Camera gear recommendations from a working Seattle photographer and videographer, the Sony cameras, lenses, gimbal, and flash I shoot weddings, real estate, and events with, plus the higher end upgrades on my list next, with notes on what each piece ...
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On My List Next
The Kit I Shoot With
On My List Next
On my list. Sony's compact cinema camera, the step up for dedicated video work.
Sony FX3 camera
On my list. The GM upgrade of the 24 to 70 I already live on, lighter and sharper.
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens
On my list. The pro telephoto for weddings and events, f/2.8 the whole way through.
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II lens
On my list for aerials. Dual cameras and strong low light in a drone that still travels light.
DJI Air 3S drone
On my list. The current top end MacBook Pro for editing, the upgrade path from my M1 Max.
Apple MacBook Pro with M4 Max
On my list. The fast prime for weddings and low light, sharp even wide open.
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens
On my list. A proper video light for interviews and product work that does not cost Aputure money.
amaran 200d video light
The Kit I Shoot With
My main video body. Low light is unreal on this thing, it is what I reach for on weddings and events when the light dies.
Sony a7S III camera
My hybrid workhorse. Photos and video both, the body I use most on real estate and portrait days.
Sony a7 IV camera
My wide angle for real estate interiors. Makes small rooms look big without bending the walls too much.
Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G lens
The lens that lives on my camera. 24 to 70 covers almost everything I shoot in a day.
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 lens for Sony E mount
My reach lens. Ceremonies from the back, details, and compressed shots that make backgrounds melt away.
Sony FE 70-300mm lens
My gimbal for walkthroughs and smooth movement on real estate and wedding days.
DJI RS 5 gimbal
Pocket sized flash with real power. Off camera light for portraits, headshots, and dark reception rooms.
Godox AD200 Pro flash
The camera that is always in my pocket. Behind the scenes, quick clips, and content when the big rigs are packed away.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
What I edit on. Chews through 4K timelines in Final Cut without breaking a sweat.
