THE KIT BAG
MAIN EQUIPMENT
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CANON R5 MARK II
The update to my favourite camera. Still fantastic to hold all day, the files are superb and its as flexible as I need it to be.
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CANON R5
My favourite camera I’ve used. Fast, great files, great colours and I love shooting with it. It shoots fantastic videos as well, it covers 95% of my jobs.
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CANON RF 24-70mm
My go to lens. I would say that 90% of what I shoot is done on this lens. Flexible, incredible image quality and just solid.
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CANON 24mm TSE
Love this lens, its been in my bag for years. I use it for architectural shots but occasionally for more arty based portraits or commercial images
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CANON RF 70 - 200MM F2.8 L IS USM
Rarely used but one of those lenses you need in your bag. Great for when you can't get close.
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SIGMA 85mm ART
Great for portraits by minimising any distortion, but also you're not so far away from your subject where you lose that connection
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EF to RF ADAPTER
A very simple adapter that takes EF lenses and allows them to work on the RF mount
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Sandisk SD
Of all the things never to scrimp on, its these. Buy the best from a main dealer, i’ve trusted Sandisk for my entire career.
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THINK TANK CARD WALLET
Have back up cards and have a system. Simple to use and in bright orange, easy to find in the bottom of your bag.
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THINK TANK AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL
Camera kit is heavy and having wheels on your kit bags makes life a whole lot easier!
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THINK TANK BATTERY HOLDER
Perfect for keeping all my batteries together and from damaging other equipment in my roller bag.
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TETHER TOOLS CABLE
The orange cables stand out on set, helping to prevent any trips. Tether Tools make great cables. I tether whenever possible.
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THINK TANK Red Whips
So unbelievably useful on set. Tie up cables, secure on item, bunch a curtain together - the list godson and on…
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THINK TANK CABLE MANAGEMENT 10
Fantastic little bags for holding bits and pieces such as card readers, pens, cleaning clothes etc.
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THINK TANK CABLE MANAGEMENT 20
Cables are expensive, I use this bag to keep all those cables we need for all the different types of kit.
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MANFROTTO MT055CXPRO3 TRIPOD
’ve trusted Manfrotto tripods for my entire career. Lightweight and stable without costing the earth.
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MATTHEWS APPLE BOX
А very uѕеful bit оf ѕtudіо kіt, it can be used as a prop, table, seat, a leveller, to raise you or your models up
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
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PROFOTO B1X
My go to light for location shoots. Powerful, robust and easy to use. Loads of power too.
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PROFOTO B10X PLUS
Wireless and solid lights. Great for location work.
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PROFOTO D2 STUDIO LIGHTS
Fantastic studio light. Great for portraits and commercial il shoots where you have mains power.
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PROFOTO RFi 3ft OCTA
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PROFOTO UMBRELLAS
Quick to set up. Use these more than soft boxes - love the look they give
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PROFOTO UMBRELLA DIFFUSER M
Helps the umbrella soften the light even more. Excellent for portraits where you don’t want harsh shadows
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PROFOTO CANON AIR REMOTE
The Air Remote from Profoto allows you to trigger your flashes from the camera and has a display which makes things a little easier
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PROFOTO AIR REMOTE
Does the same job as Profoto Canon Air Remote but works with any camera system. Has the added advantage of acting as a receiver for non Air packs.
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MANFROTTO 1004BAC MASTER LIGHT STAND.
Great light stands, solid and reliable, I have a couple of these for use with my larger light modifiers
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MANFROTTO CASTORS
Fantastic in the studio and on location. Moving lights around is so much easier with these attached. Unlock the wheels and off you go.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
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THE PHOTOGRAPHERS PLAYBOOK
The best way to learn is by doing. This book features assignments, ideas, stories, and anecdotes from of the world’s most talented photographers.
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TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY LONELY PLANET
At the start of my career I found this book inspirational. It opened doors to ideas, ways of shooting and is full of tips and tricks - highly recommended
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NOT JUST PICTURES CHRIS FLOYD
Inspirational is such a cliche these days, but this just is. Chris’s favourite photographs accompanied by some fabulous stories - just buy it and lose yourself for a few hours