Wildlife Telephoto
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Chosen for the reach, field of view, or flexibility it gives me when light and subjects are moving quickly.
Field kit
What I Use in the Field
The cameras, lenses, and support gear I use for wildlife, landscapes, video, and travel. This is the practical kit behind the work, not a shelf of gear for its own sake.
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Core setup
The pieces I reach for first
A simple starting point for understanding the kit: body, reach, and a way to carry it comfortably.
Camera Bag
K&F CONCEPT Camera Backpack
Great for protecting and organizing camera gear on the go.
Camera Bodies
2 items
Drones
1 items
DJI Mini 4K Camera
Useful for aerial context, scouting compositions, and showing landscapes from a different perspective.
Lenses
2 items Wildlife Telephoto
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Chosen for the reach, field of view, or flexibility it gives me when light and subjects are moving quickly.
Wide Angle
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM
Chosen for the reach, field of view, or flexibility it gives me when light and subjects are moving quickly.
Accessories
10 items Camera Bag
K&F CONCEPT Camera Backpack
Great for protecting and organizing camera gear on the go.
Tripod
NEEWER LITETRIP LT38 61"
Small support gear that keeps the main kit organized, powered, stable, and ready to work.
Filters
Kase Clip-in ND1000 10 Stops Filter
Small support gear that keeps the main kit organized, powered, stable, and ready to work.
Filters
NEEWER 6 Pack ND Filter Set
Small support gear that keeps the main kit organized, powered, stable, and ready to work.
Memory Cards
SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I
Small support gear that keeps the main kit organized, powered, stable, and ready to work.
Batteries
Nikon EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Small support gear that keeps the main kit organized, powered, stable, and ready to work.
Adapters
Nikon FTZ II Mount Adapter
Small support gear that keeps the main kit organized, powered, stable, and ready to work.
Mounting
ULANZI F38 Multi-Hole Camera Quick Release Plate
Small support gear that keeps the main kit organized, powered, stable, and ready to work.
Mounting
SmallRig 1/4" Camera Hot Shoe Mount
Small support gear that keeps the main kit organized, powered, stable, and ready to work.
Cleaning
Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System
Small support gear that keeps the main kit organized, powered, stable, and ready to work.
Lights
4 items
Softbox
Bowens Mount Softbox 24"/60CM Handheld
Used when controlled light is needed for product, studio, or behind-the-scenes work.
Flash
Godox V1-N
Used when controlled light is needed for product, studio, or behind-the-scenes work.
Flash Trigger
Godox XPro-N TTL Wireless Flash Trigger
Used when controlled light is needed for product, studio, or behind-the-scenes work.
Lighting Kit
Andoer Softbox Photography Lighting Kit
Used when controlled light is needed for product, studio, or behind-the-scenes work.
Microphones
1 items
Rode VideoMic NTG
Useful for clean audio when filming field notes, video, or educational content.
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