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Must Have 2021 Gear

We often get asked about our travel gear but since the lockdown, people are interested in our commercial shooting gear. Below, you will find all of the gadgets we use on a weekly basis to create the content our clients love. Some are bigger ticket items and some are the fun, cheaper finds we can’t go without while at hone or on the road.

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1. The Most Anticipated Camera in Years

2. Let There Be Light

3. All About Glass

All lenses are not created equal. That said, we are not huge fans of spending thousands of dollars on one single lens when some brands out there are making incredible “comparable” glass for a lot less. We get it, a sweet G Master 600mm is nice to have but at a hefty price of $13,000, let’s skip it!

Let’s look at a 24mm prime lens that would fit the Sony e-mount system. Sony makes a delicious looking G Master F1.4 lens for just under $1,300.

In comes as no surprise that we would have a plethora of inexpensive lenses to recommend but there is a caveat. The one lens we will spurge for eventually for a few reasons is the one and only: 24-70mm F2.8 G Master zoom lens. It’s almost $2,000 which is why it is hard to justify the cost but once you try it (and we have), the amount of care in making that glass is apparent. With a constant  F2.8 throughout the zoom, it truly feels like an exquisite prime lens with zooming capabilities. For fans of bokeh, this one is sublime and we’re in love with the custom button right on the lens. It has to be said that if you do not like heavy lenses, this one will have you swearing up a storm. 

Below are the lenses we use on a regular basis and some that are in our cart for the near future.

Rokinon 24 mm F2.8

Rokinon 50mm F1.4

Rokinon 100mm F2.8 Macro

Sony 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS

Sony 12-24mm F4 G Wide Angle

4. Cage + Accessories

This section serves three purposes explaining why you may want to be using a cage for your cameras on your next shoot:

3. The last one is a little silly but such a reality when dealing with some clients. It is clear that some clients will judge you by the gear you use and therefore justify the cost and your production value even before you show them a single frame of footage. Showing up to any type of shoot with a slightly bigger rig with monitor, lights, microphone, handle, etc. will work in your favor right away. The only issue now is to back it up with some actual talent and make use of those accessories to their full potential 😉

The links below are the various accessories we fit our cage (depending on the shoot) to protect our camera and help us shoot with the least amount of wasted time and the most versatility.

Our Favorite Cage

Our Cheap Monitor

Our Best Monitor

Our Side Handle

Our Top Handle

Our Base Plate

Our Carbon Fiber Rods

Our Rail Block Lens Support

Our Follow Focus System

Our Cage Folding Tool Set

Our Cold Shoe Mounts

Our Cheap Lapel Microphones

Our Cheap Shotgun Microphone

Our Variable Density Filter

Our Favorite On Camera Light

5. Reflectors + Backdrops & More

Here are some of the cheaper products you can buy that will make the most difference in the quality of your productions. Whether you’re shooting products or on location shooting talent, having one or all of the items below will definitely up your game.

Our Favorite 5 in 1 Light Reflector

Our Favorite White Backdrop

Our Favorite Black Backdrop

Our Favorite Backdrop Support System

Our Favorite Versatile Clamps

Our Favorite Rotating Turntable

Our Favorite Backdrop Support System

Our Favorite Fairy Lights for Bokeh Background

Our Favorite Flat Lay Backgrounds

Our Favorite Reflective Surface (B&W)

6. Office Essentials

It’s not always all about shooting, creating content,  traveling and being on the go. Everyone needs a functional office space to get things done. Here is our set up and we absolutely LOVE it.

Our Favorite Adjustable Electric Desk

Our Favorite Ergonomic Office Chair

Our Favorite Anti Fatigue Mat for Standing Position

Our Favorite Peg Boards for Organizing

Our Favorite Editing & Everyday Laptop

Our Favorite Vertical Laptop Stand

Our Favorite SSD Hard Drive

Our Favorite Desk Mat

Our Favorite Wireless iPhone Charger

Our Favorite Monitor

Our Favorite USB C Hub 7 in 1

Our Favorite Diffuser

Our Favorite Oils

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