10 Camera Accessories I'm Using in 2024

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00:00 Intro
00:21 The Tech Bag
00:35 Memory Card Case
01:08 Main Memory Card
01:39 Super Fast Memory Card
02:34 Portable Drives
03:16 My Super Fancy Labels
03:48 Genius Tape Hack
05:18 Rotating Camera Mount
06:39 The Best Battery Charger
07:52 Pro Tip: Don't Spit on Your Camera's Sensor
08:36 Lens Pen
08:54 Lens Wipes

[allisonanderson]

What's in your tech bag this year?

[rogerthompson]

Allison does a really, really good job of presenting her topic. No fluff and no distractions! Well done.

[serenity]

Instead of trimming your post-its for labelling, I recommend getting some washi tapes. You can easily peel off the tape when needed!

[kevinharding]

Love the 'Glow Tape' idea (will steal that) ! L plates every time over the plethora of new Rotating Camera Mounts, I buy one for every camera and it never comes off.
Best accessory I bought last year? Feelworld LCD monitor (attach it to any camera hot shoe or clip it onto the tripod leg), it makes composition and checking your shots soooo much easier than any camera LCD or trying to get my eye down to the EVF.
Using two systems (Sony and Olympus) I like accessories that are not brand specific - so the Godox flashes with an XPro controller (Sony or Oly) means I can use the same flashes on both systems.
I always take a powerbank with me (10, 000 Mzh for locally and 23, 000Mzh for a full day or longer) - to recharge phones and drone batteries & controller, etc. etc.

[laurenrs]

I am still learning wildlife photography and filming for YT, but man, that charger port looks like something I will need in the future. So cool!

[superbry]

what i like to use on my camera is the 3 legged thing "L" bracket with peak design mount. give protection to my camera and i can setup on my tripod portrait mode easy

[youknowwithMartyKauffman]

That’s a great idea glow-in-the-dark tape

[KellySedinger]

I wasn't sure I needed the Peak Design tech pouch before I got it...and then I promptly filled it up. That thing is awesome!

[Redbugist]

Allison -- you have inspired me so much and I believe you have inspired MANY others as well! -- I love it!

[StephBeTravelBreak]

Thanks for sharing! That glow-in-the-dark tape idea is a game-changer.

[David_Quinn]

that glow-in-the-dark tape is a very smart idea, I can't tell you how many lens caps I lost because I dropped them in the dark and can't even find them with a flashlight. That will be used up in no time for all my caps and on my tripod legs.

[stkuj]

Love the glow tape and battery charger tips!

[StephanieLin]

Love all the tips!! I think I'll def try the glow-in-the-dark tape first 😄

[karyleianawildernesscapes]

Yup, Glow-in-the-dark tape/rope is a Astro secret/hack. Put it on your camera bag, as well (for this use the rope, usually on the top handle, adds extra "grip" too).

[mjordan]

Re: the rotatable bracket. Have you used "L" brackets (e.g. ReallyRightStuff). Not as quick as the rotating bit, but a LOT less bulky. And you don't have to mess with your ball head's position.

[rudyruedemann]

I really liked your video 📹 !! I'm relatively new to photography. I picked up several good tips!!! 🤓🤓

[ANswe]

Love watching your videos!
Was wondering (maybe you've already talked about this?) what software you use to edit your videos?
Xx

[jannarkiewicz]

I put velcro on my drives too. I also put it on my MIFI so my laptop has a velcro strips on it. Great video.

[randyschwager]

Some good stuff to have! Thanks for your thoughts!

[melissaperino]

What do you use to backup your cards? Sometimes when I travel I don't want to take my laptop or iPad. Is there an alternative?