Accessories
Zhiyun Crane V2
High value for your dollar entry level gimbal. This thing has everything you need without sacrificing quality where it’s needed. High rigidity joints means no jitter like I had seen in other gimbal demo’s. All the regular features that you would expect. I love this thing so much for the buttery smooth B roll it can produce. So many uses!
Joby Gorrillapod 325
I have many of these things, I have them for my cameras, for my lights, and for my mics. They are great for mounting anything to anything. An indispensable tool in my opinion.
Hoya 77mm Variable ND 3-400 Filter
With video you have your hands tied with light intensity. Too dark and you have to crank the ISO and the footage gets grainy or noisy. But if its to bright you have to sacrifice aperture size and lose that creamy bokeh. To get it back you need a variable ND filter to knock some of the intensity down to maintain a giant aperture size. If I’m outside I guaranteed have this filter on.
Zhiyun Dual Grip
Gimbal game changer. Dual handles makes for increased stability which makes for extra buttery smooth shots. A must have for gimbals.
Tripod for Gimbals
Extra long legs and no ball head makes this a sturdy and near untippable base for my gimbal. When folded up It makes for an extra long handle to get that extra height or reach that you might need. The ultimate base.
Tripod Boom Microphone Stand
This stand coupled converted to a camera stand with the ball heads are perfect for placing the action cams, the mics, or the lights exactly where they are needed with out being intrusive or obstructive in any way. Need to adjust? Insanely fast adjustments keeps the project momentum moving forward instead of wasting time adjusting setups.
Neewer CN-DC2 DC 7.5V 2A
This is the charger for the LED lights. Removes the battery aspect for those extra long shoots.
Adapter Mic Stand 5/8″-27 Female to 1/4″-20 Male
These convert mic stands to camera stands.
Neewer 1/4 Mini Ball Head Hot Shoe Adapter
I use these on the end of my mic stands to mount cameras, or lights, or even mics. These are a must to make an already robust setup even more robust. Low on cost high on value.
Neewer 2600mAh Battery for Sony NPF
Double charger kit for the LED lights. Makes them ultra portable and fun to play with knowing that you have another battery on the charger.
Benro Mini Tripod
Great mini tripod. Good bang for the buck and easy to use.
Wireless Controller for Zhiyun Crane
With the dual handle it makes it more interesting to try and reach the controls. I got this thing to fix that problem. It works great however it wants to hog the Bluetooth pairing so you have to chose one or the other when you power up the gimbal. Not an issue, just something to keep in mind.
10000 mAh Portable Power Bank
Amazing power banks that comes with a small carry pouch that is perfect for attaching to the action cameras and leaving them. I have left them on and recording for upto 23 hrs which is so far that’s my longest session. Aluminum case means they are super durable too. Hard to beat this little thing for the price.
Gobe NDX 77mm Variable ND Lens Filter
I got this ND filter because it was super cheap. Its great, but it will not produce as clear of an image as much more expensive ones. It’s simply cheaper glass, not terrible glass. Great to see if variable ND filters are for you before dropping the big coin.
Foto & Tech 10-Pack Toggle Tie
These were recommended by Peter McKinnon and man was he right! I used these things everywhere I need to wrap a cord quick or attach to my tactic back pack. Need to hang that power bank for the camera somewhere? These things always come through in a pinch.
Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Canon Rebel T7i 77D 800D
To protect the screen your gonna need these things. I have already replaced this once from cracking a screen protector. Critical piece of kit.
K&F Concept 18Pcs Metal Stepping Adpater Rings Set
I didn’t want to buy a bunch of filters when you can buy one 77mm and then step down to each lens with these rings. Saved me a ton of money on filters.
SanDisk Ultra 32GB microSDXC UHS-I card
I tend towards Sandisk brand memory cards. I have several of these and they have never failed me yet. As fast of a read ad my network will allow at 112MB/s from the reader to the server so I’m happy.
LowePro Tactic 350AW
This backpack is so awesome. I have 2 versions of it it, it is that good. This one is my day pack which is the mid sized version. Its perfect for the day trip as its small and easy to get around packed urban trains or a dense forest. So many pockets and adjustable dividers you can’t really run out of ways to pack things, you only run out of time to iterate. So fun to see how much you can get in it.
Suction Cup Camera Mount,1/4-20
This thing is strong enough to mount the point and shoot or an action cam. Great adjustablity and quick mount / dismount. Awesome value.
Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap Black
I use this strap pretty much exclusively if I need a strap. So fast to connect/disconnect when needed. I cannot recommend this thing enough. Critical piece of kit.
YI 4K Action Camera Waterproof Case White
Clear pics and keeps the camera free from swarf or snow. No leaks and high quality build. Needed for those extra crazy shots.
Tripod Mount Adapter for Action Cams
Converts action cam case mounts to a regular 1/4 mount.
Protective Housing Frame Case for Yi 4K
Needed to mount the Yi cams on anything. They don’t make one specifically for the Yi Discovery so this one needs a bit of modification for the USB port. Small easy mod that makes this a key piece of kit once completed.
Peak Design Anchor Links for Camera Straps (AL-3)
Same quick connect as the Peak wrist strap but just the ends bits so I can use the stock Canon strap but with quick connect. Great buy, I just tend to use the wrist strap more.
Newmowa LP-E17 Battery (2 pack) and Dual USB Charger Kit
Dual battery kit for my T7i so that I can have 3 total. Allows me to shoot non stop on battery power with 1 always at full charge. 3 is enough to allow basically uninterrupted recording. I use this with the power banks to stay ultra mobile through out the day.
Neewer 14 in Mini Travel Tabletop Camera Tripod w Ball Head
Awesome mini tripod to get extra height when needed. Sometimes that’s for a light sometimes its a camera or maybe its a mic. This thing is my goto. High quality build and feels very sturdy and stable.
SanDisk Ultra 128GB microSDXC UHS-I card
I tend towards Sandisk brand memory cards. I have several of these and they have never failed me yet. As fast of a read ad my network will allow at 112MB/s from the reader to the server so I’m happy.
Newmowa NB-13L Battery (2 pack) and Dual USB Charger for G7X
Dual battery kit for my G7x mkII so that I can have 3 total. Allows me to shoot non stop on battery power with 1 always at full charge. 3 is enough to allow basically uninterrupted recording. I use this with the power banks to stay ultra mobile through out the day.
Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Canon G7X Mark II
To protect the screen your gonna need these things. I have already replaced this once from cracking a screen protector. Critical piece of kit.
LowePro Tactic 450AW
This backpack is so awesome. I have 2 versions of it it, it is that good. This one is my travel pack that I like to use on planes or longer trips. I can get nearly everything I own production wise into it. It perfectly fits underneath a plane seat with a bit of room to spare for my shoes. So many pockets and adjustable dividers you can’t really run out of ways to pack things, you only run out of time to iterate. So fun to see how much you can get in it.
SanDisk Ultra 64GB microSDXC UHS-I card
I tend towards Sandisk brand memory cards. I have several of these and they have never failed me yet. As fast of a read ad my network will allow at 112MB/s from the reader to the server so I’m happy.
Manfroto Mini Tripod
Extra mini tripod but with a different ball locker. The Manafrotto is super high quality. Not much to be said. This is the pinnacle of mini tripod tech.
Manfroto Monopod
Everyone needs a monopod for the ultra mobile stability it can offer. The Manfrotto is great value for the dollar. This thins is crazy light too. I wish it had a different base but this is my budget monopod so it’s perfect for what it is.