Every now and then I see questions on what gear I use to shoot my stuff, so here’s a list…
Also, I’d always recommend checking out mpb.com for used versions of this gear to save some cash. I buy lots of stuff used, all of it on mpb.com. Here are links to countries where they operate:
mpb.com UK: https://prf.hn/l/7ENdqRe
mpb.com USA: https://prf.hn/l/78akbxN
mpb.com EU: https://prf.hn/l/KjaGwW1
mpb.com Germany: https://prf.hn/l/KXy0xvV
mpb.com France: https://prf.hn/l/7x1x5Od
Sony A7RV
A camera I’m learning to like, but will likely never love. In short it’s a perfect little machine that delivers everything I could ever want from a camera, but it’s utterly void of personality. Not a deal breaker, clearly, but I wish it had a couple of quirks.
Amazon: https://geni.us/sonya7rivjp
B&H (US only): https://bhpho.to/3qYUIJd
Sony A7 IV
An amazing hybrid camera. This is my primary body for filming, and my second body for stills. With 4k 10 bit and 30 odd megapixels, it’s great at both. Again, more machine than companion.
Amazon: https://geni.us/a7ivfilming
B&H (US only): https://bhpho.to/3xyFcqf
Sony 24-70 f2.8 GM
Hilariously expensive but equally sharp. My most used lens by far, a 24-70 is crucial for my work. It’s not the most exciting proposition but I’ve no desire to be changing lenses in bad weather and it covers pretty much every focal length I regularly want to shoot at.
Amazon: https://geni.us/sonyworkhorse
B&H (US only): https://bhpho.to/3gIuis6
Sony 40mm f2.5 G
My go to focal length, and my go to lens. Particularly in cities or tight spaces where I don’t want to look like a photographer who needs a permit. As sharp as it is small, and it’s all metal construction means it’ll last.
Amazon: https://geni.us/40mm25
B&H (US only): https://geni.us/40mmbandh
Sigma 90mm f2.8
If I’m shooting on the 40mm and want to carry something longer for ‘just in case’, this is what I turn to. Again all metal, again tiny, and again brilliantly sharp. Nice job Sigma.
Amazon: https://geni.us/DHZX
B&H (US only): https://geni.us/90mmsigma
Sony 24mm f1.4 GM
Twice the size of the other primes in part because it has twice the responsibility. This is the go to vlog lens for me, and it takes my wide angle photos too. How a lens can be this sharp with such little distortion I’ll never know.
Amazon: https://geni.us/NYBvat
B&H (US only): https://geni.us/NC95qsa
Peak Design Slings
I’ve got a 10L and as 6L version. Both built great, and force me to take less, which means I enjoy my photography more.
Amazon: https://geni.us/3DpJI
B&H (US only): https://geni.us/x1fF3WR
Shimoda ACTION X 30
The best camera bag I’ve ever had. Well thought through storage for both camera equipment and all the other gear you need in hills. I love that it’s expandable too, meaning it adapts to the size of your adventure on any given day. I have the 50L for really big days too.
DJI MINI PRO 3
I’m not a fan of drones. They’re loud, fairly dangerous and I’m never all that connected to photos I take from perspectives I didn’t actually get to see with my own eyes. Still, for a bit of b-roll every now and then this works great.
Amazon: https://geni.us/minipro3dji
B&H (US only): https://bhpho.to/3xA2mNb
Canon Pro 1000
This A2 printer has been around a while now but it’s a beast, both in its output and weight (35kg). I use this for all of my prints I sell up to A2, and for anything bigger I use a print studio here in the UK.
WEX (UK): https://geni.us/canonpro1000wex
B&H (US only): https://bhpho.to/38yah0C
IPHONE 14 PRO MAX
My navigation, podcast, email, phone, instagram story, but most of all a genuinely impressive camera. You can, and I have printed huge with the files from the main camera to great effect. To be honest even if this thing did nothing else I’d use it as a pocket camera now.
Amazon: https://geni.us/kTIIXA