What I Lug Around to Feel Professionally Valid
This is the gear I actually use. Not the fantasy gear I put in my cart at 3AM. Not the stuff I unboxed once and then emotionally ghosted. This is what shows up to work with me — filming YouTube reviews, photographing real humans, and guiding aurora tours through the frozen void of Alaska.
Each item has been personally tested, mildly abused, and still earns a place in the lineup. And yes, most of the links are affiliate links — think of it as a way to support the channel without having to buy me coffee and listen to me rant about sensor sizes.
Lumix S 35mm f/1.8
My most-used lens. Great for casual shoots, portraits, and wide enough for establishing shots that imply I have a vision — even if I’m really just winging it and hoping the autofocus gets my good side (don’t worry, it does).