Accessories – Budget Essentials

BongoTies Standard 5" Elastic Cable Ties (10 Pack) - Black are ideal for bundling together cables and other unruly items.

This 10-pack of ties are reusable, and employ a patented "button-type" closure design for an easy application/removal. They are made of natural rubber and wood in order to stand up to long-term use. These ties are used by professionals for a wide variety of applications -- they're great for use around the office or home, auto and garage, travel and sports, and studio and industry and more.

This Lens Cleaning Kit from ZEISS is a complete solution for cleaning valuable optics such as camera lenses, eyeglasses, telescopes, or spotting scopes. 

Both wet and dry cleaning tools are provided. For blowing dust off an optical surface, the air blaster can be used, while the retractable lipstick-style cleaning brush can dislodge more stubborn dirt or dust particles. When a thorough wet cleaning is required, a 1 oz bottle of cleaning fluid or ten, individually-wrapped pre-moistened lens wipes are available. Designed for single use, these wipes come in individual, disposable packets. They can be stored in a camera bag, glove compartment, studio, or lens case for whenever they may be needed.

The non-abrasive, 7.1 x 7.1" microfiber cloth can be used after applying fluid or one of the pre-moistened wipes in order to complete the cleaning process and ensure that no streaks or spots remain. It can also be used on its own to effectively remove smudges. A fabric travel case is also included to hold the contents of the entire kit.

Bringing control and consistency to your workflow can be a creative boon, and the X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Video provides you with tools that allow you achieve more consistent results, quicker, and with more ease.

Designed for the professional, non-professionals can also benefit from using this tool with their editing and color correction applications. The pocket-sized hard case is easily carried with you, contains all four test charts, and protects the charts from dirt and fading when not in use. The three included color calibration targets and focus target provide a wide range of options for use on your shoot. The focus target can be used to check your lens's calibration, and you can use it to set your focus on your subject.

The white balance card aids you in manually setting your camera's white balance in changing environments. The grayscale card and color chip chart provide you with references for color balancing your footage in post, whether trying to intercut two different cameras together or adjust to different lighting set ups.

This CAMVATE Adapter Set includes one 1/4"-20 female to 3/8"-16 male converter and one 3/8"-16 female to 1/4"-20 male converter.

Both are made of brass with nickel plating and are knurled so they can be handled without any tools. One can be used to convert a 1/4"-20 screw to a 3/8"-16 screw, or vice versa, a 3/8"-16 female thread to 1/4"-20 female. The other converts a 3/8"-16 male to 1/4"-20 male, or 1/4"-20 female to 3/8"-16 female. They can be used for camera plates and various other accessories. A washer is included with each one for the male end to protect your gear.

The PowerTap Multi is an accessory adaptor.

Four female PowerTap receptacles expand from any Gold Mount PowerTap to accomodate 4 separate devices. Perfect for powering multiple wireless receivers as well as an Ultralight-2 from a single camera battery (10 amps max).

The SafeTap Connector from Lentequip is an active D-tap battery connector which features a built-in multi-colored LED indicator to provide feedback on reverse polarity, over/under voltage, and short-circuit conditions which can damage your battery or your attached equipment.

A sleep mode is activated at 10V, indicated by a blue light, to guard your battery against deep discharge. This feature prevents your power source from draining into the damaging extreme low voltage zone should you inadvertently leave a powered accessory unattended. The assembly is quick and easy with "knock-out" sections on the left and right sides of the housing which allow for easy cable exit. Cable strain relief is accomplished via a tie wrap which counteracts pull-out forces.

Take on just about any task that comes up throughout the day with the Leatherman Wave+ CC Multi-Tool.

It features an array of functional tools you'd expect to see in a Leatherman, and all of them can be opened and used one-handed for ease of use and convenience. The commonly seen tools are complemented by more electrical and maintenance-minded tools like two crimpers, wire cutters and strippers, files, and driver bits. The tool's knife and saw blades can be opened from the outside without having to open the tool's handles so it works more like a conventional pocket knife while providing a beefier handle while you're using it.

For additional safety all the folding tools lock in place so they won't accidentally close while in use. The Wave+ CC comes complete and ready to use in clamshell packaging with a black nylon sheath.

The SIDEWINDER Multi-Tool from RED DIGITAL CINEMA provides a variety of screwdrivers and keys selected for working with your RED camera.

Each of the 11 different drivers can be easily unfolded when needed to adjust a component in your modular RED camera system. This durable multi-tool features nickel- and chrome-plated, carbon/steel alloy drivers tucked into a glass-reinforced nylon housing. The SIDEWINDER comes with a handy carrying pouch.

The Oval Large Viewfinder Eyecushion in green fleece, from Bluestar, features outside dimensions of 4 x 3.2" to securely fit over many common external and built-in viewfinders.

These include the viewfinders of the Sony VENICE, PDW-F800, FS-100, FS-700, F55, F5, EX3, and EX1, the Canon C700, JVC GY-100U, Panasonic VariCam 27F, VariCam 4K, DVCPRO HD, and DVX200 4K, and many more. This fleece version is made of 100% synthetic material and provides a high level of softness and comfort for cold weather while enhancing light blockage. The fluffy feel reduces the rate of heat transfer, making the material feel warmer in cold conditions. various other sizes and materials are also available.

The buckwheat-filled black Safarisack 4.2 Beanbag from Kinesis Photo Gear is designed to provide a soft support for your camera.

Buckwheat hull filler is included in the Safarisack, although it can be removed from the zippered compartment and replaced with rice or other fill. The bottom of the bean bag has a rubberized-style fabric that keeps the sack in place when put on a vehicle or other slick surface. The Safarisack 4.2 can be used as a flat support, saddlebag style, or as a tripod ballast.

Tilta's 75 to 77mm Seamless Focus Gear Ring allows you to add 0.8 MOD gears to a compatible lens for use with cine follow focuses.

This 75 to 77mm size fits virtually all lenses of the same outer diameter. The seamless version is designed with an improvement over Tilta's earlier gear rings in that it's fully closed and requires no screws in order to be secured to the lens. As a result, it attaches to the lens more easily and provides evenly distributed pressure while ensuring zero drifting and accurate focus. It's made of durable, flexible rubber, attaches firmly, and works silent and smooth along 360° of rotation.

The MOD rating and 75 to 77mm diameter size are etched out on the inside of the ring. A total of 14 different sizes are available, so make sure to pick the correct one for you given lens.