My Creative Gear
Tools I Use to Create, Shoot, Record, and Build
This is my working creator gear list — the cameras, lighting, audio equipment, studio tools, travel gear, and AI creative resources I use or recommend for building content, media, and creative systems.
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Gear Categories
Cameras & Lenses
Cameras
My current cameras and lenses for studio production, cinema-style shooting, creator content, and visual storytelling.
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K OLPF
12K Super35 HDR CMOS sensor for high-end studio and cinema production.
Studio reference item
EOS R5 Mark II
Full-frame digital film camera for hybrid content, production, and stills.
Blackmagic Design 6K Pocket Cinema Pro
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro with Canon EF mount.
Blackmagic Design Pyxis 6K EF
Full-frame digital film camera with EF lens mount.
DZOFILM Catta Ace Cine 3-Lens
18-35mm, 35-80mm, and 70-135mm T2.9 lenses for PL Mount and Canon EF.
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
EF mount workhorse lens for production, interviews, travel, and studio work.
Studio Lighting
Studio Lighting Gear
Lighting tools I use in the studio and when traveling, with a focus on portable, flexible, and durable setups.
COLBOR CL60R RGB LED Light
A movable studio essential. It supports PD power banks, PD adapters, V-mount batteries, and NP-F battery solutions.
Triopo Ambitful SoftBox
47.2 inch / 120 cm portable octagon umbrella softbox with honeycomb grid and Bowens mount compatibility.
Travel Content
Travel Camera Gear
Lightweight tools I like to bring on trips when I want to keep my luggage light and still capture strong visuals.
Insta360 X5
Small, lightweight, fun, and useful for immersive travel and creator content.
GoPro Hero 13 Black
Compact, easy to carry, and useful almost everywhere.
DJI Mini Pro 4K Drone
Essential for aerial shots and travel visuals.
Sound Matters
Audio Gear
Audio tools that help make interviews, field recording, studio conversations, and creator content sound better.
Sennheiser Pro Audio
Professional lavalier microphones for cleaner spoken audio.
Zoom F8n Pro Field Recorder
Field recorder and mixer with 8 XLR/TRS inputs, pro quality preamps, and 32-bit float recording.
Sennheiser EW-D 835-S Dynamic
Wireless dynamic microphone for studio, interviews, and presentation-style recording.
Wireless Lapel Microphone
Hollyland Lark M2S Combo with cables for compact wireless recording.
Samsung Ear Buds 3 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro AI true wireless Bluetooth earbuds.
Wired Lavalier Microphone
A simple backup microphone can be a lifesaver when wireless gear is not charged or you only have your phone with you.
Studio Support
Studio and Accessories Gear
Other equipment I use in the studio and on the road to make production smoother, faster, and more flexible.
NEEWER Heavy Duty Tripod Dolly
This is so handy for smoother studio movement and tripod control.
NEEWER Basic 74″ Video Tripod with Fluid Head
Metal camera tripod with smooth friction damping, mid-level spreader, quick release plate, and 17.6 lb max load.
NEEWER Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Light Stand
Heavy duty wheeled stand for studio softboxes, reflectors, and production lighting support.
Insta360 3m / 9.8ft Extended Selfie Stick
A handy lightweight tool for travel shots, creator content, and action camera setups.
Insta360 All-Purpose Tripod
Compact tripod support for Insta360 and other lightweight creator setups.
Studio reference item
Insta360 All-Purpose Tripod
All-purpose tripod stand with 1/4 inch mounting screw.
Neewer Backdrop System
Backdrop support system for studio shooting, product content, interviews, and video setups.
Aluminum 3m / 10ft Tube
Aluminum tube for the Neewer backdrop system.
Build the Creative System
Gear Is Only Useful When It Supports the Work
The best creator setup is not about owning everything. It is about building a practical system for capturing ideas, recording clean media, creating faster, and supporting better storytelling.