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One of the most common questions I get is: what do you actually use?
This page is the honest answer. From the camera body I shoot with daily to the storage setup that keeps years of work safe, it’s all here.
Whether you’re just starting out and building your first kit, or you’re a working photographer looking to refine your workflow, I hope something here helps you make a better decision for your own work.
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Photography
Cameras ↓
Sony a7 III
My real world review after 320000 clicks.
Sony a7 V
My first thoughts on the NEW Sony camera.
Lenses ↓
Sony 70-200mm
The best semi-telephoto lens for travel and pro work.
Sigma 35mm
The lens I'd keep if I could only keep one to document life.
Sigma 28-70mm
The best budget (HQ) full frame zoom lens for Sony E.
Flash ↓
Tripods ↓
Sirui Traveler III
Best lightweight tripod made out of carbon fiber.
Neewer Aluminum
Built to take a beating. Priced so it won't.
Camera Bag ↓
Storage
SD Cards ↓
PNY UHS I
Up to 100Mb/s Write Speeds
PNY UHS-II
Up to 180Mb/s Write Speed
PNY Micro SD
Micro SD Card
Internal M.2 NVMe SSDs ↓
PNY CS3150
Fastest GEN 5 NVMe in the market.
PNY CS3140
Fastest GEN 4 NVMe in the market.
PNY CS2150
Best budget GEN 5 NVMe in the market.
External SSDs ↓
PNY RP60
Most durable and lightweight external SSD
PNY Extreme Pro
Lightweight and fast external SSD
PNY Elite
Best external SSD for Timemachine backups
External SSD Enclosures ↓
Acasis TB501 Pro
Fastest SSD enclosure Thunderbolt 5 up to 8TB
Acasis TBU405 Pro Max
Best DUAL SLOT NVMe Enclosure up to 16TB
Software
Photo Editing Software ↓
Websites
WordPress Website ↓
Photography Platform ↓
Brand Partners
PNY Technologies
Pro-grade memory cards, SSDs, and flash storage built for creative professionals.
ACASIS
High-speed hubs, docking stations, and storage enclosures for studio workflows.