A starter gear list for anyone who wants to go beyond watching motocross from the fence and actually bring home sharp photos: the memory cards, weather protection, support, and backup tools that make shooting a dusty, fast-moving track day easier, pl...
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Capturing the Action
Protecting and Processing Your Shots
Capturing the Action
A fast, high-capacity card for shooting bursts of a rider going by at speed, so the camera buffer clears quickly and you don't miss the next lap.
SANDISK 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card
A rain sleeve sized for a big telephoto lens, worth having so a surprise downpour or a dusty, muddy track day doesn't put your gear at risk.
Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia DM 300-600 Rain Cover (Black)
A carbon fiber monopod with a tilt head, useful for steadying a long lens through a full day trackside without the bulk of a tripod.
Oben CTM-2500 5-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod with VH-A30 Tilt Monopod Head Kit
A quick-adjust strap that makes it easy to shorten for a tighter carry between shots or lengthen for comfort on a long day standing trackside.
Peak Design Slide Camera Strap (Black)
Protecting and Processing Your Shots
Individually wrapped wipes that make it easy to clear dust and grit off a front lens element trackside without scratching the glass.
Zeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes (200 ct.)
A rugged, weather-resistant drive for backing up a full day of photos on the spot, so you have a second copy before you ever get home.
SANDISK Extreme 1TB Portable SSD External USB Type C
A dedicated camera backpack with padded dividers and room for a body, a couple of lenses, and extras, built to handle a dusty day at the track.
Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW III Backpack (Black, 17L)
A Lightroom and Photoshop subscription for sorting through a big burst of racing shots and getting the keepers edited and ready to share.