Kit list

It's not really about the kit you own: it's what you do with it that counts.  And anyway, extra gear can always be rented if you really need it.  But some people like to know what stuff I have that's ready to go, so here's a list:

Camera:
Lights etc:

  • Sony FS5 - professional 4K video camcorder

  • 2 x Panasonic GH4 - mirrorless DSLR cameras; shoots up to 4K video 

  • Nikon D5200 - DSLR for photography

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  • Sony 18-110mm cinema/documentary lens

  • Sony 18 - 105mm lens

  • Tokina 11 - 16mm ultra-wideangle lens

  • Sigma 24 - 70mm f2.8 lens

  • Sigma 150 - 500mm telephoto zoom (wildlife)

  • Metabones adapter EF - E mount

  • Metabones Speedbooster EF - E mount

  • Photodiox adapter F - E mount

  • Panasonic 14 - 140mm lens

  • Panasonic 12-35mm lens

  • Nikon 18 - 200mm lens

  • Nikon 70 - 300mm lens

  • Nikon 200 - 500mm lens

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  • Vinten video tripod & fluid head

  • Shoulder rig, follow-focus

  • Matte box & flags

  • B-camera tripod & fluid head

  • Monopod

  • Electronic gimbal - can fly GH4

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  • iPad autocue kit - makes delivering content to camera a doddle!

  • Godox UL150 LED Bowens light & softbox (great key light for interviews etc)

  • 2x Aputure Amaran daylight LED panels & softboxes

  • Boltzen fresnel LED light (great hair/backlight)

  • Various stands, reflectors & gaffer kit 

Sound kit:

  • Zoom F8 8-track field recorder

  • Tascam DR-05 pocket recorder

  • Zoom H1 pocket recorder
     

  • 5x Rode lav mics

  • 5x Rode wireless systems

  • Rode NTG2 shotgun mic with softie windshield

  • Samson C02 small-diaphragm hypercardioid mic

  • Rode Blimp and dead wombat (wind protection)

  • Carbon boom pole

Editing:

  • Macbook pro computer

  • 3-monitor edit station

  • TEAC amplifier & monitors

  • Western Digital NAS server: 12TB RAID5 storage