Chandler’s Equipment List
For years, Barefoot instructor Chandler Griffin has run field workshops around the world, often for months at a time in places without power. Here’s his list of essential equipment.
Read B & H’s interview with Chandler
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Canon XHA1sQuantity: 2 |
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Canon WD-H72 72mm 0.8x Wide Angle Converter Lens |
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Kata DVG-57 Camcorder Guard |
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Kata HB-205 GDC Hiker BackpackThis is the smaller one. I have two sizes. |
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Kata HB-207 GDC Hiker BackpackThis is the larger one. ItÂ’s considerably heavier when loaded down but you can carry EVERYTHING in the bag. I also have my Canon 20D in the backpack. |
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Anton Bauer ElipZ 10k Battery Kit (Canon)I have 3 of these battery kits. |
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Anton Bauer ElipZ 10k Battery (Canon)I have 7 of these extra batteries |
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Anton Bauer 32" ElipZ Extension Cable |
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Pearstone BP-945 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 6600mAh)I have 6 of these batteries |
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Canon CH-910 AC Power Adapter / Dual Battery Charger / Holder - for 900 Series Batteries |
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Manfrotto BO190XPR503HD 190XPR Pro Tripod with 503HDV Fluid Video Head |
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Manfrotto 102 Heavy Duty Tripod Carrying Strap |
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Manfrotto 3281B (AW-3281B) 45" Padded Tripod Bag |
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Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 & 3/8" Screws |
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Manfrotto 438 Compact Levelling Head - Ball Camera Leveler - Supports 33 lbs (15kg) |
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Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute) |
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Sound & Accessories |
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Sennheiser ME66/K6P - Super-Cardioid Short Shotgun Condenser Microphone Capsule with K6P (Phantom Only) Power Supply |
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Sennheiser MZW66 Pro Foam Windscreen for ME66 Microphone (Black) |
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Rycote 18cm Medium Hole Softie with Mount and Boom Adapter - for AKG C568EB / CK68 / 69, Azden SGM-1X, Beyerdynamic 836, JVC-M510, Neumann KMR-81, Sennheiser ME66-K6 Combo / ME80-K3 Combo / MKE-300 and Sony ECM-670 |
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Gitzo 1540 - Three-Section Carbon Fiber Boompole |
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Pearstone - Camera Shock Mount (for Use with Shotgun Microphones) |
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Neumann Elastic Replacement Bands for the Z48, EA-87 and 87MT Shockmounts |
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Delvcam The DELV-CM 1/4-20 to Shoe Mount Adapter Accessory for Camera Mount LCD Monitors |
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Cool-Lux MD-3000 Light and Sound Bracket |
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Audio-Technica 3-Pin XLR Male to 3-Pin XLR Angled Female Balanced Cable - 1.5'I keep 2 of these with me at all times |
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Audio-Technica 3-pin XLR Male to 3-pin XLR Female Balanced Cable - 15 ftI keep 8 of these with me at all times |
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Sony MDR-V6 - Closed Back Stereo Studio Headphones |
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Sennheiser IE7 Noise-Isolation In-Ear Stereo Headphones |
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Shure SCL3 - Sound Isolating Stereo Earphones |
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K & M 210/9 Tripod Microphone Stand with Telescoping Boom |
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Sennheiser Evolution G3 100 Series - Wireless Microphone Combo (B / 626 - 668MHz) |
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Tram TR50 - Omnidirectional Lavalier Condenser Microphone with XLR Connector |
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Rode NT4 - Cardioid Studio Condenser X/Y Stereo Microphone |
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Audio-Technica AT8469 Camera Shoe Mount to 5/8"-27 and 3/8"-16 Threaded Base Adapter |
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Hosa Technology GRF341 Female Stereo 3.5 mm Mini to 2 Female RCA Adapter |
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Belkin Speaker and Headphone Splitter - 3.5mm Stereo Mini to Dual Stereo Mini Female "Y" Splitter |
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Remote Audio Micro-Cat Lavaliere Windscreen - Gray |
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Rycote Undercover - Lavalier Wind Cover and Adhesive Mount |
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Pearstone WSM-0LM2-5 Metal Windscreen for OLM2 and ME2 Microphones (5-Pack) |
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Editing |
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Glyph-Technologies 500GB PortaGig 800 Dual Interface Portable Hard Drive |
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SanDisk ImageMate All-in-One USB 2.0 Reader |
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Misc. |
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Leatherman 830160 Surge Personal Tool with Stainless Finish ((in a Clamshell Box) |
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Photo |
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Canon 20D SLR Digital Camera |
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Canon Zoom Super Wide Angle EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens |
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Lights |
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Litepanels MicroPro LED On-Camera Light2 of these |
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Litepanels Micro LED On-Camera Light2 of these |
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Anton Bauer ElightZ On Camera Light - 6 VDC2 of these |
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Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp |
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Manfrotto 275 Mini Clip Clamp - Black |
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Manfrotto 118 Universal Short Spigot with Double Male Thread |
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Manfrotto 143S Flash Shoe for Magic Arm |
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Manfrotto 088 Female 1/4-20 to Male 3/8" Thread Adapter |
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Sunpak Clamp Pod PRO - with Flex Arm and Mini Ball Head |
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On-Stage MA100 - 3/8" Male to 5/8" Female Screw Adapter |
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