If you shoot tethered you need to be able to view your computer screen without glare
or reflections and if you shoot tethered on location you need a workstation to be able
to transport and setup your computer. A lot of you have noticed my solution in my videos
and have been asking me to share it with you - so I introduce you to the Digital ala Cart
- I'm also going to show you a lithium battery solution that will power your laptop in this
case for up to 4x longer than your internal laptop battery. Stay tuned.
Hey gang! My name is Joe Edelman and my mission is to help photographers like YOU to develop
a solid understanding of the HOWS & WHYS behind great photography so that you can achieve
your goals as a photographer. This is the Digital ala Cart. It's a case,
it's a workstation, it's a power source, it's a sun shade, in my opinion - it's
a must have for any photographer who shoots tethered on location and it's a great tool
for studio work.
If you've been watching my videos you have seen the case in use during my shoots. I've
been using it for about three months now and honestly I think it is genius. Before I go
any further - these two pieces of gear are not for the casual shooter - so I don't
want to waste your time. This is gear for someone who is working professionally or about
to begin shooting tethered professionally and needs to protect their gear while having
a portable workstation that can be powered by AC or by batteries for up to 12 hours.
The Digital ala Cart was created by the same photographer that brought us the TetherBLOCK.
TetherBLOCK has proven to be a game changer and is now sold and distributed by TetherTools.
The creator - David Blattel is a California based shooter who is known for the annual
Harley Davidson Calendars that he has shot on location for the last 15 years. David does
90% of his shooting on location so the Digital ala Cart is another creation that came from
a photographer solving problems. On the outside - it's an SKB Laptop Case with
FOUR notable exceptions. On one side there is an opening the fits over any ⅝ inch C-Stand
or a heavy duty light stand or with an adapter it can be mounted on a sturdy tripod with
3/8" inch threads. On the bottom of the case you will find the
locking knob that secures the Digital ala Cart Workstation to a C-Stand, light stand
or tripod with adapter. Also on the bottom of the case is a weatherproof rubber cap that
safeguards the ac power inlet and allows you to plug in an extension cord to give the case
AC power. On one end is a special quick release TetherBLOCK
to secure your tether cable to the Digital ala Cart Workstation to help prevent damage
to your laptop if someone trips or pulls on the cable.
While those outside features are cool - the real magic is on the inside. The Digital ala
Cart features a spring loaded hinged platform for your laptop. No matter how thick or thin
your laptop is, the spring loaded platform will adjust when the case is closed and it
also secures your laptop in place with a combination of velcro and spring loaded pressure when
traveling. Yes - you can travel to your location with your laptop fully protected in the Digital
ala Cart. The spring loaded platform lifts up to reveal
space for external hard drives, power supplies for your mac or pc laptop and other small
accessories. The underside of the platform will also hold the Versa battery - I'll
tell you more about that in a minute. The lid of the case holds the built in shade
that folds out in seconds and it even has an additional drop down visor that is adjustable
for working in extra bright direct sunlight. With the Digital ala Cart it takes less than
a minute to set-up a workstation on location or in your studio, complete with AC or DC
power, security for your cable connections and space for external hard drives.
The Digital ala Cart is available at Samy's Camera, B&H and Adorama or direct from David
on his website. It sells for $795.00 - which is a very reasonable price when you factor
in everything that this case features and does.
This is the battery to end all batteries. The Versa Battery is a Lithium-Polymer Battery
Pack that provides 6 - 12 Hours of additional laptop power. It is custom designed by the
digital masters of Versatile Studios If you're not familiar with Versatile, they are a full
service group based in New York and LA who specialize in digital capture, equipment rental,
retouching, production, & lots more! So yes - the Versa Battery is another piece of equipment
that is designed by photographers for photographers and it was created to solve a problem.
It has a modified Magsafe Power Cable to power 15" & 17" Mac Pro Laptops. It contains
additional 12V and USB Power Ports to power or charge accessories like phones. It also
has an LED Power indicator and an On and Off Switch.
This flat battery weighs just 3.1 lbs and will slide into the grooves on the bottom
of the laptop platform in the Digital ala Cart case.
For location work, this battery provides enough juice to power your laptop for a full day
shoot. It sells for $499.00 and can be purchased from Samy's Camera in LA or FotoCare and
K&M Camera in New York. I have links in the description below the video.
If you are shooting tethered these are two great pieces of gear that will help you make
the process easier. They are not cheap and definitely not for somebody who is out just
shooting for fun, but when you are ready to take your work to the next level and get serious
about your production quality - tethering will likely be a part of the process and gear
like the Digital ala Cart case and Versa battery will simplify your workflow, make it easier
to manage the process and allow you to work just about anywhere quickly, easily and for
6 - 12 hours on single battery charge. Hey, I hope that gives you some ideas. Until
next time, Please hit that thumbs up and subscribe so that you don't miss any videos and go
pick up that camera and shoot something because your BEST shot - it's your NEXT shot, so
keep learning, keep thinking, keep shooting. Adios!
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