My Production Gear
Production people are nerds about gear. I'm constantly being asked about mine.
So here is a complete rundown of my customized go-kit. I initially spent about $4,000 to get the essentials. I've since added to that. But It all fits in one backpack and one large rolling suitcase.
cameras
- canon 70d (2)
- $1,900 ($950/each refurbished with lens from canon online store)
- notes:
- the refurbished cost was $879.99 plus tax
- these cams basically came to me looking brand new
- almost paid full price for t6s cams, but 70d had better features
- xiaomi mijia (mi sphere) 360 panoramic
- gearbest: https://goo.gl/PfWrVL
- $245 (gearbest)
- notes:
- this is my first 360 camera, and i love it
- it’s not a well known brand, and ships from china
- i was tipped off on this by a friend who really knows all about 360 video
- it’s amazing for the price
- the price has gone down since i bought it, but only seems available from gearbest
lenses
- canon efs 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 is stm ("standard zoom” kit lens) (2)
- $0 (normally sells new for $550, came with refurb cam purchase)
- notes:
- these are not A+ lenses, but they are sufficient for my interviews
tripods
- vanguard alta pro 263ap aluminum tripod kit (2)
- $350 ($175/each on average with tax from amazon)
- notes:
- i wish these were just a little more compact (in length) when folded
- legitimately like these better than the expensive $900 tripods from my work (at the time)
- bestshoot desktop mini tripod
- $45 (amazon)
- model: 4332014070
- notes
- i use this for 360 video as my base
- kingjoy monopod
- amazon: https://goo.gl/6ATJJJ
- $33 (amazon)
- model: mp208f
- notes:
- i removed the wrist strap and large circle head at the top to keep it clean and narrow
- this connects to the mini tripod for 360 video
- used as a telescoping pole for height
- topped with a kingjoy bd-0 mini ball head
- kingjoy mini ball head
- amazon: https://goo.gl/THfXfK
- $12 (amazon)
- model: bd-0
- notes:
- this is used for 360 video
- it’s very small (not good for large cameras)
- perfect for a lightweight 360 because of the head’s slip profile … it hides well
mics
- rode rodelink fm wireless filmmaker system (2)
- $800 ($400/each on amazon)
- model: rl-film (includes: tx-belt and rx-cam)
- notes:
- these are half the price of the sennheiser and all reviews showed it sounding the same
- included lav mic wire isn’t the best - only downside (the actual thin wire)
- threaded part of lav mics can fall off, so i’m having rode send me a couple extras (562-364-7400)
- rode videomic go
- $100 (amazon)
- notes:
- this one does not need a battery and has built-in mini-to-mini plug
- the pro needs battery, but allows for up to 20db gain
- decent sound for controlled environments, may upgrade to pro as a second
audio recorder
- zoom h5
- $250 (amazon)
- notes:
- chose this over the h6 because i see the most i will need is 3 inputs
- the xyh-5 mic capsule has a mini-in for a third mic (as opposed to xlr)
- it’s $150 cheaper than the h6
- the h4n pro might do what i need, but it is new and i think it's limited to only 2 direct inputs
- the plastic on the capsule around the mics is a little cheap and breakable
lights
- savage luminous pro led video light (3)
- $324 ($108/each on amazon)
- model: led-204
- notes
- chose these over the entire set with stands because i want to just mount them on my camera hotshoes
- the third light will require a light stand since i only use two cameras (right now) for interviews
- from my initial order of three, one was fine, one had a burned out led, and one had the test button punched in
- ordered two new ones from amazon and processed the return of the two damaged ones
- altura photo 160 led camera light
- amazon: https://goo.gl/oR65rM
- $40 (amazon)
- notes:
- this is sort of just a backup light for when i need it
- it’s in a nice case that i keep with my kit
light stand
- impact ls-rl7 7’2” reverse legs light stand (2)
- $90 ($45/each on amazon)
- model: ls-rl7
- originally bought just one for my third light, the one that wouldn’t be mounted on a camera hotshoe
- have since gone to two stands, and one light on the center cam
memory cards
- (3) sandisk 32gb extreme pro uhs-i sdhc u3
- $66 ($22/each at bh)
- model: sdsdxp-032g-a46
- notes:
- i bought from bh instead of amazon because i feared possible fakes
- however i realized i already had three 32gb cards at home, so returned these
- the $66 listed above is to show what i would have paid
- (2) sandisk 64gb extreme pro uhs-i sdxc
- $120 ($60/each at best buy)
- model: sdsdxp-064g-a46
- notes:
- i bought from best buy one day in an emergency when i ran out of memory, probably paid too much
- bh looks to have them for about $35, and i will see if best buy will price match
- i probably needed them anyway, and will become my primary video cards
storage
- altura backpack
- model: great explorer
- $60 (amazon)
- notes:
- great design
- wasn’t sure at first if i liked that the main compartment opened from back side
- decided it’s good to protect from thieves and from falling backward
- samsonite cruisair dlx 30” spinner
- $200 (amazon)
- notes:
- this is my big case that holds everything that's not in the backpack
- tripods and light stand go on one side
- monoprice light case and a tupperware full of wires are in the middle
- ukulele case goes the length of the other side (for interviews)
- huge mesh zip pouch in top compartment
- has a ten year warranty
- monoprice cases
- $124 ($41.33/each on monoprice)
- model: 12682
- notes:
- one for my lights, one for my audio gear, one for cameras
- 12” x 10” x 8” with pick and pull foam
- ended up just using one in the end for my lights
- the other two i store away and will only use if I take the audio or cams out without the backpack
- overall, three was probably a waste of money - i like them, but only needed one
- ukulele case
- $130 (amazon)
- model: crf1000subk
- notes:
- this is the soprano size
- normal people don't need this
- i do for my interviews for my little postcard gimmick
misc.
- limostudio flash bracket (2)
- $40 ($20/each on amazon)
- model: agg1811
- notes:
- this is a bracket that can screw onto a 1/4 or 3/8 inch tripod or light stand screw
- has a hot shoe built in and can swivel
- using for third led light so i can mount it on a stand
- canon remote controller
- $20 (amazon on 2016 11-30)
- model: rc-6
- notes:
- this is the perfect solution for when my videos go longer than 30 minutes
- as the camera stops recording, simply aim and press while in “2” mode
- this will restart the video
- camera must be in 10 or 2 second “drive” mode, as set on the upper right
- for using as an actual camera, best to take it out of drive into single shot mode again
- tiffen 67mm uv protection filter (2)
- $20 ($10/each at amazon)
- model: 67uvp
- notes:
- these are to protect from both the sun and scratches
- altura lens hood (2)
- $20 ($10/each at amazon)
- model: ---
- notes:
- my cams did not come with the hood, so ordered these non-canon ones just to have them
- sennheiser male (screw on) mini to male xlr (2)
- $66 ($33/each at bh)
- model cl-100
- notes:
- these are to go from the wireless receiver to the zoom
- sennheiser contact info for replacing busted one (since bh will not): 860-434-9190 sennheiserusa.com
- rode vxlr adapter mini-jack female to xlr male
- $10 (amazon)
- notes:
- after buying the sennheiser cl-100’s i really don’t need this
- keeping it anyway to have as a backup in case one of those fails or for whatever reason
- headphones
- $10 (amazon)
- model: sentey ls-4230
- notes:
- purchased cheap, shitty over-ear headphones with a case
- don’t want in-ear headphones so others can use it and not have it be gross
- wanted something in a case so that they would store easily and stay with my kit
- these are not good by any means, but they get the job done for monitoring zoom audio
- grey card
- $8 (amazon)
- model: lightdow ld-fb131
- notes:
- this is for white balancing pre-production
- i never use it
- bestshoot 38” aluminum monopod
- amazon: https://goo.gl/TXnG2o
- $17 (amazon)
- notes:
- this is a short telescoping pole for 360
- replaced this with the kingjoy mp208f
- worked fine, but was a little short and i wanted the option to get higher
- now used as a backup
- i put an adapter 1/4” to 3/8” screw head on the top
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