Whether you’re a protog or a newbie photographer, there’s a boatload of tech out there that can make your life a million times easier. In this article, we’re breaking down some awesome tech every photographer should have.
When it comes to photography gear, everyone’s got a lot of 👏 O p I n I o N s 👏 whether you think Fujifilm are the goat or bokeh is boring, we’re not here to judge… and to be honest, we’re not even going to wade into the waters of Canon vs Nikon. However, here at Overclockers UK, we know our tech and think we’ve got some pretty good suggestions for outfitting your photography setup.
Storage
We’ve all been there. It’s the fifth iteration of Final-Final-Final11.png, and now you’ve got to figure out where you’re going to store this one. Your C: drive is full, and only Hades knows where that last USB stick went.
Storage has always been the photographer’s Achilles Heel. I mean, who wants to delete any of their work, right? There are a few great techy solutions for this one we think you’ll love.
SD Cards
Can you ever really have enough SD cards? This is a trick question, the answer is no. Overclockers UK stocks a huge range of professional Lexar SD cards and mini-SD cards.
External Storage
When you’re on the go, being able to back up your photos onto a more rugged (and less easy to lose) device is a must! Bygone is the era of slow external HDDs, though. M.2 SSD enclosures offer lightning-fast read and write speeds, making them the ideal choice.
IcyBox Enclosure for 1x M.2 NVMe & SATA SSD with USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type-C® & Type-A Connector
Supports both NVMe and SATA SSDs up to 2280 in size.
Easy installation process without the need for tools.
Includes thermal pad and heat sink for efficient heat dissipation.
Comes with a USB Type-C to Type-C combo cable with integrated Type-A adapter for easy connection to the host computer.
IcyBox Enclosure For 1x M.2 NVMe & SATA With USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C® & Type-A Connector
HD-141-BT
£39.95 GBP
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ADD TO BASKETIntegrated write protection feature safeguards data from accidental loss, with a simple switch for activation and deactivation.
Utilizes USB 3.1 (Gen 2) for data transfer rates of up to 10 Gbit/s, enabling quick copying processes even with large data amounts.
NAS
Time to go pro? If you’re a data hoarder like me, I’m sorry, but there is no cure. We can treat the condition, however, with Network Attached Storage. A NAS is probably the best way to add a boatload of storage to your setup. Essentially, a NAS is a tiny server filled with HDDs or SSDs attached to your network, allowing you to access your files over the internet or locally over Wi-Fi and ethernet.
Jonsbo N4 MATX NAS Case – White
CAS-JON-02836
£109.99 GBP
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ADD TO BASKETNeed some drives for that NAS? Check out these
Seagate 4TB IronWolf NAS 5400RPM HDD 256MB Cache Internal Hard Drive (ST4000VN006)
HD-3EU-SE
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Laptops
Portable, powerful, and jam-packed with storage. A laptop is a great choice for the photographer on the go. When it comes to choosing a laptop as a photographer, you’ll want to look for a few key specs.
Ideally, you’ll want at least 16GB of fast RAM, which will help with keeping Lightroom and Photoshop happy. A colour accurate display is also a must. There’s nothing worse than a photo looking great on your screen but awful on your Instagram. While you won’t necessarily need a massively powerful GPU and CPU, choosing something mid-range, such as the RTX 4060 or RTX 5080, will provide more than enough performance for photo editing and even 4K video editing in Premier Pro. Finally, you’ll again want at least a mid-range processor, such as an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5.
PC Upgrades
Laptops not your thing? Ye olde editing PCs in need of a cheeky upgrade? Don’t worry. Overclockers UK has you covered! Whether it’s time for a RAM upgrade (cries in Photoshop crashing for the 90th time today) or you’re in need of a new GPU or CPU, there’s plenty to choose from.
Ready for your next shoot?
If we’ve missed your go-to upgrade, make sure to shout at us in the comments.
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Robert Mullane
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When not working, you'll find me in VR or losing in bottom-tier Valorant matches. I write about all topic's tech and gaming with a particular focus on representation in gaming, virtual reality, and LGBTQ+ themes. If you're still not fed up with me, you can also catch me over on the Overclockers UK TikTok and YouTube accounts.
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