Equipment

My photography, video and travel equipment

Here you will find the cameras, lenses, drones and accessories I personally use while travelling and working on photography projects.

Equipment I actually use myself

This is not a huge technology database. It contains only cameras, lenses, drones and accessories that genuinely accompany me on journeys and photography projects.

Discover equipment

My photography, video and travel equipment

📷 My cameras

Cameras that accompany me while travelling and working on photography projects.

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Nikon Z50 II

Nikon Z50 II

The Nikon Z50 II is my main camera for travel, safaris and landscape photography. It impresses with fast subject detection, a compact design and excellent image quality.

Nikon D5300

DSLR · DX · 24.2 MP Nikon

Nikon D5300

Lightweight DX-format DSLR with 24.2 megapixels, a fully articulating display, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi. It was my main travel camera for many years and today mainly serves as my second camera.

Nikon Coolpix P900

Bridge camera · 83× zoom · 16 MP Nikon

Nikon Coolpix P900

Bridge camera with a built-in 83x superzoom lens covering an equivalent focal length of up to 2000 mm. Today, I mainly use it for specialised subjects where extreme telephoto reach is required.

🔭 My lenses

My lenses for travel, wildlife, landscape, street and macro photography.

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NIKKOR Z 28–400mm f/4–8 VR

FX · 28–400mm · VR Nikon

NIKKOR Z 28–400mm f/4–8 VR

Extremely versatile superzoom for Nikon Z cameras. For me, it is the main all-round lens for travel and wildlife photography because it covers a very wide focal range without requiring lens changes.

NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR

DX · 16–50mm · VR Nikon

NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR

A very compact and lightweight standard zoom for Nikon Z DX cameras. For me, it is particularly useful when I want to keep my Z50 II setup as small and light as possible.

NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR

DX · 50–250mm · VR Nikon

NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR

Lightweight DX telephoto zoom for the Nikon Z50 II with a 75–375mm full-frame equivalent focal range. For me, it mainly serves as a compact alternative to the larger and heavier 28–400mm.

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

FX · 105mm · f/2.8 · Macro 1:1 Nikon

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

Fast S-Line macro lens with 1:1 reproduction ratio. I mainly use it for macro, product and portrait photography.

Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 Z

DX · 13mm · f/1.4 Viltrox

Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 Z

Fast ultra-wide-angle lens for my Nikon Z50 II. I mainly use it for architecture, interiors, night and astrophotography as well as video.

Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Z

DX · 15mm · f/1.7 Viltrox

Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Z

Compact and fast wide-angle lens for my Nikon Z50 II. Particularly useful for travel, street photography, architecture, interiors and video.

AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED

FX · 60mm · f/2.8 · Macro 1:1 Nikon

AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED

Fast F-mount macro lens with 1:1 reproduction ratio. I use it for macro photography, plants, insects and product photography, and particularly appreciate its shorter focal length compared with my 105mm macro lens.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR

DX · 18–55mm · VR Nikon

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR

Compact and lightweight standard zoom for Nikon DX cameras. Since 2014, it was one of my first and most frequently used travel lenses, but today it plays only a very minor role.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–200mm f/4–5.6G ED VR

DX · 55–200mm · VR Nikon

AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–200mm f/4–5.6G ED VR

Lightweight DX telephoto zoom and the second kit lens for my Nikon D5300. Frequently used for travel in the past, but today largely replaced by my modern Z-mount lenses.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G

DX · 35mm · f/1.8 Nikon

AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G

My first fast prime lens. Since 2016, I have used it for night photography, low-light situations and experimenting with aperture and depth of field.

EONIX 420–800mm f/8.3–16

420–800mm · Manual EONIX

EONIX 420–800mm f/8.3–16

An affordable manual telephoto zoom with extreme reach that I mainly use for moon photography and very distant subjects.

🌐 360-degree camera

360-degree footage and unusual perspectives.

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DJI Osmo 360

360° · 8K · 120 MP DJI

DJI Osmo 360

My compact 360° camera for travel, street walks, car journeys and documenting my photography. Thanks to full 360° capture, I can choose the final framing afterwards.

🚁 My drones

Drones for travel, aerial photography and video.

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DJI Mini 4 Pro

C0 · <249 g · 4K · 48 MP DJI

DJI Mini 4 Pro

Compact and capable travel drone with very good photo and video quality. I use it for unusual perspectives, travel videos, car meetings and occasionally for practical inspection work.

DJI Neo

C0 · 135 g · 4K · Vlog DJI

DJI Neo

Very compact vlog and travel drone for quick and uncomplicated aerial footage. I mainly use it for tracking, walking videos and situations where I want to carry as little equipment as possible.

🎒 Accessories

Filters, tripods, batteries, chargers, bags and other accessories.

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Remote Controls

Remote controls for drones and camera equipment.

DJI RC 2

5.5" FHD · O4 · Built-in Display DJI

DJI RC 2

My standard remote controller for the DJI Mini 4 Pro and DJI Neo. Thanks to the built-in display, I do not need a smartphone while flying.

DJI RC-N3

Smartphone Control · Backup DJI

DJI RC-N3

My backup remote controller for the DJI Neo. In normal use, I clearly prefer the DJI RC 2 with its integrated display.

Filters

CPL, ND, UV and protection filters.

CPL / Polarizing Filters

Hoya HD MkII · 67 & 77 mm Hoya

CPL / Polarizing Filters

My screw-in polarizing filters for landscape and travel photography. I mainly use them to reduce reflections and to enhance colours and contrast directly while shooting.

UV & Protector Filters

46 · 52 · 62 · 67 · 77 mm Hoya / Urth / Diverse

UV & Protector Filters

My UV and protector screw-in filters in several sizes. Today, I mainly use them as mechanical protection for the front element of selected lenses.

Variable ND Filters

ND2–400 · 52 / 62 / 67 / 77 mm K&F Concept / Diverse

Variable ND Filters

My variable ND screw-in filters for video recording and long exposures. The amount of light reduction can be adjusted directly on the filter to suit the situation.

Variable ND2–32 Filter

ND2–32 · 67 mm · Screw-in Diverse

Variable ND2–32 Filter

My 67 mm variable ND2–32 screw-in filter. Its moderate adjustment range is particularly useful for controlled light reduction in video and photography.

ND1000 Filters

ND1000 · 10 Stops · 67 / 77 mm Diverse

ND1000 Filters

My strong ND1000 screw-in filters for long exposures. With around ten stops of light reduction, they allow considerably longer exposure times even in daylight.

Black Mist / Diffusion 1/8

1/8 · 67 / 77 mm · Screw-in K&F Concept

Black Mist / Diffusion 1/8

My Black Mist 1/8 screw-in filters for creating a slightly softer and more cinematic look in photos and videos.

FLD Filters

FLD · 52 / 62 mm · Screw-in Diverse

FLD Filters

My 52 and 62 mm FLD screw-in filters. Originally designed for colour correction under fluorescent lighting, they now play only a minor role in my digital photography.

Fixed ND8 / ND X8 Filter

ND8 · 3 Stops · 52 mm Hoya

Fixed ND8 / ND X8 Filter

My fixed Hoya ND8 / ND X8 52 mm screw-in filter. It reduces the amount of light by around three stops and is useful for moderate long exposures and wider apertures in bright light.

Mounts & Grips

Grips, mounts, selfie sticks and other mounting accessories.

DJI Osmo 1.2 m Selfie Stick

1.2 m · Compact · Osmo 360 DJI

DJI Osmo 1.2 m Selfie Stick

My compact standard selfie stick for the Osmo 360. I frequently use it handheld or mounted for third-person perspectives and drone-like shots.

3 m Kevlar Selfie Stick

3 m · Kevlar · Osmo 360

3 m Kevlar Selfie Stick

My long selfie stick for unusual perspectives with the Osmo 360. With up to three metres of distance, it enables third-person shots and particularly pronounced drone-like perspectives.

Camera Pistol Grip with Wrist Strap

1/4" Mount · Wrist Strap · Osmo 360

Camera Pistol Grip with Wrist Strap

A compact camera grip that I mainly use with my DJI Osmo 360. Its ergonomic shape makes the camera comfortable and secure to hold.

Card Readers

Card readers and accessories for fast data transfer.

UGREEN SD 4.0 USB-C Card Reader

SD & microSD · USB-C · Compact UGREEN

UGREEN SD 4.0 USB-C Card Reader

My compact card reader for quickly transferring photo and video data to my laptop. Particularly practical when travelling thanks to its integrated USB-C cable.

Cleaning & Care

Cleaning and care accessories for cameras and lenses.

Hama Dust Ex Brush 55

Air Blower · Brush · Camera Cleaning Hama

Hama Dust Ex Brush 55

Compact air blower with brush for gentle cleaning of my camera and photography equipment. Particularly useful for dust on lenses and hard-to-reach areas.

Flashes & Lighting

Speedlights, light stands and other lighting accessories.

Nikon Speedlight SB-600

i-TTL · CLS · Guide No. 30 Nikon

Nikon Speedlight SB-600

Compact Nikon Speedlight that I have owned since 2011. I used it very frequently in the past, while today I mainly use it occasionally in the studio for portrait and product photography.

Nikon Speedlight SB-910

i-TTL · CLS Master · Guide No. 34 Nikon

Nikon Speedlight SB-910

Powerful Nikon Speedlight that I have owned since 2015. Today, I mainly use it occasionally in the studio for portrait and product photography and to control my SB-600.

Tripods

Travel tripods, monopods and specialist tripods.

DJI RS 4 Mini

Gimbal · 2 kg Payload · 3-Axis DJI

DJI RS 4 Mini

Compact camera gimbal for smooth camera movements and controlled motion. I mainly plan to use it with my Nikon Z50 II for planned video recordings and unusual perspectives.

K&F Concept 192 cm Tripod

192 cm · Ball Head · Monopod K&F Concept

K&F Concept 192 cm Tripod

My versatile main tripod for landscape, macro, night photography and long exposures. It offers a generous working height and can also be used for low-angle shooting and as a monopod.

SIRUI TT-50 Travel Tripod

18 cm Folded · 0.8 kg · 52 cm SIRUI

SIRUI TT-50 Travel Tripod

My particularly compact travel tripod. It is small, lightweight and still stable enough for many of my shots. Thanks to its minimal packed size, it is almost always with me when travelling.

JOILCAN Fluid Head Video Tripod

183 cm · Fluid Head · approx. 8 kg Payload JOILCAN

JOILCAN Fluid Head Video Tripod

My large and stable video tripod for planned video and studio productions. The fluid head with operating handle enables controlled pans and smooth camera movements.

2× Flash and Light Stands

2 Pieces · Compact · Studio

2× Flash and Light Stands

Two simple and affordable light stands that I use exclusively with my Nikon SB-600 and SB-910 Speedlights for portrait and product photography in the studio.

Batteries & Chargers

Batteries, chargers, charging hubs and other charging accessories.

Nikon Z50 II Batteries & Charger

4 Batteries · Nikon & K&F · Dual Charger Nikon / K&F Concept

Nikon Z50 II Batteries & Charger

My power setup for the Nikon Z50 II consists of two original Nikon EN-EL25a batteries, two K&F Concept EN-EL25 batteries and a K&F Concept dual charger.

DJI Mini 4 Pro Batteries & Charging Hub

3 Original Batteries · Two-Way Charging Hub DJI

DJI Mini 4 Pro Batteries & Charging Hub

My DJI Mini 4 Pro power setup consists of three original DJI batteries and the DJI Mini 3 Pro Two-Way Charging Hub.

DJI Neo Batteries & Two-Way Charging Hub

3 Original Batteries · Two-Way Charging Hub DJI

DJI Neo Batteries & Two-Way Charging Hub

My DJI Neo battery setup consists of three original DJI batteries and the DJI Neo Two-Way Charging Hub – compact and practical for quick aerial shots while travelling.

Osmo 360 Batteries & Multifunctional Battery Case

3 Original Batteries · AC2CH Battery Case DJI

Osmo 360 Batteries & Multifunctional Battery Case

My Osmo 360 battery setup consists of three original DJI batteries and the Osmo Action Multifunctional Battery Case AC2CH for charging and transport.

COZOME YMX-800W GaN Charging Station

800 W · 10 Ports · 8× USB-C COZOME

COZOME YMX-800W GaN Charging Station

My central charging station when travelling. With ten USB ports, I can charge numerous devices from my photography, video and travel equipment at the same time.

Bags and transport

Camera bags, backpacks, cases and protective covers.

JIANTA LiPo Safe Bags

Set of 3 · Red, Silver & Black JIANTA

JIANTA LiPo Safe Bags

Three LiPo safety bags for transporting my batteries and power banks when travelling by air. The set contains one red, one silver and one black bag.

Lens-Aid Battery Pouch

4 Z50 II Batteries · Extra Compartment Lens-Aid

Lens-Aid Battery Pouch

Compact battery pouch for my Nikon Z50 II. It holds four camera batteries and also includes a central compartment for small accessories.

Dual Camera Strap

2 Cameras · Adjustable · Chest Support

Dual Camera Strap

Flexible carrying system for two cameras. The cameras can be carried from the side straps or secured closer to the chest.

K&F Concept Filter Pouch

Compact · Hard Shell · Microfiber Interior K&F Concept

K&F Concept Filter Pouch

Compact filter pouch for my screw-in filters. The rigid outer shell protects against pressure and impacts, while soft microfiber inside provides gentle storage.

PGYTECH OnePro S Camera Insert Bag

Camera · Lenses · Compact PGYTECH

PGYTECH OnePro S Camera Insert Bag

My compact camera bag for days when I want to have my camera with me but photography is not the main focus.

K&F Concept Hardshell Camera Backpack 22L

22 L · 0.82 kg · Laptop Compartment K&F Concept

K&F Concept Hardshell Camera Backpack 22L

My compact camera backpack for flights with stricter hand luggage restrictions. I bought it specifically for my South Africa trip and onward flight to Madikwe.

K&F Concept 30L Camera Backpack

30 L · Modular · Side Camera Access K&F Concept

K&F Concept 30L Camera Backpack

My large camera backpack for normal air travel. It offers plenty of space for photography and video equipment and can be configured flexibly inside.

Microphones

Microphones and wireless audio solutions.

Deity V-Mic D4 Mini

Camera Mic · Supercardioid · 28 g Deity

Deity V-Mic D4 Mini

Compact directional microphone for my Nikon Z50 II. I mainly intend to use it for more focused audio recording during travel videos.

DJI Mic Mini Transmitter

DMMT01 · 10 g · Wireless DJI

DJI Mic Mini Transmitter

Very compact wireless microphone transmitter for spoken commentary during video and travel recordings. I mainly plan to use it together with my Osmo 360.

SD cards

Memory cards for photography and video.

SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC V30 256 GB

2× 256 GB · V30 · Nikon Z50 II SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC V30 256 GB

My two main SD cards for the Nikon Z50 II. I use them for both photography and video and have sufficient storage reserve while travelling.

SanDisk Extreme microSDXC V30 64 GB

64 GB · V30 · DJI RC 2 SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme microSDXC V30 64 GB

My microSD card for the DJI RC 2. I mainly use it for screenshots and screen recordings directly on the remote controller.

SanDisk Extreme Pro microSDXC V30

256 GB · 512 GB · 1 TB · V30 SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro microSDXC V30

My main microSD cards for cameras, drones and other devices. I have six SanDisk Extreme Pro V30 cards with capacities ranging from 256 GB to 1 TB.

Power banks

Portable power for travelling.

SHARGE Shargeek 100

25,600 mAh · Transparent Power Bank SHARGE

SHARGE Shargeek 100

One of my most important power banks when travelling. My Shargeek 100 is almost always with me and provides power for smartphones, chargers and other mobile equipment.

UGREEN 145W 25,000 mAh Power Bank

25,000 mAh · 145 W · Laptop Buffer UGREEN

UGREEN 145W 25,000 mAh Power Bank

High-power power bank for travel and my laptop. What matters most to me is that it can be charged while simultaneously powering connected devices.

SHARGE Shargeek 170

24,000 mAh · 170 W · Transparent SHARGE

SHARGE Shargeek 170

One of my most important travel power banks. The Shargeek 170 is almost always with me and supplies power to smartphones, chargers and other mobile equipment.

UGREEN PB775 Power Bank

20,000 mAh · Wireless Charging · USB-C Cable UGREEN

UGREEN PB775 Power Bank

My power bank for convenient smartphone charging on the go. I particularly like the wireless charging and the integrated USB-C cable, which also doubles as a carrying strap.