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Gear

They say the best camera is the one you have with you. That is true. But you still want to have the right gear when you are prepared to shoot. Below are the equipment I personally used and can vouch for. Using the affiliate links to purchase helps support my work at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Cameras

Sony A7IVMain workhorse. Great image quality and autofocus. Thousands of photos delivered with this body.Amazon
Sony A7CIITravel camera. Same sensor as A7IV but lighter and more compact. Single SD slot is the only trade-off.Amazon
Sony A7IIIFirst proper camera. Still a solid choice for anyone starting out, especially on a budget.Amazon

Lenses

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM IIEveryday go-to. Sharp, fast autofocus, versatile from landscapes at 24mm to portraits at 70mm.Amazon
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GMMy only prime lens and worth every penny. Great for street, travel, and environmental portraits.Amazon
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM IIBest telephoto I've used. Great for portraits and wildlife. Fast focus, beautiful bokeh.Amazon
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GMDedicated landscape lens. Optically excellent, though now superseded by the GM II.AmazonGM II
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS IILighter telephoto for travel. f/4 instead of f/2.8 but much more compact.Amazon
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2Lightweight standard zoom. Great entry-level lens before upgrading to the 24-70 GM II.Amazon

Accessories

Peak Design Wrist StrapAlmost always on the camera. Has saved it more than once.Amazon
Peak Design Travel TripodCarbon fiber. Very light, easy to set up. Also available in aluminum.Carbon FiberAluminum
Peak Design Capture ClipMounted on daypack for hiking. Convenient, easy one-handed operation.Amazon
Peak Design Everyday Sling 3LLight everyday bag. Fits one camera and one lens, plus wallet and keys. Doubles as a packing cube for flights.Amazon
Camera Packing CubeSmedium size for big trips. Fits A7IV plus three GM lenses. Fits under the seat on flights.Amazon
Traditional Camera StrapFor technical hikes where both hands are needed or trekking poles are required.Amazon
67W Multiport Charger3 ports, charge camera phone and laptop at the same time. Essential for travel.Amazon
Extra BatteriesAlways carry spares. Compatible across all Sony bodies listed above.Amazon
SD CardsLexar 256GB V60 for photos. SanDisk V90 for video when faster write speeds are needed.Lexar V60SanDisk V90

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