Photography Tools I Use
Explore the tools that help me capture and create stunning photographs. I've spent £3,372 on these!
📸 Camera
A lightweight, travel-friendly, full-frame camera body, the Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera offers powerful photo and video capabilities for both photographers and multimedia content creators. Utilising a newly developed sensor, the R8 features a 24.2MP CMOS sensor paired with a DIGIC X processor. Together, this combination provides outstanding stills performance, impressive 4K 60p 10-bit video, and fast auto focus. A perfect choice for low-light portrait photography and wide, expansive landscapes.
- Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
- Video 4K 60p (oversampled from 6K), 10-bit C-Log 3
- Continuous Shooting Up to 40fps (electronic shutter)
- Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II (1,053 AF points)
- Battery LP-E17
- Weight 461g
👓 Lens
A portable, versatile 10x zoom lens for the EOS R system that’s ideal for everything from wide-angle landscapes to frame-filling portraits, and even close-up sport and wildlife. At just 750g, it's ideal for the travelling photographer. Built-in Image Stabilizer technology allows for hand-held shooting at shutter speeds up to 5 stops. Shoot everything with a single lens, from big landscapes to powerful portraits and frame-filling action shots.
- Focal Length 24-240mm (10x zoom range)
- Aperture f/4-6.3 (variable)
- Image Stabilizer Up to 5 stops of Optical IS
- Filter Size 72mm
- Weight 750g
An ultra-slim, multi-coated UV filter with Japanese optical glass for clarity and protection. Nano-coating reduces reflections and glare, while the scratch-resistant, waterproof design ensures durability. The slim aluminum frame prevents vignetting.
- Filter Size 72mm
- Weight 15g
A lightweight, petal-shaped lens hood designed to reduce flare, enhance contrast, and protect the lens from bumps and scratches. Features a secure bayonet mount for easy attachment.
- Weight 50g
A lightweight, petal-shaped lens hood designed to reduce flare, enhance contrast, and protect the lens from bumps and scratches. Features a secure bayonet mount for easy attachment.
- Focal Length 50mm (standard prime lens)
- Aperture f/1.8 (wide aperture for low-light and bokeh)
- Filter Size 43mm
- Weight 160g
A multi-coated UV filter with Japanese optical glass for clarity and protection. Shields the lens from scratches, dust, and moisture with a lightweight aluminum frame to prevent vignetting.
- Filter Size 43mm
- Weight 10g
🔋 Battery & Charger
Employing 18W QC3.0 and PD3.0 technology. Capable of charging two batteries simultaneously or independently with a single USB-C port.
- Battery 2x LP-E17
- Full Charge Time 135 minutes
- Weight 320g
💾 Memory Card
High-speed SD card for professional 4K/8K recording and continuous shooting, ensuring smooth performance and durability.
- Speed Class UHS-II Class 10 U3 V90
- Read speed 300MB/s
- Write speed 260MB/s
- Weight 10g
Ideal for burst photography, and reliable backup in tough conditions.
- Speed Class UHS-I Class 10 U3 V30
- Read speed 200MB/s
- Write speed 90MB/s
- Weight 2g
⏳ Card Reader
Transfers photos and videos at UHS-II speeds to USB-C-enabled Mac, iPad or iPhone
- Weight 20g
🪜 Tripod
Foldable 2-in-1 selfie stick and tripod with a 1/4 standard screw.
- 1/4 Screw Yes
- Weight 216g
📱 Phone Holder
High-quality metal phone tripod mount with 360° rotation, 135° tilt, Arca Swiss compatibility, and four cold shoes. Supports multiple accessories for vlogging, live streaming, and photography. Perfect for mounting a phone on top of a camera for recording.
- Weight 137g
🔦 Speedlite Flash
Powerful speedlight with enhanced UI, instant TTL/M mode switch, and 2.4G wireless control. Features 76Ws output, adjustable LED modeling lamps, and flexible bounce angles.
- Battery 7.4V 2600mAh lithium battery - 480 flashes!
- Maximum Flash Power 76Ws
- Effective Range Central: 0.6-10m / Edge: 0.6-5m
- Color Temperature 5600K ±200K (warm white)
- Flash Yes
- TTL Yes
- Weight 580g
💡 Video Light
with 2.4G/APP Remote Control, All Metal Bi Color COB Continuous Output Lighting with Bowens Mount 150000lux/1m 2700K-6500K CRI/TLCI97+ 12 Effects for Video. Suitable as a key light for vivid, attractive camera photo shooting with 28db ultra-low noise.
- Maximum Power 320W
- Maximum Illumination 150000lux/1m
- Color Temperature 2700K-6500K
- CRI/TLCI 97+/97+
- Weight 6.85kg
Compact and lightweight RGB light with adjustable color temperature for accurate colors. Perfect for photography, videography, and creative lighting effects, with 2–10 hours of runtime on a single charge!
- Battery Capacity 1800mAh (2-10 hours)
- Color Temperature 3200K–6500K
- CRI 95
- Weight 110g
🪟 Softbox
Hexadecagon parabolic softbox collapsible beauty dish features an opening size of 85 x 39cm, quick setup, and foldable design. Features dual diffusers, a honeycomb grid for directional light, and durable 16-rib construction with carry bag.
- Material Oxford cloth, aluminum alloy
- Softbox Size After Opening 85 x 85 x 39cm
- External Diffuser Diameter 83cm
- Internal Diffuser Diameter 65cm
- Grid Diameter 84cm
- Weight 1.84kg
🪜 Light Stand
Versatile 3m air-cushioned light stand with a 1.55m extendable boom arm, 5kg load capacity, and sturdy metal build. Includes 1kg counterweight and sandbag for extra stability. Adjustable height and arm length with a 1/4"-3/8" screw adapter for compatibility with various photography gear. Ideal for indoor and outdoor use.
- Mounting Points double ended, 1/4" to 3/8"
- Height 106cm - 3m (3.5ft–9.8ft)
- Stand Weight 1.5kg
- Arm Length Max 155cm Min 89cm
- Arm Weight 980g
- Max Vertical Load Capacity 10kg
- Max Horizontal Load Capacity 5kg
- Weight 4kg
🖼️ Backdrop & Stand
NEEWER Backdrop Stand Heavy Duty with Widened Bases, 10x8ft Background Stand with 4 Crossbars, 2 Telescopic Poles, 4 Spring Clips, and Carrying Bag. With four detachable crossbars (two upper, two lower) and two telescopic extension poles, this adjustable backdrop stand easily adjust width from 5.9ft/180cm to 9.8ft/300cm by adding or removing crossbars, and set at your preferred height from 3.2ft/98cm to 8ft/245cm with a simple twist
- Width Max 315cm (10ft) / Min 173cm (5.7ft)
- Height Max 245cm (8ft) / Min 96cm (3.1ft)
- Weight 6.19kg
PRO Photo Studio 100% Pure Polyester Collapsible Backdrop Background. Durable and anti-wrinkle in single piece seamless design with consistent white color. Made of 100% pure muslin.
- Size Width 305cm (10ft) / Height 610cm (20ft)
- Weight 2.2kg
🖨️ Printer
Pocket-sized, ink-free and ready to print your photos anytime, anywhere – it’s the perfect partner for your smartphone. Ink-free, wireless and small enough to slip in your pocket, Canon Zoemini 2 is the rechargeable photo printer that’s always with you when you need it. Snap and personalise photos on your mobile device, then get instant peel-and-stick prints. Wherever you are, this pocket-sized printer turns your smartphone snaps into beautiful photos.
A compact and wireless photo printer delivering high-quality, durable prints in seconds.
- Print Technology Dye-sublimation for vibrant, long-lasting photos
- Print Size Up to postcard (100 x 148mm)
- Print Speed 41 seconds per photo
- Weight 850g
Battery and charger for Canon SELPHY CP series printers, providing portable power for on-the-go printing.
- Charge Time 4 Hours
- Weight 134g
📹 Video
Tiny 4K camera for hands-free POV & Action Pod for remote control & live preview. Small camera, huge potential. Go completely hands-free and live in the moment! Set it and forget about it for easy, ultra-wide POV shots.
⚡️ Power Bank
The power bank combines ultra-compact dynamic power, maximum charging speed for every port, the advanced ActiveShield™ 2.0 safety system, unparalleled compatibility, and Power Delivery 3.1 technology, ensuring efficient and secure charging for all your devices. Powered by the latest PD 3.1 technology, the power bank comes with 2 USB-C ports and 1 USB-A port to deliver up to 250W of power. The power bank is the size of a soda can with a capacity of 27,650mAh and can charge an iPhone 15 approximately 4 times. This power bank is 99.54Wh, which meets the requirements of the TSA (less than 100Wh) to be taken on airplanes as carry-on baggage.
- Capacity 27,650mAh
- Power Output Up to 250W (Dual USB-C + USB-A)
- Recharge Speed 170W input, fully recharges in 37 min
- Airline Approved Meets TSA regulations (under 100Wh) for carry-on luggage.
- Weight 667g
🎒 Backpack
Camera Bag with Side Access IPX5 Waterproof Camera Rucksack with Rain Cover RB02. 17L with dedicated space for a 15inch laptop, tripod and adjustable inner EPE dividers
- Capacity 17L
- Weight 1550g