My Camera Gears 2023: Not Really an Update.
As a filmmaker, having the right tools is crucial for capturing the best visuals and sound possible. In this blog post, I’ll be sharing my camera gears for 2023 and discussing their merits and demerits, as well as whether they’re still relevant in the current filmmaking landscape.
A Camera Body: Sony A7iii
The Sony A7III remains my go-to camera body for its excellent image quality, versatile features, and compact size. Its 24-megapixel full-frame sensor produces sharp and detailed images, even in low light conditions. The camera also has reliable autofocus, a tilting touchscreen, and customizable buttons for quick access to key settings.
One demerit of the A7III is its limited battery life, which requires me to carry extra batteries or use an external power source for longer shoots.
Sony 28-70mm f4 kit lens:
While not as fast or sharp as my other lenses, this kit lens is a good all-around option for casual shooting or when I need a zoom range.
Lens Adapter: Sigma MC-11:
The Sigma MC-11 adapter allows me to use my Canon EF-mount lenses on my Sony A7III, giving me more flexibility in lens choices. The adapter also supports autofocus and aperture control for compatible lenses.
Sony 28-70mm f4 kit lens:
While not as fast or sharp as my other lenses, this kit lens is a good all-around option for casual shooting or when I need a zoom range.
Lens Adapter: Sigma MC-11:
The Sigma MC-11 adapter allows me to use my Canon EF-mount lenses on my Sony A7III, giving me more flexibility in lens choices. The adapter also supports autofocus and aperture control for compatible lenses.
External Monitor: Feelworld F6 Plus
The Feelworld F6 Plus is a 5.5-inch on-camera monitor that helps me get a better view of my shots, especially when using manual focus. The monitor has a high resolution and a variety of monitoring tools, such as focus peaking and waveform, to assist with exposure and composition.
Lighting:
Godox SL-60W:
This LED light provides bright and consistent illumination, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor shoots. The light is also lightweight and easy to set up, although it requires an AC power source.
Ulanzi RGB Light:
This small, portable light allows me to add creative colored lighting to my shots. The light has adjustable color temperature and brightness, as well as various lighting effects, such as strobe and rainbow.
Audio:
Zoom H1n:
This portable recorder captures high-quality audio from external microphones, such as my shotgun and dynamic mics. The recorder has easy-to-use controls and can record up to 24-bit/96 kHz WAV files.
Boya Shotgun:
This directional microphone is great for capturing dialogue or other focused audio. The microphone has a supercardioid polar pattern and a shock mount to reduce handling noise.
Shure SM58:
This dynamic microphone is a versatile option for recording vocals or instruments, with its cardioid polar pattern and frequency response.
Interface: Scarlet Solo
The Focusrite Scarlet Solo is my go-to audio interface for recording directly into my computer. The interface has a high-quality preamp and a low-latency mode for monitoring. It also comes with a bundle of software, including Ableton Live Lite and Pro Tools First.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, these camera gears have been essential tools for my filmmaking work in 2023. While some of the products may have newer or better versions in the market, I find that these gears still provide reliable performance and quality results. As a filmmaker, having the right tools can make a significant difference in the quality of your work, and I hope this post has provided some insights into what works for me.