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GEAR I USE

No sponsored fluff. This is the kit I actually shoot, clean and power my cameras with every week — the stuff that's earned a permanent spot in my bag. If you want it, I've linked where to get it. Outside the US? The Amazon buttons send you to your own country's store.

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Try most of this gear before you buy — rent it from us by the day or week.

CAMERAS

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SONY · CINEMA

Sony FX3

My dedicated video body. Full-frame cinema line, incredible in low light, and built for run-and-gun — it lives on a gimbal or in my hand.

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SONY · MIRRORLESS

Sony A7R V

What I shoot weddings on. 61 megapixels of detail, so I can crop into a frame and still print it wall-size. The resolution is unreal.

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META · WEARABLE

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

Hands-free POV capture in an everyday Wayfarer frame—a useful option for behind-the-scenes clips and first-person content.

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SONY · MIRRORLESS

Sony A7 V

Fast, dependable hybrid body with excellent autofocus, strong stabilization, and a versatile full-frame sensor for photo and video work.

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CANON · CINEMA

Canon C50

Compact full-frame cinema camera with internal RAW, active cooling, professional I/O, and a versatile RF mount for serious production work.

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SONY · LENS

Sony FE 24–70mm f/2.8 GM II

My go-to standard zoom: sharp, fast, dependable, and versatile enough to stay on the camera for most professional shoots.

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DJI · AUDIO

DJI Mic 3 Kit

Compact wireless lavalier kit with reliable two-person audio, onboard backup recording, and a small receiver that is easy to run on fast shoots.

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SONY · LENS

Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM

flagship fast prime with beautiful separation, sharp wide-open results, and dependable autofocus for portraits, low light, and cinematic detail.

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SONY · MIRRORLESS

Sony A7 IV

My do-everything body. The one I reach for when a job is part photo, part video — balanced, reliable, never the weak link.

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INSTA360 · ACTION

Insta360 X5

My action cam. 360 capture means I point it roughly the right way and reframe later. It goes places I’d never risk a Sony.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

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Sensor care

UES Full-Frame Sensor Cleaning Kit

A dedicated full-frame sensor-cleaning kit with correctly sized 1.0X swabs. Follow VisibleDust and your camera manufacturer’s directions carefully.

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OPTICS

Eclipse Optic Cleaning Solution (2 oz)

The only spray I trust on front elements. Streak-free, safe for coatings, and a little goes a long way.

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CLOTHS

MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloths (6-Pack)

My everyday workhorses for lens glass and screens. Keep them clean and use them only on optical surfaces—never directly on a camera sensor.

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SOLVENT

MG Chemicals 824 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol

For cleaning compatible external equipment surfaces only—never apply it directly to a camera sensor or lens glass. Follow the camera or lens manufacturer’s instructions.

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HANDS

Nitrile gloves

Keeps skin oils off swabs, sensors and front elements. Cheap insurance against putting a fingerprint where it really matters.

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POWER & BATTERIES

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Battery Charging Station

POWEREXTRA PRO · KIT

Powerextra Pro NP-FZ100 Battery & Dual Charger Kit

My third-party backups for the Sony bodies. A fraction of OEM price and they’ve held up shoot after shoot. I keep a pile charged.

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Battery Charging Station

SONY · OEM BATTERY

Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery

The genuine Sony battery for FX3, A7 IV, A7R V and other NP-FZ100 bodies—my primary power choice for critical shoots.

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