My photography gear

This is my main camera for video. My workhorse if you will. The camera I’m using now to film my first documentary.

The X100V is one of my favorite street cameras. The current X100VI keeps the fixed 35mm-equivalent lens and adds a 40.2MP sensor and in-body stabilisation. I use the X-T5 when I want to change lenses. For full-frame options, see my current Sony camera picks.

I have enjoyed using the original 56mm f/1.2 for portraits and for keeping a little distance on the street. For a new purchase, compare the current XF56mmF1.2 R WR, which adds weather resistance and closer focusing.

I use the fast and dependable Fujinon 33mm 1.4. It’s also the lens I use to document Muay Thai. If I had to pick only one Fuji lens, this would be it.

I’ve bought plenty of photography bags, but the quick-access, lightweight Peak Design backpack is my current favorite.

The Everyday Backpack V2 has quick side access to a camera and dividers you can rearrange around the kit you’re carrying.

I have used a Samsung T7 for editing video. The T7 Shield is the current rugged option for carrying those files between shoots and my editing desk. I keep a separate backup of the footage.

I know. The pricy Peak Design Tripod. But it’s the best tripod for travelling. I even use it in studio settings too. I got the carbon fibre, but they have a cheaper aluminium too.

The Aputure MC Pro is a small light I can keep in my bag for a splash of color, a background or close-up work.

The Lexar Professional 2000x V90 is an SD card for demanding photo and video work. For internal ProRes on my Fujifilm X-H2S, I need CFexpress Type B instead.

I use the RØDE Wireless PRO to record audio outside. Onboard recording gives me a separate audio file, and timecode helps me sync it with the video.

My original key light was the Aputure LS COB 300D II. The current replacement is the Aputure STORM 400x, which keeps a Bowens mount and works within Aputure’s lighting ecosystem.

I used the Atomos Ninja V+ in my studio with the Fuji X-H2S. The current Ninja TX records to CFexpress Type B or supported USB-C media, so it won’t use the older Ninja’s SATA SSD setup.

I use the Shure SM7B studio microphone with a Cloudlifter CL-1 microphone activator. For field recording, I use the RØDE VideoMic NTG on-camera shotgun microphone.

Alec Soth is a legendary photographer and together with Magnum Photos, he has developed a 5-hour photography course on the art of photography. Do yourself a favor and study this class.

If you’re into street photography this class is a must-see. You get 34 episodes and more than five hours of material with one of the most iconic and accomplished photographers alive, in Joel Meyerowitz.

Another iconic photographer, Steve McCurry - famously known for his portraits of the green-eyed ‘Afghan girl’. In his class, he teaches how he has developed his style and shooting technique.

I use the XF10–24mm f/4 for handheld wide-angle video. Optical stabilisation helps with camera shake; the current WR version also adds weather resistance. For the rest of my setup, see my Fuji lenses and cameras, my Dehancer review, and why I switched from Epidemic Sound to Musicbed.

I prefer a small gimbal setup that I’ll actually carry. The DJI RS 4 Mini is the current compact option for that kind of shooting.

I’ve used GoPros for first-person photography videos. The HERO13 Black is the compact POV option; the MISSION 1 PRO is aimed at more demanding filmmaking.