Here are some of the favorite accessories and tools I use for video and photography while I travel and at home. I only post items that I have used myself and can recommend without hesitation.
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Great travel tripod $140.99
Manfrotto Element Traveller Small Aluminum 5-Section Tripod Kit with Ball Head
I have used this compact but sturdy tripod for both photography & video for seveal years in Africa, Asia, and North America. It’s sturdy and built to last and comes with a bag that fits in your suitcase You can adjust legs for uneven terrain, the ball head allows pivoting to any angle – even totally vertical. The quick release head adjust to any contemporary camera.
Available at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HMxkpA
Table-top/Mini Tripod $49.98
Manfrotto 709B Digi Table Top Tripod with Ball Head
Mini tripod that fits in a backpack or even pocket. Will support compact cameras and great for iPhone photo/videography. The Mini Ball Head adjusts to 360-degrees and also 90-degree tilt for almost any angle. Its lightweight (under 5 ounces) but sturdy.
Available at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3w4j1Kx
Great travel tripod $17.99
USA Gear Camera Strap Chest Harness with Quick Release Buckles,
This chest harness allows me to strap my Digital Camera, having it always available while traveling. This frees my hand for hiking or holding my iPhone – but have the digital camera with the longer lens available for quick access for those shots that happen quickly. The camera had quick release buckles that are secure. There are small pockets on the front straps for batteries or flash media. I’ve used this on several trips & really like it.
Available at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SHjQBM
SmartPhone security strap $21.95
Blackrapid Smartphone Safety Tether Tab System
When traveling in cities (and abroad on transit) I guard my iPhone Pro from falling or being grabbed and stolen.
This kit features a tether that goes on the phone (has double stick pad) which I simply put under my iPhone case. The hook sticks out where the small clip attaches. You can strap it to a belt loop but I use the hand-held nylon strap.
Available at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SIZqZ7
SmartPhone Tripod Adapter $12.95
Ulanzi ST-22 Phone Tripod Adapter Mount
When traveling in cities (and abroad on transit) I guard my iPhone Pro from falling or being grabbed and stolen.
This kit features a tether that goes on the phone (has double stick pad) which I simply put under my iPhone case. The hook sticks out where the small clip attaches. You can strap it to a belt loop but I use the hand-held nylon strap.
Available at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4brvTdF
Professional SD Camera Card $24.99
SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Card
There are several manufacturers of SD Cards for digital cameras. I continue to prefer SanDisk for their quality. Saving a few $$ for the device that stores your photos & videos that you care about is something I avoid. This card is UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and video Speed Class 30 (V30) which allows 4K video recording and high speed photography capture like sports mode.
Available at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HMAIRk