The daunting question of what camera to choose is followed only by the even more feared question of what accessories are needed. Fear not though for help is only a click or phone call away.
Today there seems to be more confusion over which accessories pertain to a specific camera then the actual camera itself. With a myriad of units available to rig up your camera depending on the shoot and also to satisfy specific user habits its no wonder that people tend to get lost in the process. In fact it is ever more seldom that a kit is “just right”, there are either parts missing or you end up carrying accessories that are useless for the shoot, or even worst, are incompatible with the camera.
Let alone the whole question of accessory compatibility, if there are two different types of cameras can the same accessory be used on both units or is an adapter needed, if so which adapter, can it be used in the same configuration or does that need to change as well etc. it’s a domino effect of questions and answers, and these answers are at times hard to find.
In order to help and guide you through the selection process for the correct accessories pertaining to your camera and needs, we have selected a number of tools from ARRI, which might just make all the difference.
The first step is to use the configuration overviews. The overviews offer ARRI’s comprehensive product list, depending on what accessory you are looking for you can check compatibilities and any other set-up options pertaining to your unit. We have a quick link to the overviews on the right side of our home page or just click here.
There are also the “ready to shoot” kits which can be found here. In using this option the approach is a from a per camera perspective and not from product perspective.
The second step is to proceed per category and be able to receive in depth information for the appropriate units. Here is where answers to unit comparability, pictures, how-to videos and product specific downloads, can be found. Again a quick link to the main PCA site can be found on the right side of our home page, per category you can use the following links
Step three, if there are still questions pertaining to product compatibility, differences between units, which units are better suited for different applications etc. is to have a look at the ARRI’s FAQ’s.
With these resources most if not all questions pertaining to camera accessories should be answered, in the least it is a comprehensive guide to effectively decide the correct rig. As new cameras and new needs arise so will new accessories be made. It is an ongoing process fuelled by the innovations in motion picture production. We at Camera Nordic are here to help guide you through it all, so if there are still unanswered questions and or suggestions please contact us either via mail or telephone and we will be glad to help.