5 Camera Accessories One Must Own
Jan 30, 2023
Camera accessories help you take better photos, protects your camera, and make it usable everywhere, at any time. Other things you might not think about but that are important if you want your shoots and shooting experience to be exceptional. Every photographer needs to have a few essential accessories, including Card readers and adapters, Media & Memory Cards, Drives, Body Caps, Camera Cables, and File Transfers.
- Card Readers & Adapters
A card reader is a device used to transfer image data from a memory card to a computer. You can buy the best card reader & adapter at the AVC camera store in Miami. Some best card readers for photography are Sony, Delkin, and Red. It has a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Interface, a Data Transfer Rate of Up to 10 Gb/s, Includes USB Type-C and Type-A Cables, Downloads at speeds up to 500 MB/s, Works with every type of SD memory card, Dual slots with simultaneous data transfer, Cards slide completely inside for storage Backwards, compatible with USB 2.0 & 1.1, and much more.
The Sony MRW-G1 is a memory card reader created especially for CFexpress Type B memory cards and XQD card types, enabling quick file transfers up to 10 Gb/s. This reader uses the card types' quick transfer rates to move data through USB 3.1 Gen 2 for post-production editing and file storage. In addition, you may quickly offload your KOMODO digital cine camera video with the RED DIGITAL CINEMA CFAST 2.0 Card Reader. The USB Type-C connector on this CFAST 2.0 card reader uses the 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard to operate. The CFAST 2.0 Card Reader is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Media & Memory Cards
You can find the best memory cards from Delkin, Angelbird, Maxell, Nikon, Prograde, Red, Sandisk, and Sony at our Miami camera store. These have a Read Speed of 550MB/s and a Write Speed of 450MB/s, CFast 2.0 compliant, Stable Stream, are X-ray & magnetic proof, have ESD & overload protection, and have Rock-solid builds, have a 48-hour replacement guarantee in addition to a limited lifetime warranty, and much more.
CFast cards have been tested extensively to ensure they are compatible with Canon, Blackmagic, and Atomos' latest cinematic hosts.
The Premium CFast 2.0 memory card can be relied upon for quick and accurate photo & video captures because it was designed to fulfill the demanding requirements of today's broadcast, movie, and photography industries. In addition, these accessories help protect against damage, dust, and electrostatic shock. Like the Nikon XQD 64Gb Memory Card, it has a muscular shell strength for use in challenging circumstances and can survive temperature extremes from -13 to 149°F.
- Drives
AVC photography store in Miami has the best hard drives from LACIE, Sandisk, ARRI, Delkin, and Saramonic. Like the Lacie 2TB Rugged Mini USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, which is made for students, travelers, photographers, and filmmakers, it has a rubber sleeve for additional protection. It is shocking, drops, and pressure resistant. Additionally, it can survive a crush resistance of up to one ton, including being run over by a car.
SanDisk Professional's 2TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive offers professional-grade durability for your images, videos, and other crucial files, Fast Thunderbolt 3 Interface, High-Density ARRIRAW Encoding with Mac, Transfer Rates of Up to 20 Gb/s, and Plug & Play Access to Camera Data are all features of the ARRI Codex Compact Drive Dock.
The Saramonic SR-C2005 is a 90-degree right-angle USB-C adapter with male-to-female ports. Because of its compactness, USB Type-C cables and connectors can be used in confined locations. The ALEXA Mini LF camera is compatible with ARRI's lightweight, robust Codex Compact Drive 1TB. ARRIRAW and ProRes can be recorded using the drive's whole 1TB of space without needing to replace drives or reformat.
- Body Caps
AVC is among the best camera store in Florida for all camera accessories, including body caps. At our photography store in Miami, you'll find the best body caps from Nikon, Sony, Canon, Fujifilm, and Promaster.
When the lens is not mounted, the Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras shields the camera body from dirt and dust. Separately storing the camera and lens is also very valuable. When a lens is not attached, the Canon RF-3 Body Cap for Canon EOS Cameras twists onto your lens mount to shield the sensor and interior from damage and dust.
The BF-N1 Body Cap is explicitly made for camera bodies with a Nikon Z mount and is intended to shield the innards of your camera when not in use. The Fujifilm BCP-002 Body Cap is a spare or upgrades for the one that came with the body at launch. When not in use, it shields the image sensor and keeps dust from getting inside the camera body.
- Camera Cables and file transfer
You can buy Camera Cables from Atomos, Tether Tools, Rotolight, and Nikon at our Miami camera store. The 11.8 to 17.7" Full to Mini HDMI Coiled Cable from Atomos is coiled to prevent clutter, but it can extend up to 17.7". Tether Tools CAW122 TOOLS is a USB Type-A Male to USB Micro-B Male & USB Micro-B Female Case Air Power Split Y-Cable. You can set up a safe data connection between your camera and PC for a tethered workflow with the Starter Tethering Kit from Tether Tools.
The Rotolight Elinchrom EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus HS features capability for a High-Speed Sync mode of up to 1/8000 second and is designed specifically for Rotolight fixtures. It also employs a 2.4 GHz radio technology, ranging from up to 656 feet outside and 196 feet indoors. This system provides access to 20 channels and four groups and allows remote control of the color temperature and brightness settings. CineSFX modes may be accessed remotely, and a 2.5mm sync connector will enable it to sync with other devices. Additionally, it contains a mini-USB connector for firmware upgrades and operates on two AA batteries.
