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Where can I use my Samy's Camera Credit Card?
Your Samy's Camera Credit Card can be used to make purchases online, at samys.com, or at any of our Retail Locations.
What are the current special financing offers?
6 Month Special Financing* on orders totaling $199 and above.
12 Month Special Financing* available on orders totaling $599 or more.
Order minimum excludes sales tax, shipping fees, and discounts. To receive special financing, simply pay with the Samy's Camera Credit Card and select the financing option during checkout.
How will I receive my Samy's Camera Credit Card Information?
Applying for an Samy's Camera Credit Card is fast and easy. The application is subject to approval by Synchrony Bank. If approved, we'll automatically add your Samy's Camera Credit Card to your account at checkout. Select the Samy's Camera Credit Card under the payment information to pull up your available account information. You will receive your Samy's Camera Credit Card in the mail within 7-10 business days after applying.
How can I manage my account?
For Samy's Camera Credit Card accounts, you can pay your bill online or modify your account settings by clicking here:
My Account
Can I ship to an alternate address?
All orders must be shipped to the billing address on file for final approval of transaction. We can not ship to an alternate address.
Pay By Phone:
Contact Synchrony Customer Service 24/7 at (866) 396-8254.
Pay By Mail:
To ensure your payment is on time, mail in advance of the payment due date. Send payment to:
Synchrony Bank
P.O. Box 960061
Orlando, FL 32896-0061
Samy's Camera Credit Card, issued by Synchrony Bank.
No Interest if Paid in Full Within 6 or 12 Months*
On purchases of $199 or more (6 months) or $599 or more (12 months) made with your Samy's Camera Credit Card. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the promotional balance is not paid in full within 6 or 12 months. Minimum monthly payments required.
*All orders must be shipped to the billing address on file for final approval of transaction. Qualifying purchase amount must be on one receipt. A Promo Fee does not apply to this offer. No interest will be charged on the promo balance if you pay it off, in full, within the promo period. If you do not, interest will be charged on the promo balance from the purchase date. The required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off the promo balance before the end of the promo period, depending on purchase amount, promo length and payment allocation. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases and, after promo period ends, to the promo balance. New Accounts as of 7/16/24: Purchase APR 34.99%. Penalty APR 39.99%.Min Interest Charge $2. A promo fee will be charged equal to 2% of the amount financed on an equal payment no interest promotion of 18 months or more. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval. We reserve the right to discontinue or alter the terms of this offer anytime.
** New Accounts as of 7/16/24: Purchase APR 34.99%. Penalty APR 39.99%.Min Interest Charge $2. A promo fee will be charged equal to 2% of the amount financed on an equal payment no interest promotion of 18 months or more. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms.
Rycote Classic Softies provide optimum wind diffusion and noise rejection while remaining cost effective. This softie features a standard size hole and measures 7" long. The softie will fit microphones with diameters from 0.7 to 0.8" / 19 to 22mm.
Compatability:
Rode: NTG3
Sennheiser: MKH 416, ME 66 K6, MKH 418
Sanken: CS-3e
Deity: S-Mic 2
The Softie Windshield System complete with its special Lyre shockmount provides two critical solutions for your microphone - wind noise attenuation and handling vibration isolation.
The Rycote "Softie" is arguably the most famous and recognizable microphone wind protection device in the world. It is the original slip-on, open cell foam with integral fur cover windscreen that has been relied on by professionals for over 25 years! Softies are used on all sorts of cylindrical microphone types such as shotguns, small diaphragm condensers, ribbon mics and on-board camera mics.
A Softie Windshield is constructed of acoustic, open-cell foam with integral synthetic fur cover. It has been engineered to provide excellent audio transparency while being tough enough for relentless use in harsh outdoor environments. The critical elements of how the foam and fur are constructed is often overlooked or disregarded. Rycote's Softie foam is specially designed to last and not be affected by inescapable damaging UV rays. The material and pile of the fur is also vital for the Softie's ability to attenuate wind noise while having minimal effect on the microphone's response. Rycote Softies have a unique rubber end cap where the microphone is inserted that creates a non-slip seal and prevents wind swirls at the rear of the microphone from getting in. Softies generally provide up to 23 dB of wind noise attenuation on axis at 0.
Rycote Softies provide excellent performance as the result of a series of factors - the fur to impede wind gusts, the open-cell foam to further diffuse the wind and the dead-air space around the microphone created by its 70mm diameter.
Softie Sizing
Pick one of two hole-width diameters - Standard hole for 19mm to 22mm width microphones, or Large Hole for 24 to 25mm width microphones. For best results, the area of the microphone the Softie covers must have a consistent cylindrical diameter without any taper or extrusions.
Example: a Sennheiser ME66/K6 is 21mm diameter = Standard Hole
Pick the length based on the "slots" of the microphone where sound is picked up - 5cm, 10cm, 12cm, 14cm, 18cm, 21cm, 24cm, 29cm, and 32cm lengths available. All the sound slots must be covered for proper results. Any integral microphone switches (low cut or pad) should also be covered with gaffers tape to seal-off potential wind incursion.
Example: a Sennheiser ME66/K6 uses an 18cm length to cover all the slots
Pick the fur length - Standard Hair (default) or Short Hair (seperate)- For most applications, the standard length fur is ideal and recommended. The short hair can be better for camera mics mounted close to the lens whereas you want to prevent Softie shadows cast in your shot. The Short Hair Softies have a negligible compromise in wind attenuation.
Your Softie: a ME66/K6 on a boom pole will use a 18cm, Standard Hole Softie