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Photography Gear

Sony a7iii

One of the top rated cameras of all time, the Sony a7iii was a massive upgrade to my camera equipment. I could not believe the difference it made to my astro, timelapse, and wildlife photography. The A7iii is a full-frame camera (with the FE mount), which means that it has a larger body but better low-light performance due to the larger sensor.

Sony a6000

The Sony a6000 is an excellent camera for beginners and was the first mirrorless camera I ever bought. I bought the bundle of the a6000 with the 55-210 mm lens, which provided me with everything I needed to get started with photography. The Sony a6000 is a crop-sensor mirorless camera (APSC), which means it is a smaller sensor than the a7iii. While it has been discontinued, the a6000 is still available on Amazon as part of a bundle with the 55-210 mm lens. Sony has a range of excellent Alpha crop-sensor replacements for the a6000, my favourite being the a6400 or the a6600.

Sony a6400

An excellent alternative to the Sony a6000.

Sony a6600 with 18-135 lens

An excellent alternative to the Sony a6000.

Sony G 100-400 (full-frame)

Wildlife and Moon Lens

Sony 55-210 (APSC)

A great lens for wildlife and moon photography

Sony 18-135 (APSC)

While I have not tried it, I have heard excellent reviews of the Sony 18-135 lens. If I were to start out in photography now, I would buy this bundle with the Sony a6400.

Camera Backpack

My Thule camera bag has changed the way I travel with my camera. The lumbar and chest support make it a great bag for carrying gear in cities and while hiking.

Tripod

The K&F Concept Tripod was a game-changer for my photography. It is incredibly stable, able to handle my Sony 100-400 mm lens with ease. The quality of my timelapses has improved by using this tripod.

Variable ND Filter

An ND filter is essential for timelapse photography (unless you are only shooting astro). The ND filter enables longer exposures, which gives the proper motion blur needed for a smooth timelapse. Be sure to check the size of your lens to buy the correct filter.

Sensor Cleaner

I never leave for a trip without sensor cleaner and swaps. Nothing is more frustrating than getting dust or sand on your camera sensor without a way to safely clean the sensor.

Air Pump

An air pump is a great way to try to quickly clean a sensor or lens. If the air pump fails, sensor cleaner is needed.

Extra Batteries

One battery won't cut it for multiple days of shooting or taking timelapses. I recommend buying a set of 2 back-up batteries. The linked batteries are for the Sony a7iii.

Intervalometer

If your camera does not have a built-in intervalometer, you will need one to take a timelapse.

DJI Mavic Mini 3 Pro

I have the DJI Mavic Mini 3 Pro and could not be happier with it. I had the DJI Mavic Mini 2 before the 3 Pro. While the 2 is a good drone for beginners, the camera quality and obstacle avoidance of the mini 3 pro makes a world of difference. Literally night and day quality for low-light performance.

There are two bundle options available for the Mini 3 Pro: the Fly More Kit and the Fly More Kit Plus

For the Mini 3 Pro, I highly recommend getting the RC controller with the built in screen. The time and energy saved by not having to plug my phone in and use it as a screen makes a huge difference when in the field filming. I personally recommend this drone for anyone who is interested in getting started with drones and cares about the camera quality.

Rode Wireless Go II

I got the Rode Microphones Wireless Go II Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System for my podcast and tutorial recordings and have been very happy with them.

LRTimelapse

LRTimelapse makes editing timelapses SO much easier. Especially when taking complicated shots across changing lighting (like shooting day-to-night or lunar eclipses). I highly recommend using LRTimelapse, you will save so many hours of editing.

Lightroom

I use Adobe Lightroom for editing photos. LRTimelapse plugs into Lightroom, making editing a breeze.

Photoshop

I use Adobe Photoshop for my composites and animations.

Final Cut Pro X

I used Final Cut Pro X for editing my videos (drone and timelapses) as well as editing my animations.

Descript

I use Descript for editing my podcasts and tutorials. Descript allows for video editing using text. That means I can edit all of the clips just by deleting words, saving hours and hours of editing time.

Macbook Pro

I got my first Mac in 2020 and it has helped me kickstart my creative career. I find the interface of the Mac very helpful and intuitive, especially when paired with the native editing apps like Final Cut Pro X.

iPad Pro

I have been using my iPad to do the final touches on my edits and it has added a whole new depth to my editing style. I also use my iPad with Procreate for mind-mapping in my second brain.

Apple Pencil

I have been using my iPad to do the final touches on my edits and it has added a whole new depth to my editing style. I also use my iPad with Procreate for mind-mapping in my second brain.

Paperlike

Paperlike makes iPads feel like you are writing on paper. I was initially hesitant about drawing on an iPad, but Paperlike made writing feel effortless.

Kobo

I read most of my books on Kobo. Especially when travelling, an e-reader like the Kobo makes my luggage lighter and my ability to read on the go easier.

Audible

I love listening to audiobooks. I can cook, clean, or go for a walk and still get through my reading list. As a creator who often uses a computer, it's nice to get away from a screen and consume books audibly.

Memory Cards

I have a few key memory card sizes for different styles of shooting:
1. 512 Gb for my timelapses.
2. 128 Gb for my drone and wildlife burst shots.
3. 64 Gb for every day shooting.

Hard Drives

When you take as many photos as I do, it's essential to have a good data management system. I have a few different types of harddrives:
1. G-Drive 14 Tb
2. My Passport 4 Tb

I back up my Macbook to the G-Drive and I back up the passports to each other. The goal is to always have at least 2 backups of all photos and edits. Ideally, you should have cloud storage as well.

Obsidian

Obsidian is by far the best way to organize my thoughts. It has an emergent structure that helps overcome my organizational issues, allowing my thoughts to structure themselves into the most relevant categories.

As part of my newsletter, I teach people how Obsidian can be used as part of a second brain to optimize thinking.

Notion

Notion helped me to finally get on top of my tasks and organize my projects. As someone who struggles with organization and planning, Notion was the perfect productivity tool to get me going, forming part of my Second Brain.

Welltory

Welltory is an app that connects to a smart watch to track heart rate variability. The structure of the data is excellent and provides a clear indication on my burnout and energy levels.

Komuso - Shift

The Shift is a breathing tool that helps control exhalation. I personally find it helps relax me and reduce anxiety when I am struggling.