Tech News

Gadgets That Wring Amazing Video Out of Cheap Camcorders

By Matt Buchanan Published July 10, 2009, 7:30 pm ET

Reading time 1 minute

Joel mentions a handful of gadgets to squeeze incredible video out of cheap camcorders: the Handy35 custom lens mount for 5D Mark II like depth-of-field, Glidetrack for smooth tracking, and the well-known Poor Man’s Steadicam. What’re your suggestions? [BBG]

Explore more on these topics

Camcorders Cameras Recording

Share this story

Sign up for our newsletters

Subscribe and interact with our community, get up to date with our customised Newsletters and much more.

Related Articles

Dji Osmo 360 Review 08

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Just make sure you have quality editing software that can handle 360 video.

Other Gadgets Kyle Barr Mar 30

Dji Osmo Pocket 3 1

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 Is Going to Be a Certified Hit if This Leak Is Real

So long as DJI can skirt the U.S. ban, we may get a vlogging camera built for shooting at night.

Gadgets Kyle Barr Feb 20

Google Nest Doorbell Wired 3rdgen Review 1

Google Nest Doorbell Cam (2025) Review: I’m So Tired of Subscriptions

The latest Nest Doorbell is great hardware plagued by a bad subscription approach.

Home Entertainment & Smart Home Wes Davis Nov 23

Dji Osmo Action 6 Vlogging Macro Lens

DJI’s New Action Camera Makes It Even Harder for GoPro to Catch Up

The Osmo Action 6 brings the action cam closer to the typical vlogging camera.

Gadgets Kyle Barr Nov 18

Insta360 X4 Air

Who Needs a Regular GoPro When Insta360’s Affordable X4 Air Exists?

Have we finally reached the time when 360 cameras fully replace your typical single-lens action camera?

Gadgets Kyle Barr Oct 28

X T30 Iii Black Back 60

The TikTokers Will Inevitably Swarm Over Fujifilm’s New Camera

Fujifilm knows the crowd of budding photographers wants physical controls for film simulation.

Gadgets Kyle Barr Oct 23

Sign up for our newsletters