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Bright Tangerine Sitewide 20% Discount for Black Friday. 

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Bright Tangerine have announced the details of this year’s Black Friday sale. Lasting from Monday 25th November to Tuesday 3rd December, products on Bright Tangerine’s online store – as well as with participating retailers – will be discounted by 20%. In addition to the sale, this year’s Black Friday sale also includes a charitable donation, with a percentage of profits being put towards the Redford Center.

“At The Redford Center, we believe storytelling through film is one of the most powerful tools we have to accelerate environmental progress and solutions. Our mission to safeguard the planet through compelling, impactful films is made possible by the support of partners like Bright Tangerine. We’re honored to be a part of their campaign, which bolsters our work and champions sustainable, eco-conscious practices within the film industry.”

– Grace Davis, Development Officer for The Redford Center

The Redford Center’s work specialises in environmentalism in filmmaking: promoting climate conscious films from less-established filmmakers via grants and scholarship. The nonprofit’s work has helped over 50 documentaries and features reach the public through funding and production support.

Bright Tangerine have been a supporter of this website for some years and their help has allowed me with the running costs and preparation of many of the articles and features. They also make some really excellent innovative products. Their FX6 kit with the viewfinder support is one of my favourites. Their LeftField base system that works with standard Arri style dove tails is great for so many different cameras. 

Bright Tangerine FX6 accessories.
FX6, Review

Chrosziel FX6 kit and Chrosziel Quick lock Plate

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Chrosziel FX6 Kit. Top plate, base plate and arm for the FX6

 

In the video below I take a look at the Chrosziel FX6 kit as well as the Chrosziel Quick Lock plate. The FX6 Kit includes a very nice lightweight top cheese plate that doesn’t get in the way of the existing handle.

There is a lightweight base plate with a highly adjustable soft and comfortable shoulder pad specifically designed for the FX6 that is compatible with Sony VCT type quick release plates (but can also be used with other base plates)  as well as an extension arm and extension cable for the hand grip. 

This versatile kit will be great for anyone wishing to shoulder mount the FX6 as well as those that like to use a VCT quick release plate on a tripod etc. 

Chrosziel Quick Lock Plate and superior alternative to a VCT type QR plate.

 

As an alternative to the usual slightly wobbly Sony VCT quick release plate I also take a look at the Chrosziel Quick Lock Plate. This is designed to replace the Sony style tripod plates and is a significant upgrade. It is vey light but far, far more rigid than a normal VCT plate thanks to a completely redesigned locking system. The Quick Lock Plate is fully compatible with all shoulder mounts and base plates that you would normally use with a VCT plate, not just Chrosziel. While expensive it is a piece of kit that will last for years and years and if you use long lenses or simply want an exceptionally stable mounting system worth every penny.