Overheating is a pain, but it seems part and parcel of new camera ownership these days. The demand for more megapixels, faster frame rates, higher bit depth and less rolling shutter has meant that cameras use a lot of energy. This means they generate a lot of heat.
While there have been tricks to fake overheating in the past, many cameras now use actual temperature sensors to determine when they are overheating. SmallRig wants to help you keep your cameras cool with its new SmallRig Cooling System ($49.99).
SmallRig Cooling System – Solving a real problem
Cameras from pretty much all companies overheat at some point these days. There are some companies that are more notorious for it than others, but it’s an issue faced by many people, especially those shooting video. The SmallRig Cooling System is designed to help overcome it.
The SmallRig Cooling System, the company says, works with a range of cameras from Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm. Although, in the lists of specific cameras, they list Canon, Sony and Fujifilm models. No Nikons. So, you might want to double-check with the company before you order that your camera is supported – even if it’s listed.
At the moment, the compatibility list looks like this:
Canon
EOS 70D
EOS R5
EOS R6
EOS R7
EOS R8
EOS R10
EOS R50
Fujifilm
Sony
A6700
A7 IV
A7C
A7C II
A7S III
FX3
FX30
ZV-1
ZV-E1
ZV-E10
Yes, that’s right. For some reason, it kicks off with a DSLR. I realise the EOS 70D was a very popular camera and probably the most popular YouTuber camera of its day, but is it still all that common? I thought most had switched to mirrorless by now. Anyway, it’s compatible with that, too, as well as the range of mirrorless systems mentioned.
For most stills shooters, you won’t have to worry about overheating. But for video shooters, this can be an invaluable tool to help make the day run more smoothly. As with similar coolers on the market, you simply flip out your LCD, slot in the cooler, and away you go.
This helps more on rigs or unattended cameras where you’re feeding out to an external display anyway. Coolers can get in the way a little bit for some minimalist handheld setups. But if it keeps you shooting, it’s worth it, right?
Price and Availability
The SmallRig Cooling System is available to buy now for $49.99 from the SmallRig website.
