My Top Gear Recommendations Essentials for Every Photographer

[@DanCantero]

Welcome to my first video for 2024! In this video I am going to share with you the 5 things that I think all photographers should own. These are things that help me to make photos as well as manage my files and do all of my editing. Capturing the photos is just one component of the process of making beautiful photographs and being a photographer means that you have to take care of all of the other tasks like managing your files, editing and making sure that the images you send you clients always look their best so in this video I am going to share with you my favourite photography items. If you have any questions on anything in this video please leave them in the comments section and I will try to help you as much as possible. Here are the links to the items I show you in this video. SSD drive amzn.to/3NTmf9C SmallRig amzn.to/3vujaXj Battery charger amzn.to/3tLge8e (MAKE SURE THE PURCHASE THE ONE FOR YOUR CAMERA) Waccom tablet amzn.to/3HaO6yv X-Rite monitor calibration tool amzn.to/47yEmZo And don’t forget to LIKE the video and also SUBSCRIBE to the channel to see more content like this. Below are some useful links you might be interested in. I don't forget to check out Ministryofphoto.com I've got loads of free stuff to help you with your photography. And don't forget that if you would like to receive the Lightroom presets of the month, visit: ministryofphoto.com You will find all details on how you can sign up there. BONUS DOWNLOAD ********************* ADOBE LIGHTROOM KEYBOARD SHORTCUT GUIDE: --- bit.ly/3eK6QVL FREE Preset for you to download: --- www.ministryofphoto.com Come say hi on social Website dancantero.com.au ministryofphoto.com Facebook facebook.com/DanCantero/ Twitter twitter.com/DanCantero Instagram instagram.com/dancanterophotography/

[@Narsuitus]

Thanks for sharing the items that you think every photographer should own. Photographic accessories that I find useful include: Tripod Remote shutter release Camera bag or case Lens cleaning accessories I think a multiple tool set would be very useful. I think I will get one. I would buy extra batteries before I bought another battery charger. I would buy extra memory cards before I bought an SSD memory drive. I would buy a graphics drawing tablet with a screen instead of a tablet that was just a drawing pad. Photographers who only shoot black & white have very little use for a monitor color calibrator.

[@DanCantero]

Excellent points! Thanks for sharing. Dan

[@FeedScrn]

Good video... I have the 28mm, 50mm and 85mm F/1.8 lenses.... which fit both my APSC and my FF cameras. I'm just a hobbyist... but they provide me a good range and are fast. If I get into wedding photography... I'll probably have to invest in a 100/105mm macro lens and a 200/150-400 zoomie. We'll see. - Still looking for that nightvision and infrared lens.

[@DanCantero]

Thanks for watching. That's a great list of lenses.

[@billloveless6869]

Good info.

[@DanCantero]

Glad it was helpful!

[@silvershadow4965]

Good list of useful tools that support the photographer without them being cameras, lenses, etc. Any plans to do a video about how you use the tablet for editing, which editing software you use, and whether you can use the SSD with the tablet?

[@DanCantero]

Really good points. Thanks! I'll. make sure to add them to my video list.

[@michelcarbonneau3888]

I own a Macbook Pro 16'' M2, and also work with Capture One Pro (no teetering just Library) should I Calibrate my MacBook ? asking that question because I anticipate to presents my photo in a Gallery

[@carliemalone6815]

I’m remodeling my landscaping trailer into a Mobile photography/videography business. I would like to know what you would recommend using for Lens and lighting. Currently I have a “handmedown” Canon Rebel T5. Thank you for your content very helpful!

[@carliemalone6815]

Added note: I am also new to photography as a career.

[@DanCantero]

What kind of photography are you going to be doing?

[@carliemalone6815]

@@DanCantero Portraits mostly, occasionally products.

[@Twobarpsi]

Great list! I liked the charger a lot. Very innovative design.

[@DanCantero]

Thanks for watching!

[@mtmccornack]

1. Samsung 2tb drive... check. Small rig multi tool.... check. 3. Multi charging dock... Check! 4. Drawing tablet... Check! 5. Monitor calibration tool.... well damn! I have at least 4/5 items on this list. Not bad! Before I got a smallrig multi tool, I used to use bicycle multi tools as the budget option, they seem to have close to the same tools but at fraction of the cost but doesn't hold up as quality compared to the smallig multi tool, I wish everything i owned was made with that kind of precision.

[@DanCantero]

I also used to use the bike tools. I still have mine somewhere.. :-)

[@Bethos1247-Arne]

looks like a shopping channel using referral links. Hmmm ...

[@eggpalmer6631]

Have you watched any other videos or just this one? Because all of them clearly have intention to be helpful not profitable. For good honest channels like these that are actually useful and straight to the point I don’t mind clicking on a few links to help myself out or help the creator.

[@DwightBurditt]

I don't have a tripod or a camera cage so I don't need a multi tool for them. You've got serious gas

[@DanCantero]

Absolutely!!! :-)

[@tobynokla]

I find your list to be NON Essential for a non working professional. Items that will help an amature photographers and lets be real, 99% of people that watch youtube videos are not pros. I watch YT videos to LOL at all the bad advice I see. How about a list that will help thoes that need it. In my 40 years of being a working pro I find the following list to be most helpful: 1. Passport Color checker to balance WB 2. A flash/spot meter (if you dont know how to use it you need to learn how to use it) 3. An OCF for thoes dreaded *natural light* portrait photographers *gasp* 4. A Monopod 5. Books, Books, Books, Books that teach you how to get it right IN CAMERA.

[@adambodhi431]

A slightly smug professional photography perhaps?.........I liked the 😊list and if we can afford cameras and lenses costing many thousands of pounds or dollars, a few hundred here or there on practical, usable accessories, why not...even as a 40 year amateur 😊

[@eggpalmer6631]

People like you are the ones that ruin passion in art such as photography. Dan has done nothing but help ignite my passion and my understanding for photography as a hobby and as a small business