Since Saul Bower introduced its first U.S. camera accessories in 1949, Bower has developed photography and content-creation gear, including smartphone tools and camera accessories. The company’s history spans specialty lenses, partnerships with Cisco and Energizer, and early lines for drone and action-camera photography, before expanding into products for today’s creators.
Saul Mineroff Electronics, IncSince Saul Mineroff founded it in 1970, Saul Mineroff Electronics has built its identity around solving unusual electronics problems for law enforcement and other specialized users. The company grew from Mineroff’s early work modifying professional recorders into a hands-on operation that designs covert audio and video equipment, with custom work and technical support kept in-house.ELMONT, NY
Indipro ToolsWith almost a decade in the industry, Indipro Tools designs and assembles professional power solutions for filmmakers and content creators in the USA. Its batteries, chargers, power accessories and custom-built systems are supported by a Long Island, New York service center that also handles equipment repair and technical support. The company additionally offers Teris camera-support gear, including mini jibs, fluid heads and tripods.FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY
AKASO Tech LLCAKASO Tech LLC makes accessible cameras and imaging gear for outdoor adventure, from compact action cameras to its AKASO 360 and Seemor full-color night-vision binoculars. The company’s distinctive focus is ease of use: its cameras are built for everyone from first-time creators to professionals, while its Team AKASO program supplies gear and support to people sharing real-life experiences. AKASO also says it incorporates sustainability into its business model and works with athletes and public-welfare initiatives.FREDERICK, MD
PanavisionSince delivering its first Super Panatar projection lens in 1954, Panavision has designed and rents cinema cameras, optics and production-support equipment for filmmakers worldwide. Its long-running rental model keeps the equipment in company hands, pairing Panavision’s camera and lens engineering with personalized production support. The company’s tools have helped shape films from Ben-Hur and Lawrence of Arabia to Star Wars and The Hateful Eight, while its wider group now supports lighting, grip and remote systems, and post-production.ATLANTA, GA