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With digital SLRs now producing high-quality HD video with the functionality of 35mm lenses, Redrock has developed a system to take advantage of this new technology. DSLRs are obviously built differently than the standard cinema camera, so Redrock’s design has taken away the “awkward” feel of filming with a DSLR and turned it into a complete movie-making experience. The Redrock camera rig allows DSLR users to capture quality HD movies by eliminating camera shake, an otherwise common experience for many users.

The Redrock accessories provide:

• Rock-solid 15mm support system
• Follow focus with 35mm lens gearing for accurate and repeatable focusing
• Swing-away mattebox for light management and easy access to changing lenses
• Shoulder mount and handgrips for steady handheld use
• Support cage for enhanced stability and low angle shot

Camera rig prices range from $195 to $2445 for the most advanced bundle.

Visit the Redrock site for complete details and purchasing information.

These days the mentality of consumers is give me more, much more, for less. All of the cameras featured here are generally rated with 4/5 or more stars overall and can be found for under $300, some for less than $200. I remember buying my first 2MP camera back in the day — I’m quite certain it was more than $300. So here you are, seven cameras with 12 or more megapixels and 1280 video, all for under $300.

~$140 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 – 12MP

~$155 Pentax Optio P70 – 12MP

~$170 Kodak Easyshare Z1485 IS – 14MP

~$200 Casio Exilim EX-S12 – 12MP

~$220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 – 12MP

~$220 Panasonic Lumix DCS FX150 – 14MP

~$230 Canon Powershot SD780 IS – 12MP