Ultimate technology and gadgets for cameramen

Recording film takes more than just hitting the record button. To help you out as you strive to obtain high quality footage – whether it be within the studio or out in the wilderness – we guide you through some of our top technology to help out the modern-day cameraman.

If you’re diving in at the deep end as a prodigal David Attenborough in marine wildlife, you’re going to need equipment to protect your camcorder. Be it exploring UK rivers or more tropical waters, capturing underwater wildlife action is made possible through nifty waterproofing equipment for your camcorder: this is referred to as underwater housing equipment. So whether you have a Sony, Panasonic or Canon camcorder, the corresponding underwater housing equipment will open up an underwater world of filming to you. Take a look at our range to help you on your way! Or, if you’re just starting out and haven’t yet got your hands on a camcorder, an ideal one for any newbie is this ¼-inch High Definition Camcorder by Sony.

If you’re heading out with your camcorder in search of wildlife, recording inevitably takes its toll on any camcorder’s battery life – and if the battery dies just as you have that elusive fox or shy spotted woodpecker in your sights, your recording day is well and truly ruined. So the perfect gadget for you is a package that provides you with a spare battery, meaning that this will never happen to you. We have some nifty camcorder packages that include this benefit, such as this Sony Camcorder with Charger and Two Batteries Package. Alternatively, if you already own a camcorder, get some battery back-up!  Multiple batteries charged up before your expedition equals a boosted recording time and zero post-battery-death frustration.

If you’re seeking to capture adrenaline-fueled moments on film – such as cycling down a mountain at hair-raising speeds – chances are you may need to go handsfree. In the past, video recording required you to hold onto your camcorder, but not anymore. The indisputable gadget for you is a device that will enable you to record your adventures handsfree. There are a variety of different options for you to choose from, such as the GoPro Hero4 in Black. This nifty little camcorder can be attached to you as you mountain bike, ski jump or rock climb your way to an adrenaline rush, meaning that you capture incredible high-resolution and immersive footage of your feats. For more freedom in terms of where the camera can be placed, try this GoPro Helmet Front Mount, which enables you to securely fix the camcorder to your helmet.

Recording footage of water sports just got interesting. Whether you’re planning on cliff jumping, surfing the waves or snorkelling to new depths, the gadget for you has got to be those devices which enable you to record footage of your underwater adventures, handsfree. GoPro have created the Hero4 Silver Surf Edition, which includes a mount for your surfboard and also intelligent technology called Auto Low Light mode, meaning the camcorder will automatically respond to changing brightness and darkness levels as you repeatedly submerge and resurface. And since watersports can be rough, another ideal gadget to pair with your waterproof, hands free camcorder is a ‘life jacket’ which prevents your camcorder from sinking to the depths of the ocean if it is separated from you mid giant wave collision. Take a look at the GoPole Bobber Floating Hand Grip, which does just that.