Gear List

Here’s a list of the gear that I’m currently using for landscape photography and video and am happy to recommend (with links). This does change occasionally as I continue to optimize, i.e. get rid of what I don’t use and reduce the weight of what I carry.

Cameras & Lenses

My Canon EOS R Camera goes with me everywhere … and I have a second body for video (and back-up).

The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS (USM) Lens is my everyday lens … and if I only want to carry one lens … this is it!

Wide and fast, the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III (USM) Lens is an amazing lens for landscape and astrophotography.

An essential piece of kit so that I can use an EF lens on the EOS R is the Canon EF - EOS R Mount Adapter.

I recently added a pair of GoPro 8 Black to the mix so I can shoot vlogs in 4K, and get more action-type shots from my overlanding trips.

Tripods + Support

I love my Gitzo GT2542 Mountaineer Series 2 Carbon Fiber Tripod. A good tripod is a worthwhile investment … not cheap, but stable, robust, and a little lighter than a metal tripod.

I’m not a fan of ball heads, so got an Acratech Long Lens Head which limits movement to just pan and tilt - perfect for panos. I paired this with the Acratech Leveling Base for easy leveling.

When I’m hiking and want to minimize the weight and size of my bag I take the Peak Design Travel Tripod with me. Unless I know the conditions are going to demand a more substantial tripod I normally default to this tripod as it’s just so small, light, and easy to use.

I (stupidly) resisted using one for the longest time … now I wouldn’t be without my 3 Legged Thing QR11-LC Universal L-Bracket.

When I travel and want my camera easily accessible during the day I’ll use the BlackRapid Sport Breathe Camera Strap … it’s very comfortable.

I’m a big fan of Peak Design’s anchor links and have them attached to a lot of my gear. This means that I can attach a lot of different stuff to my Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap … sometimes even my camera!

Filters

This is the range of filters that I use for my landscape photography … without question, the circular polarizer sees the most use:

Nisi V7 100mm Filter Holder with Nisi True Color NC Circular Polarizer
Nisi 100mm IR ND Filters - ND8 3 Stop, ND64 6 Stop, and ND1000 10 Stop

Nisi Natural Night Filter (Light Pollution Filter)

Nisi 52mm ND-VARIO Pro 1.5-5 stops Enhanced Variable ND Filter
Nisi 52mm ND-VARIO Pro 5-9 stops Enhanced Variable ND Filter

And the adapter rings for my lenses: 52mm, 67mm, and 77mm.

NOTE: I’m proud to be a Nisi Filters Photographer Partner, and I earn from qualifying purchases, but there’s no effect on what you pay. This has no bearing on the reviews or comments I make with regard to products that I use, and I will always give my honest opinion of them. I use a range of different Nisi Filters that participants can try out during my workshops before ordering.

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