Shotgun Microphone
RODE NTG-2
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/367747-REG/Rode_NTG_2_NTG_2_Battery_or_Phantom.html
This mic can be powered by battery or phantom power. I wondered if it was better to run the mic off batter vs using the phantom power and found the following thread at dvinfo.net:
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/all-things-audio/492331-there-big-quality-difference-battery-powered-mic-vs-phantom-powered-mic.html
I am going to use the phantom power. So far sounds great.
Hard Cases
Pictured below is a Pelican 1560. The case is ordered with foam that is pre-cutt into small cubes. The cubes can be easily removed to fit your gear.
Pelican 1560 Price $178 at BH Photo (with shipping)
Panasonic Thermodyne Shipping Case for AC-160 / 130
Mfr# SHAN-ACHPX
Price $397 at BH Photo
Soft Cases
Panasonic Soft Case for AG-AC160 / AG-AC130 / HPX250
The Soft Case from Panasonic is designed to carry and protect a Panasonic AG-AC160, AG-A130, or HPX250 handheld camcorder. (Note: If the picture is correct, this case is made by Porta Brace)
Price $240 at BH Photo
Camo Case
http://www.portabrace.com/products/cameras/compact-hd-cameras/164-traveler-camera-caseCamera BodyArmor - Panasonic Compact HD
Porta Brace - CBA-AC160
Price $295 at BH Photo
Below ore some custom rain covers for the 160 / 130. However, one person suggests that these custom covers do take some time to install over the camera. So if you get caught in the rain and don't all ready have the cover on, you better have a plastic bag handy.
There are "film bags" made for just this purpose. Here is a link to one example:
Filmtools Visqueen Camera Rain Covers:
http://www.filmtools.com/small-camera-cover.html
Porta Brace Product Page Link (For sale at BH Photo)
camRade WS HPX250/AC130/AC160 wetSuit
Price 187 at BH Photo
http://www.camrade.com/wetsuit-for-hpx250-ac130-ac160
Tripods
http://www.manfrotto.us/
Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 Fluid head Monopod
http://www.manfrotto.com/product/0/561BHDV/_/Fluid_Video_Monopod_with_Head
Buy at BH photo $245
Stablizers
Glidecam HD-4000
Glidecam HD-4000 with X10 vest demo video
Training Materials
SD Cards
Lexar (Made in USA) 32GB
SteadyCam - Videos of SteadyCam used with Panasonic AG-AC130
Acording to the author of that video, the model used was:
http://www.glidecam.com/product-smooth-shooter.php
Glidecam HD 4000
http://www.glidecam.com/product-hd-series.php
Cinevate Atlas 30 slider
http://www.cinevate.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=109
Shotgun Microphones
RODE NTG-2
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/367747-REG/Rode_NTG_2_NTG_2_Battery_or_Phantom.html
Panasonic AG-MC200G
Panasonic AG-MC200G Super-Directional Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone
Panasonic MIC150
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/638330-REG/Panasonic_MIC150_MIC150_Shotgun_Microphone_for.html
Cinevate
Cinevate equips filmmakers and photographers with the optimal tools to achieve their creative goals
http://www.cinevate.com/blog/
Polarizer Filter 72mm
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/56636-REG/Tiffen_72CP_72mm_Circular_Polarizing.html
I am hoping a polarizer filter might help fix some blown out skies I am getting in the late afternoon before a football game. Below are some example screen shots from Sony Vegas.
