Camera Gear

Since this is a question most asked - “what camera do you use” - I’m sharing my most recent and most used camera equipment below. It is by no means an exhaustive list, but a good reference in case you are considering purchasing quality gear to document your own journey, and create dream memories.

Your Gear Is More Important

If you want to save time and learn what camera (and lens) investment matters MOST TO YOU, you can skip the following and check out my free video guide - Ultimate Mirrorless Camera Buying Guide. Otherwise read on about my gear.

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Cameras

Lenses for Canon EOS R5

Lenses for Sony A7IV

Tripods

  • Leofoto LS-254C X Version Ranger Series Tripod

    Leofoto LS-254C X Version Ranger Series Tripod

    My third tripod after using Gitzo and MeFoto (no longer available) for 10 years.

  • Leofoto GW-01 3-Way Geared Head with QR Plate

    Leofoto GW-01 3-Way Geared Head with QR Plate

    High precision tripod head great for landscape and architecture photography

  • Gitzo GT1542T Series 1 Carbon Fiber Traveler 4 Section Tripod

    Gitzo GT1542T Series 1 Carbon Fiber Traveler 4 Section Tripod

    My main tripod over 10 years. No longer available, but click the button below to see the updated version. Learn why you need a tripod.

  • Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ballhead

    Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ballhead

    Mid-sized ballhead attached to my Gitzo tripod for the past 10+ years.

  • LEOFOTO VH-30N Two-Way Tripod Head

    LEOFOTO VH-30N Two-Way Tripod Head

    Used to replace the MeFOTO kit head. Mainly used for panoramic photo and videos.

  • Leofoto LB-60N 60mm Tripod Leveling Base

    Leofoto LB-60N 60mm Tripod Leveling Base

    Optional piece connecting Leofoto 2-way tripod head to tripod.

  • PGYTECH Mini Camera Tripod

    PGYTECH Mini Camera Tripod

    For point and shoot, mobile phone or light weight mirrorless or DSLRs.

Lens Filters

  • NiSi 82mm 1-5 Stops Variable Neutral Density Filter

    NiSi 82mm 1-5 Stops Variable Neutral Density Filter

    For both of my Canon RF27-70mm f2.8 and Canon RF15-35mm f2.8 lenses. Used for both photos and videos. Learn when and how to use filters.

  • NiSi 67mm 1-5 Stops Variable Neutral Density Filter

    NiSi 67mm 1-5 Stops Variable Neutral Density Filter

    For both of my Sony GM 35mm f1.4 and Sony GM 24mm f1.4 lenses. Used for both photos and videos.

  • Breakthrough Photography 67mm 6-Stop ND Filter

    Breakthrough Photography 67mm 6-Stop ND Filter

    For both of my Sony GM35mm, 1.4 lens and Sony GM24mm, 1.4 lenses. Used only for video. Not used as often as the two variable filters.

  • NiSi 100x100mm Explorer 10-Stop Neutral Density Filter

    NiSi 100x100mm Explorer 10-Stop Neutral Density Filter

    Mainly for long exposure photography.

  • Lee Graduated Neutral Density Filters

    Lee Graduated Neutral Density Filters

    For landscape photograpy only.

  • Magnetic ND Filters Set For DJI OSMO Pocket 3

    Magnetic ND Filters Set For DJI OSMO Pocket 3

    Used for my DJI OSMO Pocket 3 vlogging camera

Memory Cards

  • Sony Cfexpress Type B Tough Memory Card 128GB

    Sony Cfexpress Type B Tough Memory Card 128GB

    Main memory card for Canon EOS R5.

  • Sony CFexpress Type A Memory Card 160GB

    Sony CFexpress Type A Memory Card 160GB

    Main memory card for Sony A7IV. I bought a memory card with larger storage as I use my Sony camera for videos more often.

  • Sony 128GB UHS-II Memory Card

    Sony 128GB UHS-II Memory Card

    Used to be the main card for Sony A7III. Now for the slot 2 backup card in Canon EOS R5.

  • Sony 64GB UHS-II Memory Card

    Sony 64GB UHS-II Memory Card

    For slot 2 backup card in Sony A7IV.

  • SanDisk 256GB Extreme Micro SDXC UHS-I Memory Card

    SanDisk 256GB Extreme Micro SDXC UHS-I Memory Card

    For both DJI mini 2 drone and DJI OSMO Pocket 3.

Memory Card Readers

  • ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II Dual-Slot Memory Card Reader

    ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II Dual-Slot Memory Card Reader

    Can read memory cards for both card slots of Canon EOS R5.

  • Unitek CFexpress B Card Reader

    Unitek CFexpress B Card Reader

    Can only read main memory card for Canon EOS R5.

  • Sony CFexpress A Card Reader

    Sony CFexpress A Card Reader

    Can only read main memory card for Sony A7IV.

  • PGYTECH card reader

    PGYTECH card reader

    Can read and store memory cards for both DJI drone and OSMO pocket.

Portable Hard Drives

  • SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD

    SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD

    The portable hard drive I used for our 23-week overseas family travel in 2023.

  • SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD

    SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD

    Portable drives I used most often during travel. Learn my top 10 tech accessories

  • SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive

    SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive

    Time machine backup drive for 2TB portable hard drives during travel.

  • WD 5TB Elements Portable HDD

    WD 5TB Elements Portable HDD

    Small and light weight portable hard drives for backup during travel.

  • Seagate Expansion 14TB External Hard Drive HDD

    Seagate Expansion 14TB External Hard Drive HDD

    Backup drive when not traveling.

Accessories

  • DJI Wireless Microphone

    DJI Wireless Microphone

    I bought lots of microphones, wired or wireless before, this is my favorite solution for recording quality sound.

  • L-bracket for Canon EOS R5

    L-bracket for Canon EOS R5

    Only used when using camera on the tripod. All my L-plates for other previous cameras were from Really Right Stuff.

  • Neewer Magnetic RGB Video Light

    Neewer Magnetic RGB Video Light

    Typically mounted on mini tripod for background ambience light for videos. Or mounting video accessories on camera during travel.

  • Canon dual battery charger

    Canon dual battery charger

    Battery charger for Canon EOS R5 and any Canon mirrorless / DSLR camera batteries.

Bags & Storage

  • F-stop Guru backpack with medium ICU

    F-stop Guru backpack with medium ICU

    I bought mine (in different color) over 10 years ago and it’s still in perfect shape and my main camera bag. Learn how to choose the right camera bag

  • WANDRD PRVKE Lite Photography Bag

    WANDRD PRVKE Lite Photography Bag

    My equipment outgrew my camera bag capacity so I bought a second one. This one is shallower and fits smaller cameras and drones better.

  • Brevite Camera Backpack

    Brevite Camera Backpack

    My everyday walk around camera backpack. See more details in this video

  • PGYTECH Tech Accessories Pouch

    PGYTECH Tech Accessories Pouch

    Personal favorite tech organizer pouch (mentioned in this video)

other equipment and accessories

The above is the list of my current camera gear that I use most often and would recommend. For other essentials such as computers, software, as well as additional accessories, my past cameras, especially DSLRs and lenses for the past 15+ years, check out my complete gear list.