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Photography Gear and Accessories
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items People like to ask me what's the best camera. The answer is the one you have! Even new phones these days have incredible cameras. I've shot everything from 4x5, medium format, toy cameras and digital. When I decided to invest in digital photography I...
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Camera and Lenses
Lighting
Accessories
Camera and Lenses
This my main camera, and my only digital camera. I've been shooting with it since 2019 and still use it all the time.
Nikon Z7 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
This adapter allows me to use my older F mount lenses with the Z system. Good lenses are an investment. Eventually I'd like to upgrade to all z lenses. For now this allows me to use the lenses I already have.
Nikon Mount Adapter FTZ for F-Mount Lenses
Mine is so used that the black has worn off! I don't even know how long I've had it. Maybe 12 years! It's a trooper. I might have shot a half million photos by now with it. This is my go to focal length. I find it's the most versatile esp when I'm go...
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
This is my favorite for astrophotography. I can get the Milky Way stars and landscape framed up nicely with this one. It pays to have when shooting interiors and small spaces too.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens
This was a splurge. I got it to take photos of birds, the sun, and the moon. It's also really great for getting candid shots of people at a distance. I'm having a lot of fun with it. People take notice when I'm using it so be prepared for some conver...
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR - Nikon
Lighting
This is a great tool at an affordable cost. I shoot more with natural light but sometimes you need something extra.
Godox Flash
I just got this and it's really easy to setup. Just make sure you have the adapter for your light stand that has a flash mount and hole for the umbrella 🌂
Godox 120cm/47.2" Umbrella Octagon Softbox
I have fun using this for light painting.
Uv Flashlight
Accessories
This is easy to carry. I fold it up and stick it in the side of my camera backpack. It can handle larger lenses too. Sometimes I wish I went with the lighter carbon fiber model, but I think that less weight might not do well in windy conditions.
BeFree - Manfrotto
I have one sized 128GB that suits me for both photo and video. I have a second one for when I'm traveling without a computer to download on the go.
Xqd Memory Card
Essential for mounting to a tripod. Sometimes you need an extra one.
Classic Camera Plates – Original 38mm Dovetail Standard
This has everything you need to keep your camera clean. It's better than paying someone to clean your sensor. It's really easy to do.
Sensor Cleaning Kit
If you are concerned with the color in your photos than this is the tool to have. After you can easily match true to life colors.
ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 - Calibrite - Germany
This is the fastest way I've found to download my RAW files from memory card to computer.
Sony CFexpress Type B / XQD Memory Card Reader
This roller bag can fit what I need for a day out and works as carry-on for flights. I've had mine for over 10 years and the wheels are still good. It does convert to a backpack with straps, but takes a minute to do that. Honestly I have it too weigh...
Camera Bags
There are really incredible for shooting handheld video. I've used them before and hope to own one. I'm not great shooting handheld. This gives you a steady shot and the ability to move through a scene.
Gimbals & Kameras - DJI
If you want to avoid camera shake a cable release will do the trick. It's also essential if you want to shoot bulb mode.
Kiwifotos MC-DC2 Remote Shutter Release Cord Nikon