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The Top Ten (Extra) Things Every DSLR Filmmaker Should Have in His Bag

March 28, 2013 By Ron Dawson

pelican-case-ronBesides your camera, lens and primary audio gear, if you’re a DSLR filmmaker, you should also have…

  • Backup camera
  • Extra AA and AAA batteries
  • Extra camera batteries
  • Extra cards
  • Extra a/v cables
  • Battery charger
  • Backup mics
  • Pad and pen (I use a Moleskine)
  • Breath mints (Fresh breath is a priority in my life).
  • Business cards (note: if you’re an independent contractor working for another studio, you should not pass out your business cards while on a job for someone else.)
  • A loupe (e.g. Zacuto’s Z-Finder)
  • Card reader*
  • Portable hard drive*

Notice I had more than ten things? That’s because I always have extra.

What do you have in your  bag?

* I only bring a card reader and drive when I’m traveling and need to back up footage. I usually don’t take them on local gigs. But, it wouldn’t hurt to have them if you have the room.

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Filed Under: Film & Video Tagged With: dslr filmmaking, gear

About Ron Dawson

Ron is a writer, filmmaker, speaker, author, coach, and host of Radio Film School. He does brand and content marketing for the media and tech industries at Blade Ronner Media.

Comments

  1. Jody Wickersham (@jodywick) says

    March 28, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    also…mini flathead screwdriver, multipurpose tool, lens rag, gum and advil. I carry a big bag.

    • Ron Dawson says

      March 28, 2013 at 2:29 pm

      I totally forgot about my screwdriver. Good call Jody. Thx! 🙂

  2. bernardlausydney says

    March 30, 2013 at 8:50 am

    always need a role of gaffa tape, neve know when you’d need to macguyver stuff together!

    • Ron Dawson says

      March 30, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      Great point Berndard. Thanks for sharing.

  3. James Lee says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    a cliff bar. i’m happy i put this in my bag during a long shoot…

    • Ron Dawson says

      April 1, 2013 at 1:11 pm

      Snap! Thats a great one! I often will pick up the chocolate, chocolate Harvest bars to put in my bag for a shoot. Let’s go ahead and add bottled water to the list. 🙂

  4. Dan Dawson says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    Loved your suggestions and the added ones from the comments. I’m a big fan of the food/water addition… I just hate being stuck at a gig and being starving! If I’m heading out for any decent amount of time I always take a small backup battery to charge my USB devices if needed (phone, etc.) or my computer for dumping content or charging things. I carry one of the cheap disposable rain camera covers… never know when it’s going to start misting or raining on an outdoor shoot.

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