Tools

Video gear I use

The cameras, lenses, and production gear Thomas uses to make videos.

My primary camera: a 45-megapixel full-frame mirrorless body that handles both polished video and still photography.

My main lens: the Canon EF-mount Art prime I use with the R5 for a natural perspective and a softly separated background.

My B-roll lens: an exceptionally fast RF portrait prime for tight detail shots and strong background separation.

My versatile wide zoom: a stabilized f/2.8 RF lens for studio framing, handheld footage, and wider environmental shots.

The standard Canon adapter that lets me use my EF-mount Sigma lens on the EOS R5’s RF mount.

My main studio light: a daylight-balanced COB fixture with remote brightness control and a Bowens mount for a large softbox.

The large Bowens-mount modifier I pair with my studio light for softer, more flattering face-to-camera lighting.

The heavy-duty, air-cushioned 9.5-foot stand supporting my main studio light and large softbox.

My main studio microphone: a directional XLR shotgun mic positioned overhead and just outside the camera frame.

The portable recorder paired with my main shotgun microphone for capturing studio audio independently from the camera.

My compact travel microphone: a directional on-camera shotgun mic for capturing cleaner audio away from the studio.

My everyday camera backpack: a configurable 25-liter bag for carrying the camera, lenses, laptop, and smaller production gear.