Accessories

Memory Cards

Reliable memory cards are a critical component to your digital photography. Purchase well-known name-brand memory cards only from reputable places like B&H Photo, Adorama, Samy’s Camera, Best Buy, etc., or direct from OEM‘s like SanDisk, etc. It’s too easy to get counterfeit cards from Amazon, eBay, and other vendors who allow 3rd party sellers. Don’t be frugal on a critical component of the the photo making process.

  • Always format memory cards in-camera for the best compatibility and reliability.
  • After formatting, make a photo of a sign with your contact info to test the memory card and to allow identification if misplaced.
  • Implement a 3-2-1 Backup strategy so you have reliable backups of your data.
    • Have at least three copies of your files. Two of which are local, but on different physical devices/drives. And one additional copy offsite that’s not live synced.
  • Planning to travel? See Portable Backup

Recommended SD Cards

The SD cards I use have the following specifications: Card Type: SDXC (Storage Density: 32GB up to 2TB). UHS-II Bus (tops out at 312 MB/s). V90 (Video Speed Class) rated at read and write speeds up to 300 MB/s.

There are many reliable brands/model SD cards which work well. The SD cards I have experience with and use, are the following:

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Camera Straps & Harnesses

Peak Design Slide Lite Strap

  • Peak Design Anchors hold up to 200 lbs (90 kg)
  • I recommend connecting one anchor to side of your camera and the other to the bottom using a mounting plate. This allows you to carry the camera as a sling/crossbody with the lens pointing down.
  • Available from B&H #PESLLBK3 • MFR #SLL-BK-3

Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap (Black)

  • Anodized aluminum adjuster locks Cuff in an open position or cinches to your wrist.
  • Adjustable magnet lets you wear Cuff as a bracelet when not in use.
  • The “detail” of the black version is made of synthetic Hypalon (not leather) 🙂
  • Available from B&H #PECFBL3 • MFR #CF-BL-3

Peak Design Capture Clip v3

Peak Design Standard Plate v3

  • Peak Design Standard Plate is the camera tripod plate that comes with Capture, Travel Tripod, and Clutch camera strap.
  • Works with all Peak Design tripods, and fits in most 3rd party Arca Swiss tripod heads.
  • Available from B&H# PEPLS3 (Black only)

OP/TECH USA Utility Sling-Duo

  • The Utility Sling-Duo offers rapid access to two pieces of gear while maintaining the security of a strap worn across a single shoulder.
  • Available from B&H #OPULDB • MFR #3501232
  • Tips to improve the usability of the Utility Sling-Duo
    • I recommend you also order Qty. 2 of Peak Design AL-4 Anchor Links to use with the Utility Sling-Duo. B&H #PEAL4 • MFR #AL-4
      • If you’re not already using Peak Design straps, you can order Peak Design Anchor Connectors from B&H #PE4PKAN4 to use with the Anchor Links.
    • If you’re tall and/or not slim, you’ll need to extend the length of the Sling-Duo with an OP/TECH USA System Extensions Connectors (2-Pack). B&H #OPSCE • MFR #1301052
    • Using the right side for the less used camera keeps the Utility Sling-Duo in place better, requiring less shoulder adjustments during an event.

Bags, Cases, Vests

Wandrd PRVKE Camera Backpack with Photography Bundle

Reviews

Newswear Men’s Documentary Chestvest

  • Accommodates two mirrorless or smaller-size DSLR camera bodies, as well as two telephoto lenses and accessories.
  • Most telephotos, including a 70-200mm f/2.8, and a 300mm f/4, will fit in the two center pockets.
  • Four main compartments are supplemented by four more accessory pockets inside each flap.
  • Available from B&H #NEMDOCVB • MFR #250881

Bag Accessories

Gear Aid Heroclip

  • Heroclip carabiner gear clip and hook for hanging or carrying items.
  • Great for keeping your camera bag off the floor.
  • Large (100 lbs), Medium (60 lbs), Small (50 lbs)
    • A caution with the mini sized HeroClips. The clip gate on the mini is often too small to hang from many tables as it does not have enough distance from rubberized tip to the other side of the hook.

Zipper Clip Theft Deterrent

  • Keeps zippers closed to prevent stuff from falling out
  • Replace broken or missing zipper pulls
  • Use to hook accessories to the bag

Mounting Brackets, Cages

Horizontal to Vertical and Rotating Collar Mounts

A Horizontal to Vertical or Rotating Collar mounts are a better option than a traditional L-bracket.

  • Maintains complete access to your LCD flip screen and ports
  • Quickly transition between horizontal and vertical orientation with a 90° swivel limit design—no need to disassemble your camera or adjust the lens optical axis.
  • Make sure the opening of the Rotating Collar is wide enough and shallow enough for your lenses to mount to the camera.
  • Make sure the lens release button on the Rotating Collar is easily accessible.
  • Is the Rotating Collar a Solution? – Sony A7iv L-bracket MEGA TEST by Mike Smith

SmallRig

ATOLL Series

Ulanzi

Brackets, L-Brackets, Cages

Stroboframe 310-900 Camera Flip Bracket

  • The low-profile Rotary-Link system allows the camera to be easily rotated from horizontal to vertical, while the flash stays centered above the lens. This reduces the prominent shadow created when the flash is off to the side, not centered over the lens, in the portrait orientation.
  • The base features a 1/4″-20 mounting socket, to easily attach a quick release plate or mount it directly to a tripod.
  • Net Weight: 15.4 oz., Bracket Height: 9.5″, Lens-to-Flash Distance: 12″
  • Available from B&H #STCF • MFR #310-900
    • You’ll need an Vello Off-Camera TTL Flash Cord as there won’t be enough space for the camera to rotate with a flash trigger mounted to the camera’s hot shoe.
      • The Vello OCS-SM15 is not recommended because of compatibility issues with Godox flashes.
        • Specifically, the Sony a7 IV with Godox Ving V860III TTL combination does not work well. f/stops wont match up, and the flash gets locked into TTL mode.
  • Reviews:

Falcam F22 Quick Release Cage System by Ulanzi

SmallRig Half Cage with Arca L-Bracket for Sony A7III A7RIII 2236 – This Half Cage is better than the L-Bracket 2122, because the design for the battery cover, and the dimensions of the Arca-Swiss mounts have been revised (Feb. 2019). Search

Nodal Rails to Reduce Parallax when making a Panorama

Tripods, Monopods

Ulanzi Falcam TreeRoot Quick Lock Travel Tripod R141K-320P

Ulanzi Zero Y Lightweight Travel Tripod 3028

ProMaster Chronicle Tripod

Monopods

Photographing with A Monopod by Adam Elmakias

Vidpro MP-66 VentureMaxx Professional 70″ Monopod

  • Designed for the professional photographer and videographer, the Vidpro MP-66 VentureMaxx Series Professional 70-Inch Monopod boasts a patented “Air-Lock” system which allows rapid height adjustment, setup and take down in any environment. There’s no need for time-consuming individual levers or twist rings to lock the leg sections. Adjustments are set by a simple pinch-and-release action, controlling a valve to the integrated air chamber for rapid and easy adjustments.
  • Load Capacity: 45 lb
  • Available from B&H Photo Video and Amazon.com
  • Best Monopod for Run and Gun Photography, Fastest Monopod!

iFootage Cobra 2 C180 Monopod

ProMaster AS431 Air Support Monopod

Tripod Heads

A geared tripod head is a type of camera support that allows for precise adjustments in positioning the camera using knobs. It locks the camera in place while enabling small, accurate movements without needing to release the lock.

Portable Backup

These are some of the devices available to backup photos & videos on the road when you want to leave the laptop at home. They’ll allow you to plug in your SD or CFexpress Card and copy the contents to an internal or external drive.

Discontinued or Not Available or Not Recommended

Monitors

Recommended Monitors

ViewSonic VP2786-4K – 27″ ColorPro 4K UHD IPS

Reference

Tethering Cables and Software

Area51 and Cobra brand tether cables are considered higher quality and more reliable than Tether Tools cables.

Sony Imaging Edge Desktop

  • A remote shooting application that lets you perform shooting operations while checking the images in Live View on the large screen of a computer. (i.e. Tethered Shooting)
  • Browse or rate RAW images and apply batch edits made with Edit.
  • Enables viewing images in list display, to select and add ratings.
  • Adds Tethering for Sony cameras to Lightroom Classic.

Sony Creators’ App

Sony Monitor & Control

  • High-precision wireless video monitoring and remote control on a larger screen
  • Free

Battery Chargers

Tools

Accessories

Life+Guard DIY-Friendly protection skin for your gear.

Film Scanning

Hardware

When using a camera based digitizer, use a micro lens with a magnification ratio of 1:1

VALOI easy35

JJC Film Digitizing Adapter (JJC FDA-S1)

Negative Supply – Film Carriers, Stands, Light source.

Software

Negative Lab Pro

Setups & Tips

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