Video Production Equipment Guides, Tips and Tricks in 2026

Best Gimbals for DSLRs [cy]: 8 Models Tested for Smooth Footage - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Gimbals for DSLRs in January 2026 (Tested for Smooth Footage)

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Shaky footage ruins otherwise great video. After shooting weddings for six years, I learned that smooth camera movement separates amateur content from professional productions. Your viewer should focus on your…

Best Gimbals for Mirrorless Cameras: 10 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Gimbals for Mirrorless Cameras in January 2026 (Tested)

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I spent three months testing 10 different gimbals with various mirrorless camera setups, from Sony A7 series to Canon EOS R bodies. After balancing cameras big and small, shooting everything…

Best Gimbals Under $500: Expert Reviews for 2025 - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Gimbals Under $500 in January 2026 (Tested)

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Shaky footage ruins otherwise great video content. Whether you are filming a wedding, shooting YouTube content, or capturing family memories, camera shake screams amateur. I have spent the last decade…

Best Moza Gimbals: 6 Models Tested for Video Stabilization - ofzenandcomputing

6 Best Moza Gimbals in January 2026 (Tested for Video Stabilization)

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Shaky footage ruins otherwise great video content. I’ve spent years testing camera stabilizers, and nothing destroys viewer engagement faster than motion blur from handheld shooting. Professional gimbals solve this problem,…

Best Gimbals for Filmmaking [cy]: 10 Pro-Tested Stabilizers - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Gimbals for Filmmaking in January 2026 (Tested)

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I’ve spent countless hours testing camera gimbals across documentary shoots, wedding videos, and indie film productions over the past five years. After shooting with cinema cameras, mirrorless rigs, and everything…

Best Gimbals for YouTube: 10 Models Tested for Smooth Footage - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Gimbals for YouTube in January 2026 (Tested for Smooth Footage)

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After watching countless shaky YouTube videos that made me dizzy, I knew something had to change. Viewers expect smooth, professional footage in , and nothing ruins a video faster than…

Best Handheld Stabilizers [cy]: 12 Models Tested for Smooth Footage - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Handheld Stabilizers in January 2026 (Tested for Smooth Footage)

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Nothing ruins a video faster than shaky footage. I’ve spent countless hours filming everything from travel adventures to client projects, and the difference between handheld and stabilized footage is night…

Best Steadicams [cy]: 12 Models Tested from $70 to $1,199 - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Steadicams from $70 to $1,199 in January 2026 (Tested)

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I’ve spent hundreds of hours testing camera stabilizers across every category – from $70 handheld grips to professional rigs that cost more than a car. After testing mechanical steadicams, motorized…

Best Microphones for Video [cy]: 12 Models Tested for Crystal Clear Audio - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Microphones for Video in January 2026 (Tested for Crystal Clear Audio)

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After testing microphones across 75+ video shoots over the past three years, I’ve learned one thing: viewers will forgive shaky video but instantly click away from poor audio. External microphones…

Best Shotgun Microphones for Cameras [cy]: 12 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Shotgun Microphones for Cameras in January 2026 (Tested)

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Bad audio can ruin even the most stunning visuals. I’ve spent countless hours editing video footage that looked incredible but sounded like it was recorded in a tin can, and…

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