{"id":60011,"date":"2015-07-27T11:20:10","date_gmt":"2015-07-27T16:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=60011"},"modified":"2016-09-13T15:06:27","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T20:06:27","slug":"4-cool-crowdfunding-campaigns-for-videographers-and-photographers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/4-cool-crowdfunding-campaigns-for-videographers-and-photographers\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Cool Crowdfunding Campaigns for Videographers and Photographers"},"content":{"rendered":"

So much of filmmaking and video production relies on\u00a0innovation. Here’s a look at some exciting new projects on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.<\/h2>\n

All images from Kickstarter and Indiegogo<\/em><\/p>\n

Kickstarter<\/a> and Indiegogo<\/a> have seen a wide variety of campaigns over the years. In this roundup, we look at some of the coolest current projects that can help out filmmakers, videographers, and photographers.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0The Everyday Messenger<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Developed by Peak Design<\/a>\u00a0(the same crew that made the\u00a0Capture Camera Clip<\/a>),\u00a0<\/span>this bag has it all. In conjunction with photographer Trey Ratcliff<\/a>, this is Peak Design’s 5th Kickstarter campaign. Their products are so popular that the Everyday Messenger bag has already met its goal by ten times<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The bag itself is so much more than a camera bag. It was designed to be an “everyday” bag. The shell expands while maintaining its shape, and has multiple straps that let you wear it many different ways. There is also quick-zip access to the main compartment, so you won’t always have to flip open the bag. In a great move to benefit previous backers, the Everyday Messenger also incorporates the Capture camera clip. Users can easily attach their camera to the outside of the bag<\/strong>, perfect for second cameras during a shoot. One of the coolest new features is the\u00a0MagLatch system.<\/p>\n

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The patent-pending MagLatch\u2122 is a digital-safe magnetic latch that opens\/closes securely, blindly and one-handedly. It can latch onto 4 different catchpoints, depending on your carry load. There’s no other piece of hardware quite like it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This bag is waterproof and padded to protect your gear. No more padded foam cubes. Their FlexFold<\/em> system allows you to organize and stack gear. Check out more details, or back the project on the\u00a0Everyday Messenger Kickstarter Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2. E1 Camera<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"E1<\/a><\/p>\n

The E1 Camera from Z-Cam<\/a>\u00a0is a tiny 4K camera with interchangeable lenses. The camera can shoot 4K 4096×2160 at 24fps<\/strong> or UHD 3840×2160 at 30fps<\/strong>. Advanced noise filters allow incredible low-light performance up to 102,400 ISO.\u00a0<\/strong>The micro four-thirds lens mount can use AF lenses from Olympus<\/a>, Panasonic Lumix<\/a>, Leica<\/a>, and Sigma<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The camera’s iOS and Android app allow users to control their E1 through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth devices. The camera can also be left on standby mode, allowing you to power the camera remotely. See more features on the E1 Camera Kickstarter Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3. \u00a0Sphericam 2<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Sphericam<\/a><\/p>\n

The Sphericam 2 is the follow up to the aptly named Sphericam<\/a>. The campaign has already doubled its goal<\/strong> as the clock winds down. Developed by Jeffrey Martin<\/a>, the camera offers a\u00a0360\u00ba capture, perfect for the Oculus Rift or Google Cardboard. At the size of a tennis ball, the\u00a0Sphericam 2 uses six cameras with\u00a0a “<\/strong><\/span>Global\u00a0Shutter”<\/strong> which has a 100% spherical capture at 60FPS in 4K.<\/p>\n

The aluminum body allows\u00a0WiFi streaming on your smartphone and desktop. The mobile app allows you to control recording, monitor the view, transfer, view, and edit.\u00a0<\/span>Give the camera a test run with the following YouTube video, or visit the Sphericam site<\/a> for higher quality. Back the project or find more details on the Sphericam 2 Kickstarter Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n