FOCAL POINT

Rounding up what’s new and exciting

RØDE VideoMic Pro+

This new shotgun mic automatically turns itself off when it’s removed from the camera and boasts a new built-in battery door as well as a rechargeable lithium-Ion battery. www.rode.com; £289/$TBC

BenQ PD2500Q 25-inch monitor

This 2K QHD (2,560 x 1440) screen uses an IPS display panel and is said to be factorycalibrated to 100% sRGB and Rec.709 standards. www.benq.com; £388/$TBC

MPB Harrier carbon tripod legs

Fancy a carbon-fibre set of legs but don’t want to pay through the nose? This four-section set weighs 1kg, but can support up to 13kg and packs down to a reasonable 43cm. www.mpb.com; £125/$158