Equipment
I started out in the 90's using manual and semi-automatic Minolta cameras, and then moved to a Nikon DSLR (D70s) in the mid 2000s. Digital photography brought so many new possibilities and allowed me to learn far more quickly than I could have done with film, as well as allowing me to try videography, but I still appreciate having learned with a manual film camera! In 2018 I was an early-adopter of the nikon mirrorless systems with the Z7, and while it took a while for the first generation Z cameras to 'mature' through firmware updates, I have been blown away by advantages that come with mirrorless - I'm very happy I made the switch! Now in 2023, I've been fully Z-mount for a year and am delighted to be using the flagship Nikon Z9 with my dream lens, the Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S with the built in 1.4x teleconverter :)
The list below shows some of my current equipment and some of my favourite gear that I no longer use but would 100% recommend. Links are provided for you to find more information or even buy something yourself, but NONE of these are Affiliate Links of any sort! If you find the information I've provided useful or would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee at the following link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tapiopix
Photographic kit:
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• Nikon Z9 FX Mirrorless Camera: http://tinyurl.com/7zmm3C • Nikon Z6 FX Mirrorless Camera: http://tinyurl.com/4t495d33 • Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens: http://tinyurl.com/bdzkk4fb • Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens: http://tinyurl.com/yckzsr4v • Nikon Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 Lens: http://tinyurl.com/yeypjkta • Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens: http://tinyurl.com/49bkwsvf • Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Lens: http://tinyurl.com/3zuky9yu • Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens: http://tinyurl.com/5y5ynb48 • Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens: http://tinyurl.com/mwes7jeb • Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens: http://tinyurl.com/bdr9nbba • Nikon Z Teleconverter 1.4x: http://tinyurl.com/cp4fh9wd • Nikon Z Teleconverter 2.0x: http://tinyurl.com/2wf83dd5 • Nikon WR-R10/WR-T10/WR-A10 Wireless Remote System: http://tinyurl.com/3bev4vzp • Nikon Speedlight SB-5000 flash: http://tinyurl.com/yexzvcv4 • Nikon Speedlight SB-28 flash: http://tinyurl.com/5cfesj7n • Gitzo GT4543LS Systematic Carbon Tripod: https://tinyurl.com/ycy6r6es • Flexshooter Pro Head with Lever Clamp: https://flexshooter.co.uk/ • K&F Concept KF-SA255C1 Travel Tripod: http://tinyurl.com/2eef4hhw • Gitzo GM4562 Series 4 Carbon Monopod: https://tinyurl.com/3fzayzbu • Leofoto VH-10S Monopod Head: http://tinyurl.com/4x4puc8r • A-Shape Safari Beanbag - Forest: http://tinyurl.com/2m8n4mu5 • Peak Design Slide Summit Strap: http://tinyurl.com/2646dn5t • Peak Design Capture Clip V3 : http://tinyurl.com/bdz4dvu2 • Lastolite Silver/Gold 30cm Reflector: http://tinyurl.com/3z59xc79 • Neewer 48 Macro LED Ring Flash: https://uk.neewer.com/ • HOYA Pro 82mm Circular Polariser Filter: https://hoyafilter.com/ • HOYA Pro 82mm ND 1000 Filter: https://hoyafilter.com/ |
Video recording:
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• DJI Osmo Action 4 Action Camera: http://tinyurl.com/yhdar2fb • DJI Osmo Pocket 3 miniature gimbal: http://tinyurl.com/4yepkz58 • Smallrig 4119 Cage for Osmo Action 4: http://tinyurl.com/25598f7e • UltraPod II mini-tripod: http://tinyurl.com/fw492u4z • Smallrig Magic Arm with Super Clamp: https://tinyurl.com/25jwyfkm • Kirk QRC-1QD Quick Release Clamp: https://kirkphoto.com/ • Apurture MC Pro LED Light: http://tinyurl.com/mr43h357 • Lume Cube Panel Go LED Light: http://tinyurl.com/98ru7zs2 • Ulanzi LED Video Light: http://tinyurl.com/297e9yjk • Atomos Shinobi 5" HDMI Field Monitor: https://tinyurl.com/3s4xxh9a • UURig Vlog Selfie Flip Screen Mirror: http://tinyurl.com/4maf2se8 • Sennheiser MKE440 Stereo Mic: https://tinyurl.com/38jkubd3 • Sennheiser MKE400 Shotgun Mic: https://tinyurl.com/39f6ffmy • Sennheiser MKE200 Mic: https://tinyurl.com/4v4k6c2c • Røde VideoMicro Mic: http://tinyurl.com/yzbsat7c • Røde Lavalier GO Mic: http://tinyurl.com/yc3ay63y • Røde PodMic USB (voiceovers): http://tinyurl.com/2h54mftd • DJI Mic v2 Wireless Mic: http://tinyurl.com/ycyha7j6 |
Memory Cards, Batteries & Power:
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• Prograde Digital Cobalt 1.3TB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card: http://tinyurl.com/4cdej88s • Lexar Pro Diamond 256GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card: http://tinyurl.com/bddkna28 • Sandisk Extreme Pro 128GB SDXC Card (for Wildlife Cameras): http://tinyurl.com/3dh9auet • Sandisk Ultra 256GB microSDXC Card (for DJI / GoPro): http://tinyurl.com/548hdkpm • Prograde Digital CFexpress B Card Reader: http://tinyurl.com/3w5zmjx7 • Prograde Digital SDXC Card Reader: http://tinyurl.com/mryktudy • RAVPower 26800mAh USB-C Power Bank: https://www.ravpower.com • RAVPower Waterproof 24W USB Solar Panel: https://www.ravpower.com • RAVPower USB carger for EN-EL15 batteries: https://www.ravpower.com • PortaPow Dual USB Power Monitor: http://tinyurl.com/44hwwpva • Plugable USB-C Power Monitor: http://tinyurl.com/zx3yru3j • Wasabi Power EN-EL18d Rechargeable Li-ion (for Nikon Z9): http://tinyurl.com/mrjhbv5z • Tether Tools Case Relay USB Camera Power System: http://tinyurl.com/yrmyc6ej |
Other field kit:
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• Bushnell Core DS-4K No Glow Trail Camera: http://tinyurl.com/52ru47pc • Bushnell Solar Panel for Trail Cameras: http://tinyurl.com/2p9dcx2w • Bushnell NatureView Live HD Wildlife Camera: http://tinyurl.com/5n7te3jv • Ceyomur CY95 4K 40MP Solar Wildlife Camera: http://tinyurl.com/w6chtnaf • Ceyomur CY70 2.7K 24MP Wildlife Camera: http://tinyurl.com/46cx8v6w • Dsoon H8WIFI-BT 20MP WiFi Wildlife Camera: http://tinyurl.com/bdhy9s42 • Dsoon H8201 20MP Dual Lens Wildlife Camera: http://tinyurl.com/3wyvresp • Camtraptions PIR Sensor & Wireless Triggers: https://www.camtraptions.com/ • Pluto Smart Versatile Camera Trigger: https://plutotrigger.com/ • ThermTec Cyclops 650D Thermal Monocular: https://tinyurl.com/32e37pjr • Leica Trinovid 10x25 BCA Binoculars: http://tinyurl.com/mufy86ke |
Protection, Cleaning & Camouflage:
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• Peli 1600 Protector Case: http://tinyurl.com/auyb889k • Gitzo Adventury 45L Backpack: http://tinyurl.com/33nyuxd4 • Padded Partitioned Gear Organisers : http://tinyurl.com/2fdv9mkn • Neewer DSLR Battery Bag Holder Case: https://uk.neewer.com/ • Lenscoats for larger lenses: https://www.lenscoat.com/ • Giottos Rocket Air Blower: https://visibledust.com/ • Visible Dust Quasar Plus Sensor Loupe: https://visibledust.com/ • Re-chargeable silica gel pack: http://tinyurl.com/2kmf755u • Stealth Gear Altitude Photography Hide: https://www.stealth-gear.com/ • Tragopan V6 Photography hide (and 'extra room'): https://tragopan-shop.com/gb/ • Tragopan 3D Camo Poncho: https://tragopan-shop.com/gb/ • 3D Camouflage Suit: http://tinyurl.com/ybunf9mr • Snow Camouflage Suit: http://tinyurl.com/mr2sje34 • Swazi/Ray Mears AEGIS Tahr XP Anorak: http://tinyurl.com/4r29xhun • Paramo Cascada II Trousers: http://tinyurl.com/aae888dv • Fjällräven Vidda Pro Trousers: https://www.fjallraven.com • Camouflage scrim scarf: http://tinyurl.com/br63befv |
Outdoor Living:
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• Terra Nova Equipment Quasar Tent: https://www.terra-nova.co.uk/ • DD 3m x 3m Tarp: https://www.ddhammocks.com/ • DD Camping Hammock: https://www.ddhammocks.com/ • DD Hammock Underquilt: https://www.ddhammocks.com/ • DD Hammock Midge Net: https://www.ddhammocks.com/ • Mountain Equipment Snowline Sleeping bag: http://tinyurl.com/54yha2x6 • Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Uberlite mattress: http://tinyurl.com/mrwuv4xf • JetBoil Flash Personal Cooking System: http://tinyurl.com/y5ufjrat • Trangia 27 non-stick cookset with gas burner: https://trangia.se/en/ • Lightweight Collapsable Twig Stove: http://tinyurl.com/2ceunx8r • Orikaso Folding Kitchenware: http://tinyurl.com/2kfrh4ne • Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System: http://tinyurl.com/ybzzv9un • Smidge Midge / Insect Repellent: https://www.smidgeup.com/ • Fällkniven F1 Sheath Knife: https://fallkniven.se/en/ • Leatherman Wave Ti Pocket Tool : https://leatherman.com • Bacho Laplander Saw: http://tinyurl.com/2s372cnp • Agawa Canyon Boreal21 Folding Saw: http://tinyurl.com/4maxrxuf • Light My Fire Swedish Firesteel: http://tinyurl.com/2ks248vr • Fire Tube - Spitfire Pocket Bellows: http://tinyurl.com/jj4m9rvn • Fenix HP15 900 Lumen Head Torch: http://tinyurl.com/yvzdt2sb |
Old Equipment (stuff I really liked but don't use anymore):
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• Nikon Z7 FX Mirrorless Camera: https://www.nikon.co.uk • Nikon D500 DSLR Camera: https://www.nikon.co.uk • Nikon FTZ II Adapter: https://www.nikon.co.uk • Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens: https://www.nikon.co.uk • Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G VR Lens: https://www.nikon.co.uk • Nikon AF-S 300mm f/2.8G VR II Lens: https://www.nikon.co.uk • Nikon Teleconverter TC14e III: https://www.nikon.co.uk • Nikon Teleconverter TC20e III: https://www.nikon.co.uk • Really Right Stuff BH-55 Head: https://reallyrightstuff.com/ • Gitzo GHFG1 Fluid Gimbal Head: https://www.gitzo.com/ • GoPro Hero 10 Black Action Camera: https://gopro.com/en/gb/ • GoPro Media Mod Accessory: https://gopro.com/en/gb/ • PolarPro 82mm Variable ND - Peter McKinnon Edition: https://www.polarpro.com/ |
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