If you’re into photography, it CAN get expensive. But Gina and Valerie love a bargain and they believe that you don’t have to spend big in order to get awesome equipment that can help you with your shoots.
In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss the best photography gadgets you can get for under $50. From affordable lightings solutions to triggers and accessories that you just can’t live without, it’s all here.
#ginachallenge #gadgets
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Show notes
Listener question
What’s the best tripod to use for travelling?
- Ray Eccleston suggests: 3 Legged Thing tripods
- Bill Keeler suggests: P5CRH 5-Section 8X Carbon Fiber Reversable Travel Tripod with K3 BallHead
- Phil Newton suggests: Manfrotto befree
- Judy Bruner suggest: MeFOTO Globetrotter
Shoutout
Kim Rogers uses Gina’s Goldilocks Preset of the week
From Kim:
“Here’s one I took this week for the 365 (and edited with Gina Milicia’s Goldilocks Lite and a few tweaks) but I haven’t got my act together to sort out any others just yet. I haven’t been very motivated to do my 365 lately. My 6D is now in at Canon counseling with my 50mm lens that has had focus issues so that they can be friends again. I am really glad that I have publicly committed to uploading my images, otherwise I’d probably just say “I gave it a go” and leave it as it is 2 months in because this takes time out of evenings every week. This is one of my images that I am glad I picked up my 60D camera and chose to document the moment. They had been cooking with Dad, and my son is obsessed with telling secrets right now :)I love that the background is blown out and I will probably use this lighting angle again.”
The best photography Gadgets under $50
Continuous lighting
- NEEWER CN-216 216PCS LED Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorde Video Light, LED Light for…
- Yongnuo YN360 LED Light Wand Offers Handheld Light Effects On the Cheap
- Yongnuo YN-160 LED Video Light for Canon Nikon Olympus
Flashlights
- LED Torch great for light painting: Olight M10 Maverick 350 Lumen Compact LED Tactical Flashlight, Black
Filters
- ExpoImaging Rogue Gels Universal Lighting Filter Kit
- Selens Universal Flash Gels Lighting Filter SE-CG20 – Combination Kits for Camera Flashlight
Triggers
- Yongnuo MC-36R
- Michael Goh suggests: a wireless intervalometer
- Gary Lun suggests: The Yongnuo yn560-tx trigger.
- Rob Morris also suggests: The Yongnuo 560tx.
- AmazonBasics Wireless Remote Control for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Straps
- Ian Paul Oliver-Hulme suggests: OP/TECH USA Utility Strap – Sling
- Dan Crowther suggests: Rapid Strap RS-5 and Uncle Milty Multi-Use Vest
- Movo Photo HSG-2 DualStrap Padded Wrist and Grip Strap for DSLR Cameras – Prevents droppage and stabilises video
Street Photography Spy Lens
Reflectors
Grip Clamps
- Pablo Pete suggests: Grip clamps. Great for putting up reflectors when I don’t have other hands
- Superclamps
Boom Accessories
- Neewer® Photography Studio Video 5-Feet Telescoping Photo Boom Arm with Sandbag
- LumoPro Boom Knuckle
Light Tents
- Kneepads
- Keep your camera level
- Hoodman
- Neewer Foldable 3-Inch LCD Viewfinder 3X Magnification for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Panasonic and Other DSLR Cameras
- LCD Screen Sun Shield for DSLR Cameras and Camcorders Compatible with Canon EOS 70D Rebel T6i T6s T5i T4i T3i…
Gaffertape
Standins
- Mannequin Heads
- Mannequin Hair
- The StandInBaby Is a Practice Dummy For Infant Photography—No, Seriously via popular photography
Shutter Huggers Giraffe Shutter Hugger GIR001
COOPH Rain Jacket Carries Camera Gear in Style (via Popular Photography)
Kickstarter: Lumu Power Is a Full-Featured Light Meter For the iPhone
Water bag weights
Fotga New Photo Studio Softbox Light Boom Arm Sandbag Counter Weight Balance Water Bag
Tech Accessories
- Olaf Disselkötter suggests: TOSHIBA FlashAir 16 GB SD-Card (~ US$ 30)
- Tracey Faire suggests: Adapter direct camera to iPad when travelling the camera connector (black bit) was $2 from the $2 shop.
- Solar phone chargers
Laptops
- Pyle Laptop Projector Stand, Heavy Duty Tripod Height Adjustable 16” To 28′ For DJ Presentations Notebook Computer
- Zunzun® Universal Sun Visor for 15.6 Inch Laptops Including Anti-glare Protective Foil
- Hola! HPS-300B Heavy Duty Professional Multi-Purpose Tripod Stand for Laptop, Projector, Mixer and other Audio Equipment
Sort and protect your gear
- Universal Cable Organizer Electronics Accessories Case/Usb Drive Shuttle Case Carry case / Hard Drive Case / Power Bank charger Case Bag Travel Organizer Bag Case (Large- Black)
- 15″ Protective Camera Cover to Wrap Your DLSR from Indigo Marble. Covers & Protects Delicate Electronic Equipment – Padded & Light Weight to Provide Quick Fit when using Straps or Slings.
Waterproof cases
- Pelican 1060 Micro Dry Case with Clear Lid – Black
- Underwater Waterproof Case Rain Snow Sand Dust Proof Housing Bag for Camera DSLR SLR Canon Nikon
- Altura Photo Professional Rain Cover for Large DSLR Cameras
- Aqua Notes – Waterproof Notepad 40 Sheet Mountable Pad