In my kit
Camera
Panasonic Lumix S5IIX Full-Frame Cinema Camera
6K Open Gate · V-Log · ProRes / BRAW support
My primary camera for client work, with both video and photography in the same body.
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What I use for vlogs, video, portraits, and event photography. Browse my setup, see what each piece does, and find the right gear for your own kit.
The camera at the center of my setup
01 / Camera bodyLumix S5IIXVideo + photography
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What are you making?
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Vlogs
Start with a camera, a wide-angle lens, and a compact mic.
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Recording video
The camera and wide zoom, with my key light and mic for recording indoors.
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Portraits
My camera and 85mm portrait lens. Two pieces to start with.
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Event photography
My camera and both lenses for wide shots and a longer portrait focal length.
Browse 3 piecesThese are starting points, not complete shopping lists. Check camera mounts, battery types, and audio connections before buying. My current lenses are L-Mount; Sony accessories are labeled separately.
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What I use
The gear in my working setup, with notes on why it is there.
In my kit
Lenses
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG Lens
f/2.8 · Sharp workhorse zoom · L-Mount
My wide-angle lens for vlogs, video, and the wider shots in my photography kit.
In my kit
Lenses
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art L-Mount Lens
85mm prime · f/1.4 · L-Mount
My portrait lens. It is the other half of my two-lens setup, alongside the Sigma 16–28mm.
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Lights
Aputure Amaran COB 60X S LED Video Light
60W · Bi-color · Bowens mount
My main key light. I usually pair it with a softbox when recording indoors.
In my kit
Audio
Deity V-Mic D4 Mini Video Microphone
On-camera mic · 3.5mm TRS · Plug-in power
I use this mic regularly for its sound, affordability, and wind reduction.
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Audio
RØDE PodMic Dynamic XLR Microphone
Dynamic · Cardioid · XLR · All-metal build
I use the PodMic for its solid metal build and good audio. I would rather learn EQ than overspend on a podcast mic.
In my kit
Audio
Zoom F8n Pro Field Recorder
32-bit float · Up to 75 dB gain · USB Mini-B
My 32-bit float recorder and interface for TikTok Live and videos. Its high gain and low-noise preamps make it a strong match for dynamic mics.
In my kit
Accessories
Fidioto USB-C to Mini-USB Adapters, 5-Pack
USB-C female · Mini-USB male · Data adapter · 5-pack
I use these adapters with the Zoom F8n Pro's Mini-B port so it fits into my USB-C setup.
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Accessories
Gator Rok-It Tripod Microphone Stand
RI-MIC-520 · Adjustable height · Collapsible tripod
I own four of these tripod microphone stands and use them for podcasts. They work well for my setup.
In my kit
Accessories
Tilta NP-FZ100 Portable Charging Station
NP-FZ100 · USB-C PD 45W · Charges 4 batteries
My travel charging setup for NP-FZ100 batteries. This version is for Sony batteries, not my Lumix.
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Accessories
UGREEN Nexode 65W GaN USB-C Wall Charger
65W · 4-port USB-C · Charges MacBook + phones
A compact USB charging option for a travel kit. Check port types and power needs for your devices.
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Accessories
UGREEN Nexode Pro 160W 5-Port USB-C Charger
160W charger · 5 ports · Smart display
The fast, compact charger I use when traveling with a friend for batteries, cameras, and other devices. The display is a nice extra.
In my kit
Accessories
UGREEN Revodok Pro 6-in-1 USB-C Hub
6-in-1 hub · 10Gbps USB · 4K 60Hz HDMI
I use this hub to connect multiple devices to my phone and to my computer, which only has one USB-C port.
In my kit
Accessories
UGREEN USB-C UHS-II SD Card Reader
USB-C · SD 4.0 / UHS-II · SD + microSD
I transfer Lumix photos and videos straight to my phone, including JPEGs and lightweight MP4s with Real Time LUTs baked in.
More gear to explore
Other recommendations, separate from my confirmed current setup.
Recommendation
Lights
Amaran Light Dome 90
A softbox option for shaping your key light. Check the mounting requirements for your light.
Recommendation
Lights
Aputure Amaran Halo 60x COB LED Video Light
63W · Bi-color · Portable key light
A portable bi-color lighting option to compare with my current 60x S key light.
Recommendation
Lights
Aputure Amaran Pano 60c RGB Panel Light Kit
60W · RGBWW panel · 2,300K–10,000K
An RGB panel option when your setup calls for colored light rather than a bi-color key.
Recommendation
Lights
Aputure Amaran Ray 120c RGB Video Light
120W · Full RGB · 1,800K–20,000K
Another RGB lighting option to compare when planning a video setup.
Recommendation
Audio
COMICA VP3 XLR Shotgun Microphone
Super-cardioid · Condenser mic · XLR output
An XLR microphone option for setups with a compatible recorder, mixer, or audio input.
Recommendation
Audio
Shure MV7+ Microphone
XLR + USB-C · Dynamic mic · Built-in DSP
My recommendation for podcasting, streaming, and voice-over setups with USB or XLR audio.
Recommendation
Accessories
SmallRig Cage Kit for Sony Alpha 7 Series
Rig mount points · Professional protection · Sony A7 series
A cage option for supported Sony Alpha bodies. This is not a cage for the Lumix S5IIX.
Recommendation
Accessories
Tilta DMW-BLK22 Portable Charging Station
DMW-BLK22 · USB-C PD 45W · Charges 4 batteries
A multi-battery charging option for DMW-BLK22 batteries used by compatible Lumix cameras.
On my wishlist
Equipment I am considering. I do not own these items yet.
Considering
Lenses
Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN L-Mount Lens
f/2.8 · Tele zoom · L-Mount
On my wishlist to fill the gap between my 16–28mm zoom and 85mm prime. I do not own it yet.