Aputure was founded by a team of inspired filmmakers and videographers who wanted to create high quality content, but struggled with steep cost of equipment needed to do so. Determined to create professional-grade equipment at an affordable price, they started Aputure: the first company to provide truly affordable and professional cinema equipment with the quality and functions needed to fully realize any creative vision.
Today, Aputure sells globally in over 300+ cities with offices in Amsterdam, China, Singapore, India and the United States. It is one of the fastest growing cinema technology companies, designing and specializing in creative lighting solutions.
As a part of the creative community, Aputure continues to develop for the ever-expanding needs of budding artists and professionals alike. Each member of our team has felt the burning desire to bring a creative vision to life at all costs. We're here to keep that fire alive.
Manfrotto is the world leader in the design and production of professional products for photography and videography, renowned for its high-quality and innovative photo & video tripods, heads and accessories, lighting equipment and camera bags. The company was founded in 1972 based on Lino Manfrotto’s experience and his mission to support and simplify the work of reporters, photographers and videographers. The Imagine More line adds to this historical mission the idea of fuelling the enthusiasm of amateur photographers and supporting the surge of independent content creators. Part of Videndum since 1989, the company has become a worldwide presence.
Kessler, a company that specializes in accessories for filmmakers, has launched a new product called the Mag Max 3A, an adapter that works with select DeWalt power tool batteries for charging cameras, smartphones and certain other equipment. The adapter can be used with the DeWalt 20v Max and 60/20V Flex Volt models. The adapter is quite unusual, but it's easy to see how some users may benefit from this arrangement.