Camera Gear
Camera gear we use
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Here is a list of camera and video equipment that I use to make my shows. Each one has a purchase link attached. By clicking any one of these links and then purchasing anything from Amazon during that visit, a small contribution is made to the channel by Amazon. We hope this list will be of use to you as you share your overland adventures with the world.
Cameras and lenses
SONY α7 III full-frame image sensor. https://amzn.to/2SDZpcM
SONY α7S III full-frame image sensor. A truly astonishing camera. https://amzn.to/3w6ODcK
SONY FX-6 full-frame image sensor camcorder. Be prepared for a big learning curve. Amazing images, but quite demanding on the operator. https://amzn.to/3jrlpCA
SONY FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS. Amazing value. Very sharp and great macro. The focus motors are a bit noisy. https://amzn.to/3hnZSrV
SONY FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM. This has been my standard lens for a few years now. Wonderful tonality. https://amzn.to/3qAnjCi
SONY FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM. My newest lens, I see myself using it as a standard lens for a lot of things https://amzn.to/3qAiLfc
SONY FE 24mm F1.4 GM. https://amzn.to/3qIcu1m
SONY FE 35mm F1.4 GM (I don’t have it, but I want it) https://amzn.to/3w5zp7N
SONY FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM https://amzn.to/3qIcA9e
SONY FE 55mm F1.8 Sonar. (I mainly use this in my studio for presentations to camera) https://amzn.to/3w7Dp7R
DJI ACTION CAM https://amzn.to/2UVSa0J
DJI Osmo Pocket 2 https://amzn.to/47tMMBR
Older cameras and lenses
SONY FDR AX 100 4K camcorder. https://amzn.to/3AcIj6Q
SONY α6300 E-mount camera with APS-C Sensor https://amzn.to/2Lb4cZe
WIDE LENS for A6300: SONY E 10-18mm F4 OSS lens. https://amzn.to/2OOzw2c
ACTION CAM: SONY FDRX3000/W Underwater Camcorder 4K. https://amzn.to/2vY2buD
Microphones
Not a bad small general-purpose mic, but the mount isn’t very good. I use it with the Action Cam. MIC: RODE videomicro. https://amzn.to/2OOyiE8
One of my oldest pieces of kit and an outstanding mic, Sennheiser ME66/K6 – Super-Cardioid Short Shotgun Mic. https://amzn.to/2L8U6Ig
Very effective ‘dead rat’ for above: Rycote 18cm Standard Hole Classic-Softie. https://amzn.to/3h5f1zt
RODE Stereo VideoMic X. A wonderful mic for capturing a stereo sound ‘picture’. Also surprisingly good for voice when close. https://amzn.to/2OQtQET
Rode Wireless GO. I love this radio solution! https://amzn.to/2TnJwHD
Rode Lavalier GO Professional-Grade Wearable Microphone: https://amzn.to/3AfiOS2
SONY UWPD11 wireless lapel mic. (I use this less these days as I prefer the RODE GO). https://amzn.to/2Lb5K5u
Shure VP83 LensHopper shotgun microphone. Very nice sound. Dead rat not very effective. https://amzn.to/2L9mkTn
RODE NT-1A used in my studio for narration: https://amzn.to/3dtgnBQ
RODE stereo video mic (no longer sold. This is the later equivalent) https://amzn.to/3heS9fE
Stands and other accessories
Joby GorillaPod 3K Flexible Mini-Tripod with Ball Head Kit. https://amzn.to/2OV4GoX
DRONE: DJI Mavic Pro. https://amzn.to/2ORMEDP
My studio key light: Intellytech LiteCloth LC-100: https://amzn.to/3lKKVkC
My studio fill light: PIXEL K80 RGB LED light.
Small LED lights used all over the place. I have two of them. BOLING P1. https://amzn.to/3qyboFk
USB Studio audio interface. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB https://amzn.to/3AnwM4G