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Overall, I think the this Cavision rig, at around $350 (USD) is probably the best deal on the market. It looks good, it's solid and well made, and adaptable for future expansion.

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None of the hybrids has a handle on top, and that's a little awkward. You need a better way to carry the camera, especially if you've got it mounted on rails or a shoulder brace and/or with a mattebox, a sound recorder and who knows what else hanging off the beast. The big names in pimping out your HDSLR are Zacuto and Redrock. They make a wide range of gadgetry, including enough rods and handles and brackets so a person has to hunt to even find the camera hidden away somewhere. All those items are expensive, some are very nice to have if you do a lot of handheld work.

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With DSLR's taking the video world by storm it's easy to forget there are a wide variety of camera choices available, both for video and stills.  The right one for you will depend on what's the best camera for your budget and skill level.  To help clarify the issues we've put together a list of 10 questions to ask yourself before buying a DSLR camera.

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Unless you've been on an extended mission to Mars recently, you've no heard about the new crop of DSLR cameras like the Canon 7D, 5D MKII and Nikon D3 taking the video world by storm.  There's a lot of hype surrounding these cameras.  We know, we bought into it and helped stir some up.

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Any fine pattern has the potential to produce aliasing and moire in DSLR's. Our resident camera expert shows you how to control the moire beast and get knock out footage.