A thoughtful photography setup supports everything that happens between composing an image and reviewing the results. A place for your laptop, a secure tether cable, and adaptable lighting equipment each play a role in keeping a shoot moving.
In her gear video, photographer and educator Lindsay Adler highlights equipment for tethering and lighting, including the Tether Tools AeroTrac Workstation System and TetherGuard LeverLock Plus. These two tools address practical needs on set: organizing your computer station and protecting the connection at your camera.
Here’s a closer look at the featured gear and how it can support your next shoot.
Why Lindsay Adler Added AeroTrac to Her Tethering Setup
For Lindsay Adler, shooting tethered is part of working on location. Being able to see her images as she creates them is important enough that her computer comes along for the shoot.
“I shoot on location all the time, and when I do, I shoot tethered. I want to actually be able to see as I’m producing my work.”
That makes a secure, portable workstation a practical priority. In her gear breakdown, Lindsay highlights the Tether Tools AeroTrac Workstation System as one of the additions she made to her kit this year, starting with the feature she values most:
“Probably my favorite feature of this workstation is you have the ability to actually secure your laptop down.”
Keeping Her Laptop and Accessories Secure
Lindsay has experienced a laptop falling from a workstation, so securing it with AeroTrac’s Tech Clamps addresses a concern she knows firsthand. The clamps help keep her computer in place when the workstation gets bumped or moved.
She also points to the accessories that let her organize the station around the way she shoots. A hook provides a place to hang her tether cable, keeping it off the floor and making the setup cleaner.
An accessory holder adds storage within reach, while attachments underneath the workstation let her secure hard drives without taking up space beside her laptop.
Taking Her Tethering Station on Location
Portability is another reason AeroTrac earned a place in Lindsay’s kit. She explains that carrying a fully expanded tether table can be awkward. AeroTrac folds in half, and its carrying handle makes moving between locations easier.
For Lindsay, the appeal comes from those practical improvements together: securing her laptop, organizing her accessories, and making her tethering station easier to bring along.
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LeverLock Plus for Camera Port Protection and Cable Security
Lindsay Adler learned early in her tethering experience how much a secure cable connection matters. A loose cable would move around and lose connection, leading her to add a cable management plate to her camera. Having already used LeverLock, she welcomed the improvements in the TetherGuard LeverLock Plus Plate.
“So, anything that’s going to improve my tethering experience is something I’m going to add to my kit.”
In her demonstration, Lindsay highlights the five points of contact that secure the tether cable to the camera. She explains that cable movement can damage the camera port, making protection a priority in her setup.
With LeverLock Plus, she notes a more secure feel, a larger plate, and additional rubber surface area where the plate meets the camera to help keep it firmly in place.
Lindsay also points to the plate’s Arca compatibility. With a compatible tripod mount, she can attach her camera directly without adding another tripod plate—a useful feature when moving between handheld shooting and a supported setup.
She describes the updates as subtle improvements to a tool she already owns, with a clear reason to upgrade: keeping her camera and tethered connection more secure.
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The Optima 10G Extension Cable in Lindsay’s Gear Lineup
Lindsay’s featured tethering gear also includes the TetherPro Optima 10G USB-C TetherBoost Locking Extension Cable, an option for adding distance between the camera and workstation.
The 16-foot extension complements the portable setup she describes with AeroTrac. Integrated TetherBoost technology supports signal integrity over longer distances, while the SecureLock connection locks onto compatible TetherPro Optima cable tips to help prevent accidental separation at the cable junction.
For photographers taking inspiration from Lindsay’s setup, it provides additional reach when the camera needs to move farther from the computer while keeping the cable connection secure.
More Lighting Gear Featured in Lindsay’s Video
Alongside her tethering upgrades, Lindsay’s featured gear includes equipment for creating and controlling light in the studio and on location.
Profoto Pro B3 750Ws Battery Powered Monolight
The Profoto Pro-B3 is another addition in Lindsay’s gear lineup. With 750Ws of battery-powered flash, it offers flexibility to position lighting without needing a nearby power outlet.
For photographers exploring Lindsay’s equipment choices, the Pro-B3 adds a portable lighting option alongside her mobile tethering station. Watch her video for her perspective on where it fits into her kit.
MagMod MagStand
Lindsay’s lighting gear picks also include the MagMod MagStand. Designed for portability, stability, and quick adjustments, it supports the lighting side of a setup that needs to travel.
For photographers taking inspiration from Lindsay’s kit, the MagStand is another reminder to consider the equipment supporting the lights as carefully as the lights themselves.
Westcott V Flat Fabric with Frame
Rounding out Lindsay’s featured gear is the Westcott V-Flat system, a collapsible frame with fabric surfaces for portable light control.
For photographers exploring Lindsay’s gear choices, it offers a versatile way to shape light around a subject. White surfaces bounce light into shadows, while black surfaces reduce reflected fill to create deeper contrast. Its collapsible design also makes it practical to transport between shoots.
Watch Lindsay’s Full Gear Breakdown
Watch Lindsay Adler’s full video for her perspective on the featured equipment.
If you’re building your own tethered photography setup, start with a workstation that keeps image review accessible and cable management that supports movement around the set. Explore the AeroTrac Workstation System and LeverLock Plus to bring those pieces together.
For more photography education, visit Lindsay Adler’s lighting guides and learning resources.
