This chart compares the various tripod systems available in AbelCine rental. Key specs and prices are show for each category. More »

The CamTram portable dolly allows for creative camera moves and mounting solutions in challenging environments and on a budget. In these video segments, you will learn the basics of the CamTram System and discover some of its many applications.

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Whether you are shooting with the RED One or another camera, here are some points you will want to consider when choosing a tripod and fluid head.

The RED One camera can be configured in many ways, so there can be numerous choices for tripod support. Stripped down to bare essentials, the RED One may weigh in around 30 pounds and extend little more than 16 inches front to back, so a fairly small tripod system can be used. When fully kitted out with a large zoom, mattebox, drives and other accessories, the camera can easily top 65 pounds and push close to three feet in length, so a far more robust tripod system would be required. More »

The CamTram System 2500 is now available for sale exclusively from Abel. This model offers several improvements over the original in terms of weight and flexibility, as well as a significantly reduced cost.

Here’s a brief overview of what’s new in the CamTram 2500. Many of these improvements were made as a direct result of user feedback.

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