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What I use

Here is a list of products I use for my photography. Each of these items is recommended, having used them myself relentlessly! If you have any questions about the gear I use, or about sourcing something please let me know and I'll do my best to help.

Worth saying plainly: none of this will make your photographs better. Learning to read a forecast will. But good kit does remove excuses, and these are the ones I've settled on.

Last updated August 2026

Cameras

Sony Alpha 7R IV — the kit itself
Current workhorse camera - 61 MP

Sony Alpha 7R IV

Whilst quite dated now (released in 2019), this camera is still an absolute power house for photography. It's sensor is excellent, capturing 61MP of detail, enabling incredible crop potential. This camera has worked for me in freezing Scottish winter conditions through to the summer heat in Morocco, never missing a beat.

Sunbeams rake through morning mist in a beech woodland in the Chilterns, Oxfordshire, carpeted with bluebells at peak bloom. The low-angled light catches individual shafts between smooth grey trunks, lifting the violet floor against a pale, fog-softened interior. A fallen branch in the mid-ground anchors the composition without disrupting the stillness.
Taken with it — “Bluebells at Sunrise - BWPA British Seasons Winner” →

Lenss

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art — the kit itself
My daily driver lens

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art

This lens is an all-rounder. It's the lens that sits on my camera for about 90% of the time. It's wide enough for most landscapes and long enough for intimate woodland scenes. It's sharp, compact and reliable.

Moss-draped trees emerge from dawn mist in Madeira's ancient laurisilva forest, their contorted forms framing shafts of early light penetrating the canopy. The wide panoramic frame holds both the gnarled foreground trunk and a recession of twisted boughs dissolving into haze, creating a layered depth rarely achieved in dense woodland. Fallen spring leaves and a carpet of moss ground the image in transient season.
Taken with it — “Framed by Old Wood” →
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports — the kit itself
This is my super capable telephoto

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports

This lens is such a joy to use. The optical stabilisation is excellent, meaning shooting handheld is easily possible even at longer shutter speeds. The sharpness is also fantastic, even at 200mm wide open at f/2.8. A real joy to use, and dare I say, my favourite lens.

An absolutely magical scene from Brightwell Barrow in Oxfordshire, where a small group of trees on a 'barrow' stands above the mist, where the sunrise is lighting the scenes in the most beautiful orange, yellow and pink pastel hues.
Taken with it — “Above the Mist” →
Viltrox 2x Teleconverter (Sony E Mount) — the kit itself
For getting closer

Viltrox 2x Teleconverter (Sony E Mount)

This teleconverter was a recent addition to my bag. I pair it exclusively with my Sigma 70-200mm lens in an "unofficial pairing" - however it works well, albeit with some significant vignetting and no correction profile. That aside, it provides sharp results, and given I use it rarely the drawbacks are fine for the price. I primarily use it for moonrise photographs.

The full moon rises over the growing and glowing London skyline of Canary Wharf during blue hour after sunset.
Taken with it — “Full Moon over Canary Wharf” →

Drones

DJI Mavic 3 Pro — the kit itself
My versatile drone

DJI Mavic 3 Pro

This drone was a very worthy upgrade from my DJI Air 2s. The wide sensor at 24mm is excellent - providing colours and RAW files that feel like they're from a 'proper' camera. The zoom lenses are solid too, with the 70mm one being a personal favourite, enabling me to punch into smaller scenes from above. The longer 166mm lens is the weakest, but still provides good enough results, punching into scenes that would otherwise be impossible. Having the three together is truly invaluable.

A hoar-frosted silver birch stands at the margin of a still loch in the Cairngorms, photographed from above the canopy in the cold blue light of a December morning. The mirror-calm water flattens to a near-abstract wash of deep royal blue behind the white-etched canopy, stripping the scene to pure form and tone. The aerial perspective removes any horizon, leaving tree and water as the only subjects.
Taken with it — “Frozen by the Loch” →
DJI RC Pro 2 — the kit itself
The most reliable controller for DJI drones

DJI RC Pro 2

This controller is the best you can get for DJI drones. It offers the easiest setup for flying, connecting quickly to the drone and allowing flight almost immediately. It's got a great, bright screen, and the connection to the drone is solid, allowing uninterrupted flying. It beats using the DJI RC (which uses your phone) by a country mile.

Supports

Benro Rhino Carbon Fibre Tripod (FRHN34C) — the kit itself
My lightweight tripod

Benro Rhino Carbon Fibre Tripod (FRHN34C)

This is a fantastic tripod that beats the cheaper alternatives I had used for years. It's tactile, sturdy and lightweight. The screws are solid, and it's easy to use even with frozen hands. The ball head is great too, never struggling even with heavy gear mounted.