Redrock Micro DSLR 2.0

Quick-release clamp allows switching to a tripod or for handheld shooting. Price: $195 to $3,000

While the HD video abilities of the latest digital SLRs still have some rough edges (adequate focusing and better white-balance control among them), expect to see more producers relying on cameras from Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, and others to capture both stills and video.

Manufacturers including Zacuto, P+S Technik, and Redrock Micro had their latest DSLR rigs at NAB Show 2009. Redrock, which had introduced its first rig last year, debuted the DSLR 2.0 line. The modular gear fits cameras including the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and EOS Rebel T1i, Nikon D90, and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The lightweight metal is sturdy, and the unit employs a locking-pin system to prevent the camera from twisting about.

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