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 S5IIx
The backbone of my setup. Incredible stabilization, legit autofocus (finally), and heat management that doesn’t panic under pressure — unlike me. Also, ergonomics that don’t destroy my wrists. A rare win.