My Photography Gear

Over the course of the years since I started my career, I have downsized and limited my gear for the following reasons:

  1. Less is more - being able to carry minimal gear allows for the flexibility of being able to carry my equipment wherever I go without having to worry about what I should bring when. Simplifying the process helps me concentrate on the content rather than the equipment.

  2. Focus on creativity - having less also allows for me to be creative in the way I approach photography. Rather than thinking about the perfect lens for the perfect shot, utilizing my positioning to create the best shot with the equipment on hand.

  3. Imperfect is perfect - some grain from bad lighting and some of the pitfalls of not having the most high-end camera actually end up adding a bit of flavor - practice your post-processing skills to push your creative boundaries.

 

Item

Price

Specs

Pros / Cons

 
 

$1,998.00

  1. Sony E-Mount

  2. Full Frame (1x crop factor)

  3. 24.2 Megapixel (Effective)

  4. JPEG, Raw

  5. Image Stabilization:

    1. Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis

  6. ISO Sensitivity:

    1. 100-51,200 (Extended 50-204,800)

  7. Shutter Speed:

    1. 1/8000 to 30 seconds / Bulb Mode

  8. Continuous Shooting:

    1. Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames (Raw) / 177 Frames (JPEG)

  9. Recording Mode:

    1. UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [60 to 100 Mb/s]

    2. Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 100p/119.88p [60 to 100 Mb/s]

    3. Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 Mb/s]

    4. Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50p/59.94p [25 Mb/s]

    5. Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 25p/29.97p [16 Mb/s]

Pros:
1. Mirrorless
2. Smaller Body than DSLR
3. IBIS (in body stabilization)
4. Dual SD Memory Card Slots w/ duplicate functionality
5. Battery Life is GREAT
6. Video Capability is GREAT
7. Good Lens Selection / Range
8. EVF - Electronic Viewfinder

Cons:
1. Menu Slightly Complicated / Not Intuitive
2. Skin Tone Needs Adjustment in Post (Compared to Canon)
3. Video is Cropped
4. Cannot Print Pictures SUPER large at high quality (never a problem for my work)

 
 

$898.00

  1. Focal Length: 24-70mm

  2. Maximum Aperture: f/4

  3. Minimum Aperture: f/22

  4. Lens Mount: Sony E

  5. Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame

  6. Angle of View: 84.1 - 34.3

  7. Minimum Focus Distance: 1.31’ / 40cm

  8. Maximum Magnification: 0.2x

  9. Optical Design: 12 Elements in 10 Groups

  10. Diaphragm Blades: 7, Rounded

  11. Focus Type: Autofocus

  12. Image Stabilization: Yes

  13. Filter Size: 67mm [front]

  14. Dimensions: 2.87 x 3.72” x 72.9 x 94.49 mm

  15. Length at Maximum Extension: 4.9” / 124.4 mm

  16. Weight: 15.03 oz / 426 g

Pros:

1. Budget price for a lens of this quality

2. Image quality is great

3. Image stabilization

4. Versatility in range

5. Good weight for quality of glass

Cons:

1. f/4 is a bit slow in some environments

2. Bokeh could be better at closer distances - related to aperture maximum