ShiftCam 1.33x Anamorphic Pro Lens for iPhone
Compatible with most iPhones, the ShiftCam Anamorphic Pro Lens helps you create cinematic content from your smartphone. The lens features a built-in cold shoe mount for further expansion, and each lens is tested to ensure optimum image quality, no distortion, and edge-to-edge clarity. The full package includes a lens and lens cap, a microfiber cleaning cloth, and a universal mount to attach the lens to your phone. If you’re an Android user, try the Xenvo Pro Lens. Related How I Shot That: The Cameras and Cinematography of Sundance Nonfiction Films How I Shot That: The Cameras and Cinematography of Sundance Scripted Narrative Films Related 51 Directors’ Favorite Horror Movies: Bong Joon Ho, Quentin Tarantino, Guillermo del Toro, and More The Best True Crime Streaming Now, from ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ to ‘McMillions’ to ‘The Staircase’
Fantaseal DSLR/Mirrorless Camera Stabilizer
A stable camera is essential to landing a great shot. This DSLR/mirrorless camera stabilizer features a two-hand holder design that allows you to carry a heavy camera and shoot more stably. Use it for outdoor/indoor photography, video, and activities such as skiing, auto racing, motocross, and surfing. The device has an anti-slip cell phone clamp mount for holding your iPhone or Android phone (it’s compatible with iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR 8 plus, iPhone X, and Samsung). You can also attach your GoPro or other action cameras to the stabilizer.
Madewell Smart Camera Bag
Bags are one of the more affordable necessities for your camera. You can typically find a wide variety of camera bags and backpacks for under $100, like this Sports Camera Bag from Madewell. Designed for travel, this update to the brand’s bestselling bag is soft and sturdy with a snap pocket in front. The Sports Camera Bag is picture-perfectly sized to hold your keys, wallet, phone, and of course, a camera. Looking for more variety? See our list of best camera bags.
Feelworld 7” DSLR Camera Field Monitor
Filmmakers have to pay special attention to visual aspects. The Feelworld 7″ camera monitor is a specially designed portable LCD monitor for professionals for HDV and HDSLR. It’s slim (17mm) with a 7” IPS screen that gives you the freedom to shoot just about anywhere. The monitor features a wide-viewing angle in Ultra HD (1280 x 800), and a professional peaking filter to see your picture accurately, consistently, and clearly, regardless of your position.
Magnus TR-13 Travel Tripod
It’s always good to invest in a tripod. Perfect for shooting on location, the Magnus TR-13 Travel Tripod with Dual-Action Ball Head includes an Arca-type-compatible quick release plate, and a head that has a separate locking knob for the ball, and one for the 360-degree pan. There’s also a cut notch on the side of the ball head that allows you to place a camera at a 90-degree angle. The tripod has foldable legs and supports DSLR, mirrorless, and point-and-shoot cameras weighing up to 13.2 pounds.
Geekoto Compact Aluminum Tripod
The Geekoto tripod is great for landscape shooting, indoor/outdoor shots, night shots, and macro shooting. It features a 360-degree panoramic ball head, and weighs just over three pounds. Plus, it’s only 19” and you can use it as a tripod or a mono pod.
Neewer Table Top 66 LED Video Light Set
Whether you’re a photographer, filmmaker, or avid live streamer, lighting is extremely important. This multi-functional video lighting kit from Neewer includes two LED lights with adjustable tripods, and eight filters in red, white, blue, and yellow. The video lights, which connect through USB, are designed with 66pcs energy-efficient SMD LED bulbs. Photographers might also want to pick up this pack of collapsible light reflectors on sale for $37.
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Headphones are essential to filmmaking, and Sony’s MDR-7506 headphones are among the best, budget-friendly options. Engineered for a combination of strength, comfort and practicality, the MDR-7506 professional headphones come complete with protective carry pouch and gold-plated UnimatchTM 3.5mm/6.3mm adaptor. These headphones are used daily on everything from film sets to broadcast and recording studios. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.
