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Sony Content Creators Must Haves
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These are what I would be using if I was a wanted to use sony cameras for content creation.
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Cameras
 
Lenses
 
Filters
 
Accessories
 
Gimbals

Cameras

There are a lot of options but if you wanting a solid sony body, check these out.

 
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One of my top picks for a sony body.  50 mp is a lot to play with.
Sony a1 Mirrorless Camera
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Lenses

Best lenses to combo with the sony body.

 
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Great for wide angles and vlogging.
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens (Sony E)
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A good walk around length.  Not quite a wide angle but still able to fit a lot.
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens
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The 35mm and f1.4 make for a deadly combo.
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Lens
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Part of the trifecta.  Must have in any lens kit.
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens
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Filters

Elevate your production with filters.

 
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Top of the line ND/ PL combo
PolarPro Peter Mckinnon Chroma Helix Maglock VND/PL Filter (2-5 Stop)
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Another great option for a VND and a Gold mist.
PolarPro Peter Mckinnon Chroma Helix Maglock VND/PL Gold Mist Filter (2-5 Stop)
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VND with a Blackmist should be standard in any kit.
PolarPro Peter Mckinnon Chroma Helix Maglock VND/PL Black Mist Filter (2-5 Stop)
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Accessories

Its the small stuff but very critical to the overall success.

 
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Standard item in any camera cleaning kit.  MUST HAVE.
Soft Tip Silicone Air Blower Pump Dust Cleaner
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Small hard case for you memory cards.  Protect them.
JJC 12 Slots SD Micro SD Memory Card Case
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Solid option for memory cards.  Don't cheap out.
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II Memory Card
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I have used these for years, usually my go to brand.
Lexar 128GB (2-Pack) Professional 1667x SDXC
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On the pricey-er end, but a solid tripod option.
Peak Design Travel Tripod (5 Section Aluminum)
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One is none, two is one.  Always carry a few if you will be out using the camera a lot.
Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)
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My go to for camera straps, or at least the anchors.
Peak Design SL-BK-3 Slide, Camera Strap, Black
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Gimbals

If you plan on doing a look of video work, one of these is a must have.

 
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If you do video, a gimbal will help stabilize your footage.
ZHIYUN Crane 4, 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer
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This would be my pick for a gimbal that will last and work hard.
DJI RS 4, 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for Cameras
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