Where would a photographer be without their favourite gear? I've found my favourite tools to take with me when shooting to help capture what I'm seeing and feeling, just in case you're interested.
OM-System OM-3
I do love my Canon... but also the lenses are getting big and heavy, and make it harder to travel with when it is not for a dedicated photo excursion. I was wanting something smaller, lighter but not compromising on quality, and the OM-3 fits the bill nicely. The Live ND is superb too for filter-free longer exposures - especially handy when traveling with limited space.
OM 8-25 f/4 PRO
Of course I wanted a wide angle - so the PRO is the way to go, weather sealed, and a FFE of 16-50 covering an impressive range.
OM 12-45 f/4 PRO
The "kit" lens that came with the camera, but don't be fooled - it's still a PRO lens, weather sealed, and superbly light and compact for a walkaround.
OM 12-100 f/4 PRO
So this was a bit of a splurge purchase... but I wanted something longer than the 45 (FFE of 90mm), and was tossing up between the OM 40-150 and this one: and while this lens is big and heavy, it's smaller and lighter than needing to carry two lenses, and removes the lens swapping dilemma. No regrets.
Canon R8
I feel I barely scratch the surface of what this camera can do - but it ticks my boxes: weather sealed, great to hold (good-size for man hands), and a stunning and large full frame sensor. It isn't compact by any stretch, but is a solid body that I love to accompany me.
Canon RF 14-35 f/4L
Switching from crop to full frame, an ultra wide was a must on my list. While not as fast as the 2.8L range, I do love its ability to maintain sharpness throughout the frame, even at 16mm.
Canon RF 24-105 f/4L
When I need a smidge more range, this is a great companion. If I were limited to a single lens, this would be it - a jack of all trades, including its dedicated macro mode.
Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II
Compact for its power, this lens is a workout for the biceps (just remember to keep switching arms).
Canon G7X mk II
Diving and under water, this little compact provides stunning clarity and quality, including RAW capabilities. With a purpose-build and rock solid underwater housing, when paired with my strobe, I've got a compact yet capable kit.
Nisi ND, GND and RGND, plus v6 filter holder
Nisi's filters boast an incredible optical clarity, superb filter ecosystem, and a range of strengths and configurations. My kit includes 3, 6 and 10 ND filters, a 3 stop medium grad, 3 stop soft grad, and 3 stop reverse grad. The filters' nano coating makes cleaning in the field easy.
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Up in the air, the DJI Mini 4 Pro is compact, light, and boasts superb battery life and pilot quality of life features... plus amazing visual clarity (including RAW) and some fun automated video modes.
WANDRD PRVKE 21
A great travel camera bag that has enough space for a smaller kit, plus a personal items area.
MindShift Gear Backlight 36L
My favourite camera bag ever, with plenty of space for all of my gear (translate as all of the above, except the underwater kit). It is a gorgeous green colour, so comfortable, and well-sized for a tall bloke. The waist strap and back opening make it easy to access while standing in the water too (yes, I tend to be that guy quite a bit)
MindShift Gear Filter Hive
The best camera bag needs the best filter holder. Why is this so good? MindShift Gear have designed their bags to be accessorised! Yes, my bag loves to dress up, with a dedicated rack for hosting the Filter Hive.
Sirui W2204 waterproof tripod with K-40 head
Carbon fibre and waterproof, the W2204 is such an amazing tripod - its waterproof design is great for reducing cleaning required after standing in salt water. With one-handed easy-to-adjust rubber-coated screw-based tightening, it is fast to adjust in the field - and sturdy enough for a full frame and large telephoto lens on top.