{"id":6406,"date":"2011-11-22T09:45:44","date_gmt":"2011-11-22T18:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/danbaileyphoto.com\/blog\/?page_id=6406"},"modified":"2015-06-22T12:33:09","modified_gmt":"2015-06-22T21:33:09","slug":"accessories-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/danbaileyphoto.com\/blog\/links\/gear-that-i-use\/accessories-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessories"},"content":{"rendered":"

These are the main accessories that I use in my outdoor and adventure photography.<\/p>\n

Giottos MH-1302 Ball Head<\/h2>\n

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The\u00a0Giottos MH 1302-665 Ball Head<\/a>\u00a0is the current head that I’m using with my tripods.<\/p>\n

It’s nicely machined and feels really sturdy in my hands. And even though I usually like the simplicity of the single ball head, I love the precise, rock solid adjustments of the triple knob design that the Giottos head uses. It feels very professional.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0MH 1302-665<\/a>\u00a0head has the Arca-compatible quick release plate and a bubble level. Giottos also has the\u00a0MH 1302-210C<\/a>, which is basically the ball head without the quick release plate. It\u2019s lighter, more compact and would work great with a lighter DSLR.<\/p>\n

View the Giottos 1302 QR Ball Head at B&H Photo<\/a> and Amazon<\/a><\/h4>\n

Manfrotto 190X PROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Remember the old Bogen 3001 tripod? I’ve got a couple of them. However, when Manfrotto split from Bogen, the 3001 was replaced by the 190X ProB Aluminum Tripod<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This new version is even better than the 3001. It has a\u00a0unique center column design that allows you to extend it all the way up and swing it to a horizontal position. It also has a bubble level.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Manfrotto 190X ProB<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0a rock solid support for only about $120. If one of my 3001’s ever die, I’ll definitely be replacing it with one of these.<\/p>\n

View the Manfrotto 190X ProB Tripod at B&H Photo and Amazon<\/a><\/h4>\n

Manfrotto Nano Stand<\/h2>\n

\"\"My favorite stand is the Manfrotto 5001B Nano Stand<\/a>. It’s about as light as you can get and still have adequate support and height for general purpose, light and fast shooting. (Min\/max height is 19\u201d\/74\u201d)<\/p>\n

The Nano Stand is definitely compact enough for carrying outside, and in fact, David Hobby has a tip over at his Strobist site<\/a> about how to rig a carrying strap onto a Nano Stand so that you can just sling it over your shoulder.<\/p>\n

View the Nano Stand at B&H Photo<\/a> and Amazon<\/a><\/h4>\n

Manfrotto Super Clamp<\/h2>\n

\"\"The\u00a0Manfrotto Super Clamp<\/a>\u00a0is the\u00a0workhorse clamp of the photo industry.<\/p>\n

I use them to attach cameras and lighting accessories to doors, stands, poles, signs, trees, bike frames, car bumpers, airplane wing struts, and just about anything else I think of. Sometimes I even clamp them to each other just to see what happens.<\/p>\n

View the Super Clamp at B&H Photo<\/a> and Amazon<\/a><\/h4>\n

Manfrotto 175F Justin Clamp<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"If you do any kind of off camera flash or lighting work, I’d highly recommend that you get at least one Manfrotto Justin Clamp<\/a>. It allows you to slide a speedlight onto the hot shoe, clamp it to a post, a tripod, a light stand or a windowsill and use the mini ball head to point the head and the TTL sensor wherever you need.<\/p>\n

Often times it\u2019s even faster to just clamp a flash onto a stand instead of putting it on the little plastic stand and then screwing it onto the top of the stand. Invaluable little tools these things are. I use Justin Clamps all the time, and in fact, if I’m leaving the house with even just a single flash, I’ll often take along one of these.<\/p>\n

View the Manfrotto Justin Clamp at B&H Photo<\/a> and Amazon<\/a><\/h4>\n

Manfrotto 244N Variable Friction Magic Arm<\/h2>\n

\"\"The Manfrotto 244N Variable Friction Magic Arm<\/a> is one of those handy MacGyver tools that will come in handy when you really need it.<\/p>\n

I use the 244N Arm to clamp cameras, flashes and diffusers to things, even bikes and cars. Haven’t tried it on my airplane yet.<\/p>\n

If you intend to use it to mount a camera, you’ll want the model that comes with the removable camera bracket<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0View the 244 Magic Friction Arm with Camera Bracket at B&H Photo<\/a> and Amazon<\/a><\/h4>\n

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Camera Bags<\/span><\/p>\n

Lowepro Flipside Sport 10AW<\/a><\/h2>\n

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F-Stop Kenti<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Memory Cards, Card Reader and Cases<\/span><\/p>\n