My Minimalist Photography Gear | Cameras, Audio & Lighting I Use
I’ve spent the last 11+ years collecting way too much camera gear, a classic case of GAS. It turns out that you don’t need all that extra gear to get professional results. If I need something specific for a project, I just rent it. This is my actual minimalist setup now: the essentials I use for client work and creating content.
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Cameras
Sony A7IV - Full Frame
My main workhorse for photos and video. A great hybrid camera, perfect for professional portraits and events.
Sony A6700 - APS-C Mirrorless
Lightweight backup and travel camera that still delivers professional results.
DJI Pocket 3
Tiny but powerful for behind-the-scenes and vertical video content.
Lenses
Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
I chose this workhorse lens because it’s significantly lighter than the 24-70mm, yet still offers a lot of versatility, especially for video.
Sony 35mm f/1.8 Full-Frame E-Mount
I primarily use this lens when working in low light, and it also serves as a backup. This lens also doubles up as a 50mm equivalent on my Sony A6700.
Sony 85mm f/1.8 Full-Frame E-Mount
My go-to lens for headshots. This lens also doubles as a 127mm equivalent on my Sony A6700, which I primarily use at events.
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN - for APS-C Mirrorless
My go-to lens for events on my Sony A6700. This lens is super sharp at 1.4 and has an equivalent focal length of 84mm
Sony 11mm f/1.8 Ultra-Wide E-Mount Prime Lens for APS-C Mirrorless
My least-used lens on the Sony A6700. But it’s an excellent lens for when I need ultra-wide shots.
Audio
DJI Mic 2
Clean, reliable wireless audio I use for YouTube, mentoring, and client projects
RØDE VideoMic GO
I use this for more directional sounds, mainly to capture ambient audio on my camera and audio to my laptop.
Bags & Accessories
SMALLRIG Half Cage for Sony Alpha 6700
For me, a must-have accessory for my Sony A6700. It allows me to add 1/4″ accessories such as my Iphone mount for BTS.
NEEWER Magnetic Phone Tripod Mount Adapter
A must-have accessory if you want to mount your iPhone 15 onwards to your camera magnetically. This connects to the mag safe.
Leaplumin Tripod Adapter for iPad & Tablet
An outstanding accessory if you want to mount your iPad to a stand.
BoYata Laptop Stand, 6 Levels of Height Adjustable Portable Laptop Holder
Great for raising your laptop, small and compact.
FOSOTO 48in/123cm Photography Light Stand
Super portable and lightweight stand. I use it mainly for my BTS camera (DJI Pocket 3)
Peak Design Camera Cube V2, Extra Small
I use this for a shoulder strap during events, small and lightweight.
Peak Design Travel Line Backpack 30 L
This is my main bag; I love the rear opening, as it allows me to put my own camera cubes inside.
Peak Design Travel Duffel 35L Sage
I mainly use this for travel backup, especially when I need extra space or if I am camping at festivals.
Lighting
Godox RS60Bi LED Studio Light 60W Bi-Color 2800K-6500K
I love how portable and small this light is. I mainly use it for video content for an extra pop of light
Godox LITEMONS C30Bi Bi-Color LED Video Light
A very portable but powerful light, I sometimes use this at events on my camera when needed. It is also my backup light.
Godox AD200Pro II
I love this flash, super portable but packs a lot of power at 200W. I use this during my portraits indoors with an umbrella or on its own outdoors
Godox V480 S V480-S TTL Flash
I love this lightweight flash; it doesn’t add a lot of weight when I use it on my camera. I use this during events or at weddings.
Godox iT30 Pro S iT30Pro S Mini Flash
A very portable flash and trigger, I use this for travel and a backup trigger,
Godox X3-S Touchscreen TTL Wireless Flash Trigger
I love how small this trigger is.
Tech
Crucial X9 Pro 2TB Portable External SSD
I recently switched from Samsung SSD drives; I find these to be faster. I use this as a working backup when I am working on projects.
Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Compact Wireless Mouse
Great size for travel and silent mouse clicks
Seagate Portable Drive 5TB
I use this for long-term backup. Very compact and doesn’t require an external power supply.