This is a comprehensive list of almost every piece of photographic equipment that I use to make pictures. I’ve tried or owned most major brands of equipment and this is the collection I’ve settled on. The tools listed here are reliable and I would buy all of them again. They are tried and true and I know what to expect out of each piece.
There are so many amazing tools that can be used to make pictures and I encourage you to test each item for yourself and see what works best for you. That’s exactly what I did and I learned not only what pieces of equipment I liked, but why I liked them. Testing equipment not only teaches you what each piece can do, but it also shows you what it can’t do—and in a pressure situation, that’s super important to know.
Test, test, test. It’s the only way to know for sure what’s best for you.
Nikon Camera System
Nikon D5 Digital Camera
Nikon D850 Digital Camera
Nikon D810 Digital Camera
Nikon MB-D12 Multi Power Battery Pack
Nikon D810 Digital Camera
Nikon MB-D12 Multi Power Battery Pack
Nikon D500 Digital Camera
AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
PC Nikkor 19mm f/4E ED
AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED
PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED
AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G
PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED
AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II
AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III
SB-5000 AF Speedlight
SB-5000 AF Speedlight
SB-5000 AF Speedlight
WR-R10 | WR-A10 | WR-T10 Set
WR-R10 | WR-A10 Transmitter
SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander
Nikon KeyMission 360 Camera
B+W 82mm 3.0 ND MRC Filter
Nikon 77mm UV Filters (3)
Custom Brackets CB Mini-RC Flash Brackets (2)
Nikon SC-28 TTL Coiled Remote Cord (9′)
Nikon DR-5 Screw-in Right Angle Viewfinder
Aquatech Sport Shield Rain Cover
Aquatech CEP-1 Eyepiece
Nikon EN-EL18a Lithium-Ion Batteries (2)
Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium-Ion Batteries (4)
BlackRapid Yeti Camera Strap
BlackRapid Metro Camera Strap
Media
Sony G-Series 64 GB XQD Card
Sony G-Series 32 GB XQD Card
Sony G-Series 32 GB XQD Card
Sony G-Series 32 GB XQD Card
Sony G-Series 32 GB XQD Card
Sandisk Extreme Pro 32 GB CF Card
Sandisk Extreme Pro 32 GB CF Card
Sandisk Extreme IV 16 GB CF Card
Sandisk Extreme III 8 GB CF Card
Sandisk Extreme III 4 GB CF Card
Sandisk Extreme III 4 GB CF Card
Sandisk Extreme Pro 128 GB SD Card
Sandisk Extreme Pro 128 GB SD Card
Sandisk Extreme Pro 16 GB SD Card
Sandisk Extreme III 8 GB SD Card
Sandisk Extreme III 4 GB SD Card
Sandisk Extreme Pro 128 GB Micro SD Card
Sandisk Extreme Pro 128 GB Micro SD Card
Sandisk Extreme Pro 32 GB Micro SD Card
Camera Support
Really Right Stuff TVC-45 Versa Series 4 Carbon Fiber Tripod
Really Right Stuff TA-4-LB-HK Leveling Base
Really Right Stuff B2-LLR II Lever-Release Clamp
Really Right Stuff BH-55 Pro Ball Head
Really Right Stuff PCL-1 Panning Clamp
Really Right Stuff TH-DVTL Dovetail
Gitzo G1325 Carbon Fiber Tripod
Gitzo G1318 Carbon Fiber Center Column
Really Right Stuff B2-LLR II Lever-Release Clamp
Really Right Stuff BH-55 Pro Ball Head with Panning Clamp
Really Right Stuff TH-DVTL Dovetail
Gitzo 2540 Carbon Fiber Tripod
Really Right Stuff BH-40 Pro II Ball Head
Really Right Stuff PCL-1 Panning Clamp
Really Right Stuff TP-243 Tripod
Really Right Stuff B2-LLR II Lever-Release Clamp
Really Right Stuff MC-34 Carbon Fiber Monopod
Really Right Stuff MH-02 Pro Head
Really Right Stuff TFA-01 Pocket Tripod
Really Right Stuff BH-25 Pro Ball Head
Really Right Stuff PG-02 Pro L Pano-Gimbal Head
Really Right Stuff CRD-87 Camera Rotation Device System
Really Right Stuff B150-B Focusing Rails
Really Right Stuff FR-87-QR Flash Ring
Really Right Stuff B87-QRFM Flash Mount
Really Right Stuff FA-QREX2 Extender
Really Right Stuff FA-QR1 Flash Adapters
Really Right Stuff FA-QR-Bs QR Bases
Really Right Stuff MPR-CL II Rail
Really Right Stuff BD5-L Camera Plate
Really Right Stuff BMBD12-L810: L-Camera Plate
Really Right Stuff BMBD12-L810: L-Camera Plate
Really Right Stuff BD500-L: L-Camera Plate
Really Right Stuff L97 Lens Plate
Really Right Stuff B86 Lens Plate
Really Right Stuff B61 Lens Plate
Really Right Stuff 95C Plate
Really Right Stuff BPnS-S Plate
Really Right Stuff BPnS-S Narrow Plate
Really Right Stuff BHero3-B Plate
Really Right Stuff BHero3+ Cage Door
Really Right Stuff BH-25 Pro Ball Heads
Really Right Stuff Multi-Clamps with Flat Surface Adapters
Really Right Stuff BH-25 Pro Ball Heads
Really Right Stuff FA-CS3 Cold Shoes
Really Right Stuff B2-Pro/L Clamp
Really Right Stuff B2-Pro/L Clamp
Really Right Stuff B2-Pro Clamp
Really Right Stuff B2-Pro Clamp
Really Right Stuff B2-mAS Clamp
Really Right Stuff B2-mAS Clamp
Really Right Stuff B2-FAB Clamp
Really Right Stuff B2-FAB Clamp
Really Right Stuff B2-mAS Clamp
Really Right Stuff B2-mAS Clamp
Really Right Stuff MPR-73 Rail
Really Right Stuff MPR-113
Really Right Stuff MPR-113
Really Right Stuff MPR-113
Really Right Stuff MPR-DVTL
Really Right Stuff MPR-CL Rail
Really Right Stuff MPR-192 Camera Rail
Really Right Stuff B2-FAB Clamp
Really Right Stuff B2-mAS Clamp
Really Right Stuff 10” Camera Bars
Really Right Stuff CB-28 Camera Bar
Really Right Stuff FA-CS3 Cold Shoe
Really Right Stuff FA-CS3 Cold Shoe
Really Right Stuff FA-CS3 Cold Shoe
Really Right Stuff FA-CS3 Cold Shoe
Really Right Stuff B2-FAB Clamp
Really Right Stuff B2-FAB Clamp
Really Right Stuff B2-FABN Clamp with Strap Bosses
Really Right Stuff B2-FABN Clamp with Strap Bosses
Really Right Stuff B2-FABN Clamp with Strap Bosses
Really Right Stuff Cable Relief Spacer
Really Right Stuff Mobile Phone Clamp with Dovetail Jaw
Lighting Equipment
Profoto D4 2400R Power Supply
Profoto Acute 2R 2400 Power Supply #1
Profoto Acute 2R 2400 Power Supply #2
Profoto Acute 2/ D4 Flash Head #1
Profoto Acute 2/ D4 Flash Head #2
Profoto Acute 2/ D4 Flash Head #3
Profoto Acute 2/ D4 Flash Head #4
Profoto Acute 2/ D4 Flash Head #5
Profoto Acute 2/ D4 Flash Head #6
Profoto Acute 2/ D4 Flash Head #7
Profoto Acute 2/ D4 Flash Head #8
Profoto Acute 16-Foot Head Extension Cables
Profoto Pro-7 Ring Light
Profoto Pro-7 Ring Light Reflector
Profoto Pro-7 16-Foot Head Extension Cable
Profoto 15-Degree Travel Reflector
Profoto 7-Inch Grid Reflector
Speedotron Zoom Spot Projector
Profoto D2 1000w/s Air TTL Monolight
Profoto D2 1000w/s Air TTL Monolight
Profoto B1X 500w/s Air TTL Monolight
Profoto B1X 500w/s Air TTL Monolight
Profoto B2 250 Air TTL Generator
Profoto B2 Li-Ion Battery for B2 250
Profoto Li-Ion Battery for B2 250 Power Pack
Profoto OCF Flash Head
Profoto Grid Kit for OCF Reflectors
Dedolight DLED4.0 LED Light Head (Daylight) #1
Dedolight Mobile DT4.0-1 Power Supply #1
Dedolight DLED4.0 LED Light Head (Daylight) #2
Dedolight Mobile DT4.0-1 Power Supply #2
Dedolight DLED4.0 LED Light Head (Daylight) #3
Dedolight Mobile DT4.0-1 Power Supply #3
Dedolight DP 1.1Universal Projector Attachment
Dedolight 18 Leaf Iris
Lowel Omni Lights (2)
Custom LED Light – 1
Custom LED Light – 2
Custom LED Light – 3
Custom LED Light – 4
Light Control Equipment
Chimera 57 Octagonal Light Bank
Chimera Octaplus 3′ Light Bank
Chimera Super Pro Shallow Lightbank-54×72 Softbox
Chimera Super Pro Plus Silver Medium (36×48) Softbox
Light Tools Fabric Grid for Chimera Medium – 40-Degree
Chimera Super Pro Plus Silver Small (24×32) Softbox
Light Tools Fabric Grid for Chimera Small – 40-Degree
Chimera Super Pro Plus Softbox Small – White
Chimera Super Pro Plus Silver XXS Softbox
Light Tools Fabric Grid for Chimera XXS – 20-Degree
Chimera Pro II Softbox X-Small – Custom
Chimera Super Pro Plus Strip Softbox – Small
Light Tools 20/60 Fabric Grid for Chimera Small Strip
Chimera Super Pro Plus Strip Softbox – Small
Light Tools 20/60 Fabric Grid for Chimera Small Strip
Chimera Pancake Lantern with Skirt-Medium 35″
Plume Wafer 200 Light Bank
Plume Wafer 140 Light Bank
Light Tools Fabric Grid for Plume 140
Plume Wafer 100 Light Bank
Plume Oval Mask for Wafer 100 Light Bank
Plume Wafer 75 Light Bank
Light Tools Fabric Grid for Plume 75
Lightware Foursquare 30″ Softbox System
Westcott Parabolic Umbrella 7′ White
(6) Plume Speed Rings for Profoto
(3) Chimera Octaplus Speed Rings for Profoto
(3) Chimera Grip Head Adapters
(3) Matthews Grip Heads for Adapter
(2) Speedotron Barn Doors
(2) Mole-Richardson 4-Way Leaf Barndoor
(3) Dedolight 5.5″ 8-Leaf Barn Doors
(2) Dedolight DLH400D0.9 Neural Density Filter
(10) 7″ Grids
(50) Miscellaneous Gels
(30) Miscellaneous Gobo Patterns
HonlPhoto Strobe Modifier Kit (Grids, Snoot, Reflectors)
Meters
Minolta Color Meter IIIF
Sekonic L-758DR Digitalmaster Meter
Sekonic L-558R Dualmaster Meter
Minolta Flash Meter IV
Radios and Triggering
Pocket Wizard MultiMax Radio Transceiver
Pocket Wizard MultiMax Radio Transceiver
Pocket Wizard MultiMax Radio Transceiver
Pocket Wizard Max Radio Transmitter
Pocket Wizard Plus III Radio Transceiver
Pocket Wizard Time Machine Intervalometer
Pocket Wizard Speedcycler
Pocket Wizard Wave Sensor
(2) Pre-Release Camera Cables
(6) Sync Cords
Pocket Wizard N10-ACC Remote Cable
Grip Equipment
(2) Matthews Digital Baby Triple Riser Light Stands
(4) Matthews Medium Light Stands
(2) Matthews Small Light Stands
(8) 3322 Manfrotto Stacker Light Stands
(2) Manfrotto 003 Floor Stands
(2) Manfrotto 5001B Compact Stands
(2) OverXposed Floor Plates with Studs
(3) OverXposed Full 3.5″ Riser
(4) 3321 Manfrotto Stacker Light Stands
(4) Matthews Medium Duty Kit Stands
Matthews Medium Boom
Avenger D600 Mini Boom
(2) Manfrotto 3-Piece Booms
Matthews Infinity Arm with (3) Tips (1/4-20, 1/4-20, 3/8)
Matthews Mini Matthelini Clamp Tip for Infinity Arm
(7) Matthews 40″ Gobo Arms
(2) Matthews 20″ Gobo Arms
(4) Matthews 24″x36″ Flags
(1) Matthews 18″x24″ Flag
(2) Matthews 10″x42″ Cutter
(1) Matthews 24″x36″ Scrim
(1) Matthews Road Rags Kit
(1) Matthews Dot and Finger Survival Kit (30 Pieces + Case)
(1) Westcott 24″x36″ Collapsable Flag
(1) Westcott 24″x36″ Collapsable Scrim
Lastolite Skylite Frame-Panel Reflector Kit 42″x78″
Lightform 24″x48″ Reflector
Wescott 42″ Reflector
Westcott 4’x7′ Silk Diffuser
42″ Litedisc Reflector
Matthews 6’x6′ 1″ Round Tubing Frame
(2) Matthews 6’x6′ Silk
Matthews 6’x6′ Black Duvatyne
Matthews 6’x6′ Silver Lame
Matthews 6’x6′ Matthtallica Silver
Matthews 12’x12′ Snap-A-Part Frame
12’x12′ Matthews Black Duvatyne
12’x12′ Matthews White Artificial Silk
12’x12′ Rag Place Hard Silver
12’x12′ Rag Place Full Grid White
Matthews Triple Header
(11) Matthews Grip Heads
(4) Matthews Matthelini Clamps
(4) Matthews Mafer Clams w/ Studs
(2) Matthews Right Angle Snap In
(4) Matthews Baby Ballhead Adapters
(4) Matthews 5/8” Baby Pin w/ 3/8” Thread
(2) Manfrotto 234 Tilt Head
(2) Delta 16-Foot Aluminum Crossbars
(12) “A” Clamps
(2) Matthews Baby Plates
(2) Matthews 35 lb Sandbags
(2) Matthews 25 lb Sandbags
(4) Matthews 15 lb Sandbags
(4) Matthews 10lb Boa Bags
(6) 25′ Extension Cords
Calumet Painted Backdrop-Gray
Calumet Painted Backdrop-Salmon
Wescott Green Screen Background
Tape Chain
Miscellaneous Tools
Kartmaster HD-500 Cart w/ Shelf
Multicart R-10 Equipment Cart
Powerex MH-C9000 Battery Charger
Powerex AA Batteries (72)
Cases and Bags
Pelican 1614B Strobe Air Travel Case #1
Pelican 1614B Strobe Air Travel Case #2
Pelican 1614B Strobe U/W Travel Case #3
Pelican 1614B D4 Strobe Pack/ Head Case
Pelican 1604B Strobe Pack/ Head Case #1
Pelican 1604B Strobe Pack/ Head Case #2
Pelican 1604B Strobe Head and Reflector Case
Pelican 1604B Zoomspot Case
Pelican 1604B Profoto 7B Case #1
Pelican 1604B Profoto 7B Case #2
Pelican 1604B Profoto Ring Light Case
Pelican 1604B Meter and Filter Case
Pelican 1604B Nikon System Case #1
Pelican 1604B Nikon System Case #2
Pelican 1604B Dedolight Head Case
Pelican 1550 Capture/ Laptop Case
Pelican 1550 Tools Case
Pelican 1520 Speedlight Case
Pelican 1450 Lowel Head Case
Pelican 1650 Thunderbolt Display Case w/ Porta Brace Dividers
Pelican 1614B LED Head Case
Pelican 1614B LED Head Case
Pelican 1604B Video Case
Pelican 1604B Audio Case
Pelican 1604B Dolly Track Case
Pelican 1554XDCAM Case
Pelican 1040 Waterproof Case
Pelican 1020 Waterproof Case
Nalpak 1243 Light Stand Tube Case w/ Wheels
Nalpak 1146 Light Stand Tube Case w/ Wheels
Nalpak 1146 Light Stand Tube Case w/ Wheels
SKB iSeries 4214-5
Tamrac 328 Stands and Boxes Bag #1
Tamrac 328 Stands and Boxes Bag #2
Tamrac 328 Stands and Boxes Bag #3
Tamrac 328 Stands and Boxes Bag #4
Tenba CCT51 Tripak Case #1 – Chimera Boxes
Tenba CCT51 Tripak Case #2 – HD Stands and Poles
Tenba CCT51 Tripak Case #3 – Silks and Overheads
Tenba 6’x6′ Hexagonal Silk Bag
Manfrotto MBAG120PN Padded Tripod Bag
Manfrotto MBAG120PN Padded Tripod Bag
Tamrac 332 Tripod Bag
Matthews 24×36 Flag Bag
Jan-Al Kartmaster Case
Think Tank Photo Logistics Manager 30 Lighting Case
Think Tank Photo Airport Security Rolling Camera Case
Think Tank Photo Airport Acceleration Backpack
Think Tank Photo Airport Antidote Backpack v2.0
Think Tank Photo Shape Shifter Backpack 17
Think Tank Photo Shape Shifter Backpack 15
Think Tank Photo Trifecta 10 DSLR Backpack
Think Tank Photo Streetwalker Backpack
Think Tank Photo Perception Tablet Backpack
Think Tank Photo Modular Belt System
Think Tank Photo Medium Pro Speed Belt #1
Think Tank Photo Speed Changer
Think Tank Photo Lightning Fast
Think Tank Photo Lens Changer 35
Think Tank Photo Lens Changer 50
Think Tank Photo Large Lens Drop In
Think Tank Photo Pixel Rocket Shoulder Harness
Think Tank Photo Medium Pro Speed Belt #2
Think Tank Photo Chimp Cage
Think Tank Photo Lightning Fast
Think Tank Photo LC75 Drop Down
Think Tank Photo Urban Disguise 50 V2.0
Think Tank Photo Big Audio Bag
Think Tank Photo Headphone Hook
Domke F2 Camera Bag
Domke F-6 Camera Bag
Domke F-3X Camera Bag
24″x48″ Reflector Bag
Extra Stand Bag
Extra Gobo Arm Bag
(4) Tenba 10” Messenger Wraps
(7) Tenba 16” Messenger Wraps
(4) Tenba 22” Messenger Wraps
(2) HPRC 2400 Cases w/ Custom Foam
(2) Heckler Design iPad Stands
Video Equipment
Sony PXW-X70 XDCAM Camcorder
Video Devices PIX-E5 4K Recorder – 1
Video Devices PIX-LR Audio Interface – 1
Video Devices PIX-E5 4K Recorder -2
Video Devices PIX-LR Audio Interface – 2
(2) Video Devices SpeedDrives
Nikon KeyMission 360 Camera
Nikon EN-EL12 Lithium-Ion Battery
GoPro Hero4 Black
GoPro Hero2
GoPro Spare Battery
GoPro Dual Battery Charger
Wooden Camera Quick Cage for DSLR – Large
Wooden Camera Shoulder Rig V2 Mid Rubber
Wooden Camera Universal Lens Support
Wooden Camera Dovetail Clamp
Wooden Camera Standard Quick Release Plate
Wooden Camera DSLR Bracket
(3) Wooden Camera Nato Lock Kits
(2) Wooden Camera 15mm 6” Rods
(2) Wooden Camera Universal Hot Shoe
Tilta FF-T103 Follow Focus
Video Devices Sun Hood
Kessler Pocket Jib
Kessler 100mm Ball Relocator
Kessler K-Pod Tripod
Kessler Hercules 2.0 Head
Kessler 6″ All-Terrain Wheels
Kessler K-Pod Premium Dolly Track Trucks (Set of 3)
Kessler 7″ Idler Arm Upgrade
Kessler K-Flex Track (50′)
Kessler CineSlider 3’
Kessler Second Shooter
Kessler MagPak Battery
Glidecam GLDGS Hand-Held Stabilizer
(4) Kessler Kwik Releases
(4) Kessler Kwik Utility Plates
Manfrotto 504HD Fluid Video Head
Manfrotto 823 Friction Arm
Manfrotto 244 Micro Friction Arm
Matthews Mafer Clamp – Silver
Sony AC-VQ1051D Battery Charger
(2) Sony NP-F970 Batteries
Sony AC-VQV10 Battery Charger
(2) Sony NP-FV-70 Batteries
Canare 25’ SDI Cable
(2) Canare 3’ SDI Cables
Tether Tools Micro-HDMI-D to HDMI-A Cable 10’
Ikan VL5 Hood
Ikan PT Elite V2 Teleprompter
Filmtools Production Slate
AbelCine Bowtie Focus Chart
Audio Equipment
Sound Devices 302 Compact Production Mixer
Marantz PMD661 Audio Recorder
Schoepps Colette CMC6/MK41 Microphone
Sanken COS-11DBP Lavalier Microphone
Sennheiser ME-66/ K6 Shotgun Microphone
Sennheiser EW100 G3 Wireless Microphone System – A
Sennheiser EW112 G3 Wireless Microphone System – B
Rode NT3 Mic
Rycote InVision INV-HG MKIII Microphone Suspension
Rycote 20mm Baby Ball Gag Windsheild
BeachTek DXA 5D Audio Adapter
Rycote Windsheild Sound Blimp Kit
25′ Monster Cable
Audio Technica AT8415 Mic Holder
Chimera Double Axis Stand Adapter
Mogami 25’ XLR Cable
Prolink 25’ XLR Cable
Mogami 3’ XLR Cables
LiveWire 3’ XLR Cables
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones