My Gear

It may not seem that way, but I love gear. I've spent countless hours looking at YouTube videos about all kinds of new gear - drones, camera bodies, lenses, filters, etc. I'm trying to curb this habit though, because it is unproductive and can easily lead to ill-advised, impulse purchases.

Trust me, I've learnt the hard way 🤦🏿‍♂️ 

That being said, there's no denying that gear is very important! It's so important that I will attempt to list my gear below. I used the word attempt because in some ways, I have to be a jack of all trades. Landscape photography is my primary genre, but I also shoot portraits in-studio and outdoors. Furthermore, I'm a freelance videographer, so I have accumulated video-centric equipment as well.

I will list most of my major items here and I hope the list is helpful. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. 

Items marked with an asterisk * are from my crop-sensor / Nikon D7200 kit, which I no longer use, but I still own.

Please note: Each item will be associated with an Amazon Affiliated Link which allows me to get a tiny commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.

Cameras and Lenses

Nikon Z6

This has been my main camera body since October 2020. I love the camera because the image quality is top notch, and it shoots great still images and produces great 4K video. It's also better than its bigger brother (Nikon Z7) in low light conditions.
Nikon D7200* My workhorse camera for several years. I kept it as a backup but I haven't used it since I got the Z6. My biggest con with this body is it's poor video quality.
DJI Mavic Air 2 This small drone is a powerhouse! It shoots beautiful 4K up to 60 frames per second and it's upgraded software maintains a great link between drone and controller.

Lenses

Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S The 24-70 is a standard zoom "kit" lens shipped with the Nikon Z6. Don't be fooled though. This is a professional grade lens and as of April 26, 2021 this was my only Z lens.
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro (for Nikon) This is one of two lenses I've retained from my days with the Nikon D7200. This macro lens serves me as a great portrait lens. It is very sharp!
Nikon 50mm f/1.8 The old "nifty fifty" is a must-have lens for both photography and videography. It's a holdover from my Nikon D7200 kit and I'm happy it works fine with the full-frame Z6.
Nikon 35mm f/1.8* This is a crop-sensor lens and so it doesn't work with the Z6. However, it was very useful on my D7200 and has an effective focal range of a 50mm lens - perfect for many portraits.
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 (for Nikon)* When I used my D7200, this was my go-to lens for all things landscape. I would say that 70% of my recent work (before October 2020) was shot on this lens. 
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6* This is a decent telephoto lens for the D7200. It's not so sharp at the longest focal length, but it's reasonably sharp from short to midranges. It's light, cheap and got the job done many times.

Landscape Photography Accessories

Leofoto LM-324CL (tripod) In 2020 I invested in this tall, sturdy tripod that has been rock solid thus far. Without a doubt, it is one of my best investments. 
Benro 3-way Geared Head (main tripod head) I use two setups on top of my tripod. The first uses this geared head and it's probably overkill for a typical landscape photography scenario. However, I like this head because it is sturdy and allows for very precise adjustments on three axes. 
Desmond DLEVX-68 Leveler | SunwayFoto Indexing Rotator | Desmond Tilt Head The second head setup is for panoramas and is comprised of three separate components - a leveling head, a rotator and a tilt head. These three components combined allow me to set a levelled base and then capture very wide angle panoramas with little difficultly. My biggest issue is the tilt head because it does not come with marked detents. 
LEE Filters Special Edition Landscape Pro Kit I love my LEE filters; they're expensive, but they're absolutely necessary to create certain effects in the field. For example, the circular polarizer cuts down glare and reflections. The Little Stopper and the Big Stopper (6-stop and 10-stop filters) help cut the amount of light going into the camera in order to 'drag the shutter'. This enhances the sense of motion in your images.
Nikon MC-DC2 Remote Release Cord I never leave home without this. It allows me to trigger the camera without touching it. There are several third party options available, but I've had this one for 7 years and it has not failed me yet.