976 revolutionized the world of film and video.

23.Varizoom
                   VariZoom is the world leader in the innovation and manufacture of video camera controls, professional stabilizers, supports, motion control systems, batteries, and monitors.

24.Cinematography.net forum question about car shot
                    Its a old discussion but i have listed as cinematography.net mailing list has really helpful people who are there to clear all your doubts.

25.Studio1 productions camera support
                    We offer different types of camera supports. Each type of camera support is used is used to obtain different type of shot during your film or video production.

26.Largest online Steadicam Operator Database
                    Designed to connect skilled Steadicam Operators with motion picture directors and producers.

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