Video & Photo Setup

The gear I use for all of my videos and photos. This page is always being kept up to date.

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Cameras

Sony a7IV

Sony a7IV

My main A Roll camera for YouTube. Full-frame sensor with incredible autofocus, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording, and excellent low light performance.

Sony ZV-E10

Sony ZV-E10

Now used for B Roll or as my webcam. Great auto focus and a fantastic beginner APS-C camera.

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro

The Main B Roll camera. I record at 4K24 using the Final Cut Camera app.

Lenses

Sony 24mm F1.4 GM

Sony 24mm F1.4 GM

My main A Roll lens for YouTube. G Master quality with beautiful bokeh, fast F1.4 aperture, and tack-sharp images. Perfect pairing with the a7IV.

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN

Used on my webcam setup with the ZV-E10. Great depth of field due to low aperture.

Viltrox 25mm F1.7

Viltrox 25mm F1.7

Used on the ZV-E10 for top-down desk shots.

Audio

Sennheiser MKE 600

Sennheiser MKE 600

Main audio shotgun microphone. Usually I attach this to a boom arm just out of shot when not sat at my desk.

Shure MV7+

Shure MV7+

Main condenser microphone for talking heads shot at my desk. Also used for video meetings / calls.

Zoom F3

Zoom F3

Used to record audio in 32-bit float. Powered by USB or AA battery, saves audio to micro SD.

RODE Video Micro

RODE Video Micro

I connect this to my iPhone for better audio via a USB-C adapter.

Lighting

Amaran 200d

Amaran 200d

Main key light for all videos, gets plenty bright and fan noise is minimal.

Aputure Light Dome SE

Aputure Light Dome SE

Softbox used with the Amaran, delivers really soft light that I love.

NEEWER 18"/45cm Octagonal Softbox

NEEWER 18"/45cm Octagonal Softbox

Softbox used with the Amaran, but at my desk where space is limited.

SMALLRIG Video Light

SMALLRIG Video Light

Really handy portable light that does RGB and colour temperatures.

Monitors

Viltrox DC-550 PRO

Viltrox DC-550 PRO

Budget monitor that I mainly use for focus peaking.

Tripods & Rigging

K&F Concept 62" Aluminum Tripod

K&F Concept 62" Aluminum Tripod

Mid range Tripod that collapses really small, also very light.

SmallRig Light Stand W/ Boom

SmallRig Light Stand W/ Boom

Used for mounting key light or boom for Microphone.