Gear List
My Wildlife Photography Equipment
Main Camera Body - Nikon D5
One of the best cameras for professional
wildlife photographers. Amazing in low light, ultra fast autofocus, high frame rate and incredibly built, my go to for all wildlife photography.
Telephoto Prime Lens - Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens
The optical performance of this lens is mind blowing and for a fraction of the price if you were to buy the Nikon branded equivalent. The images are pin sharp, the focus is instant and the build quality is robust, this lens almost never leaves my main camera body.
Secondary Camera Body - Nikon Z6 II
A brilliant mirrorless camera with awesome specs. Almost always has my 70-200mm attached incase the subject gets too close for my big prime lens. The Z6 II is also my go to for video work with 4k 60fps, brilliant subject tracking and stunning colour profiles straight out the camera.
Mid Range Zoom Lens - AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Great zoom lens, sharp images, and super fast aperture. Almost always attached to my Z6 II and great for shots in which you want to have more
landscape around the wildlife.
Extender - Sigma TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter
Perfect for getting closer to the action. I often pair this with my Sigma 500mm and see close to no image quality reduction.
Camera Microphone
Good portable microphone for B-roll/Vlogging
Landscape Lens - AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Great wide angle lens for sharp landscapes. Ultra fast aperture and also great for shooting B-roll with.
Tripod
Sturdy budget ball-head tripod with a lot of flexibility and a great price.
DJI Mavic Drone
Perfect for achieving high quality images and videos which would otherwise be impossible.
Accessories
Camera Bag
Flexible, sturdy and waterproof, as well as a range of sizes to fit your camera needs.
Rain Cover
Protects your camera and lens from the elements.
Microphone DeadCat
Stop wind from hindering your sound.
Camouflage Suit
Very cheap camouflage for beginners.
Lens Bean Bag
Useful for supporting your telephoto lens.
Camera Cleaning
Make sure to keep your equipment clean for sharp images.
Binoculars
Very generously priced weatherproof binoculars.
Post-Production
Laptop/Macbook
Perfect for post production and the Touch Bar can be customised for your editing needs. Combine with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
External Hard Drive
Ensure you back up your images so you don't loose your shots.
Adobe Photoshop/Adobe Lightroom
The best programmes to edit your photos professionally.