CAMERA GEAR

Ever wondered what sort of gear I use for my filmmaking and photography? When I was just starting out (back in 2014), I remember the initial experience to be quite overwhelming. Which camera to choose? There are so many options! What about lenses? Will this lens work on that camera? What about lighting? How am I going to store my files? And most importantly, how much is all this gear going to cost me?

I’ve always been quite a frugal person. So I ended up deciding to simply start out with what I already had available to me, my iPhone 5C, and a cheap little point-and-shoot camera (Olympus SZ-14). Through much practice and experimentation, I slowly began to recognise the limitations of these systems, and over the years, have gradually upgraded cameras and added to my kit as I’ve gone. 

Below you will find listed almost everything I currently use for my projects (as of 2020) and what works best for my needs, primarily as a wildlife filmmaker. By creating this list, I’m hoping it’ll help ease some of the stresses involved in getting started, so you can spend less time worrying about gear and spend more time out shooting and getting creative!