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Camera & Filming Gear

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Everything I currently use for entry level wildlife documentary making.
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Camera body, lenses, and accessories

My main camera set-up, used for most of my photography and filming.

 
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Really lightweight and versatile camera. Super handy for travel, but doesn’t have all the filming capabilities I now want for wildlife (namely, higher frame rates for slow-mo filming).
Olympus OM-D E-M10 III - A street photographer's review
 
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My most versatile lens. Goes from portraits to wildlife and lives on my camera as my most used lens.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
 
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My current zoom lens, used for pretty much all of my wildlife shots.
LUMIX Super Telephoto Zoom Lens H-RS100400E | Panasonic UK & Ireland
 
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My go to lens for portrait photography and getting those nice shallow depth of field shots. Great for branded shoots.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
 
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Helps me keep a steady shot without having to try set up a tripod really quickly. Great for safaris and low angles.
NEEWER Sandbag for Photography
 
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Super fun lens to play with! This isn't used much for wildlife but makes for some really fun BTS shots.
LUMIX 8mm Fisheye Lens H-F008E | Panasonic UK & Ireland
 
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Cool for low light and capturing the vibe in hotels, plus it's super compact. Not very versatile but fun to play around with for BTS and brand shoots.
M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8
 
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Super compact wide angle lens. Really fun for getting the whole vibe of a room or venue. Not super versatile but really fun to play with.
LUMIX Wide Angle Camera Lens H-H014AE | Panasonic UK & Ireland

Audio and Lighting

 
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My current micriphone for on camera use. Picks up ambience, nature sounds, etc.
VideoMicro
 
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NOW DISCONTINUED. My current mic for filming interviews etc on camera. Discontinues but I would love one of the newer models.
Wireless GO | Compact Wireless Microphone System | RØDE
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My go-to mic for filming with my phone. Really easy to use and good quality.
WMX-2-L-DUO | iPhone Wireless Lav Mic System | Movo

Other

 
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What I use for quick, on the go filming and underwater filming. My GoPro screen cracked from a very simple fall and is not possible to fix, so I would go for a different brand in future.
GoPro Hero 11