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Tripods, Monopods, Mounting
- 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
- ProMaster Air Support Monopods have no leg locks, and use a patented air piston system for rapid adjustments. Simply pull on the monopod to extend it. To collapse the Air Support, or reduce its height, press the two buttons near its top while pushing it closed.
- Maximum Load 15 lbs 7 oz / 7 kg
- Maximum working height of 63 1/2″
- Three Reasons a Monopod Is Better Than a Tripod: ProMaster Air Support AS431 Monopod
- ProMaster Air Support Monopods – Shows how to extend and collapse the AS431.
Cages, Brackets, Mounting Plates, Straps, etc.
Straps
- Peak Design Slide Lite Strap for Mirrorless Cameras
- 2018 Anchor Update – Customers who purchased Peak Design straps in 2017-2018 may be eligible for a free Anchor Update Kit.
- Peak Design Capture Clip v3 with the Pro Pad
- Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap
- The “detail” of the black version is made of synthetic Hypalon (i.e. fake leather)
Cages, Brackets
- 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).
- SmallRig L-Bracket for Sony A7III/A7M3/A7RIII/A9 2122
- SmallRig Cold Shoe Mount Adapter with Anti-off Button 2260
Memory / Storage
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.
- Nexto Video Storage Doc+(NVS2801-Plus)
- NextoDI NPS-10 – Install an SSD hard drive of your preferred capacity.
- Western Digital My Passport Wireless SSD
- GNARBOX’s Original Team Gone, Assets in Hands of Investors
- GNARBOX, maker of rugged storage solutions, is likely dead. Buyer beware: the team behind GNARBOX is gone and future app support for the brand’s products is iffy at best.
Sony Replacement Program for Some SD Memory Cards
- Regarding SD memory cards of SF-M series, SF-M series TOUGH specification, and SF-G series TOUGH specification, recorded data on the card may be damaged or data may not be recorded correctly when shooting video on a camera* in video speed class mode.
- Sony is offering free replacements for affected SD memory cards from June 11, 2020, through Mar. 31, 2022.
- If you have an affected SD memory card, call 239-768-7669 to arrange for your card replacement.
- To check whether your card is affected, look for a star mark and an alphanumeric on the lower corner on the back of the card.
- If your card has NO star mark and has an alphanumeric beginning with TV, your card is affected by this issue.
- If your card has an alphanumeric beginning with TR, your card is not affected by this issue.
Monitors
Dead Pixel Test | Check if your screen has dead pixels
- 27″ IPS 4K (3840 x 2160) Ultra HD resolution
- True 10-bit color
- 100% Adobe RGB gamut coverage (98% DCI-P3)
- Pantone Matching System (PMS) Validated
- Includes an integrated ColorPro Wheel with a built-in color calibrator
- Factory calibrated to deliver a Delta E<2 value
- B&H #VIVP27864K
Tools
- IQwire Tether Cables
- Intelligent photography tether cable.
- At up to 33 feet long, IQwire is the longest single cable USB-C tether cable solution.
- Industrial strength with twin Velocity Boosters, IQwire is blazing fast.
- SMALLRIG Folding Tool Set with Screwdrivers and Hex Key Wrenches, Tool Set with Seven Functional Tools Included – 2213
Accessories
- Life+Guard DIY-Friendly protection skin for your gear.