Unless you’re filming a big-budget feature, odds are you aren’t in need of a vehicle-mounted camera crane. On the off chance you’re in search of one though, you can now rejoice in the fact that a universal car mounted camera crane system is just around the corner.
It’s called Motocrane. And unlike other options currently available, this setup is a one-size-fits-all solution for turning any car into a full-out camera rig.
Designed by filmmakers, for filmmakers, the modular rig is lightweight, sets up in less than 30 minutes, packs into included cases and bags, and is capable of holding upwards of 25 pounds of camera equipment. Motocrane claims the setup can sustain speeds upwards of 80 miles per hour and up to 1g lateral and longitudinal acceleration.
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Included with the setup is a wireless zero-latency moniter and controller for wirelessly maneuvering the arm while safely inside the vehicle.
The electronics of the rig are powered through a standard cigarette lighter port and controlled using the dedicated Command Central iOS application and controller that connects to your mobile device. To ensure safe operation once installed, Motocrane relies on software-based limitations that automatically limit the range of motion while operating the camera.
Not all cars or cameras are compatible with the system, but compared to more expensive and limited options, it’s incredibly versatile. There’s no word yet on an official release date or even a vague price point. You can keep up with the latest updates via Motocrane’s Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram page.
Full-frame cameras tend to be chunky beasts, but Sigma wants to prove that big imaging doesn't need a big body. Enter the Sigma FP2, the successor to its tiny, boxy fp mirrorless camera. It keeps the same modular design but packs in some serious upgrades, including a 24.5-megapixel partially stacked full-frame sensor, improved autofocus, 6K video recording, and 70GB of built-in storage. Sigma calls it the world's smallest full-frame camera, and while it might be tiny, the same cannot be said for its price tag.
Sigma FP2 brings faster shooting and 6K video
A phone thermal camera is one of those tools you don’t think you need until the first time it saves you from an expensive problem, and the Thermal Master P3 just got easier to try. For Halloween, it’s discounted with the code THERMCAM10, a 10% cut that works out to $107 off the total. It’s also fresh off a win at the 2026 Tom’s Guide AI Awards for best phone thermal camera, which is the kind of third-party nod that separates a serious tool from the cheap clip-on sensors that flood this category.
We are nearing Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, which officially run October 6 and 7. But there is no need to wait until the sale begins to start looking. Early offers are already live, and camera gear is one category where I found enough worthwhile discounts to put together a proper creator-focused list.
I’ve deliberately gone wider than interchangeable-lens cameras here. There are pocket and action cameras, a 360 camera, an instant camera, two wireless microphone systems, and a pair of webcams covering very different budgets. Prices were checked on October 2, and as always with Amazon, they can move quickly.