All Our Photo & Video Gear

We’ve been documenting our nomadic life for well over a decade now (gulp), and we’re pretty picky about our gear. Our camera needs are directly tied to our shooting style and lifestyle. Let me explain…

ADVENTURE FILMMAKING

We’re travelers who live on a boat, sometimes a van and sometimes out of a backpack. We travel to some of the most remote places on earth and our needs are unique…but who’s aren’t?!?

We don’t consider ourselves cinematic videographers. We’re documentarians. We capture life as it happens, (guerilla-style) in the moment (not setting up scripted scenes).

The ongoing presence of water, sand, sun, and salt is an absolutely brutal environment. Not to mention the wind, which is a never-ending audio nightmare.

From land to sea, our camera and editing gear must be rugged enough to survive the adventure, yet compact enough to fit in our backpacks.

We buy the best gear we can afford, but not necessarily always the ‘best’ gear on the market. After all, we’re not working for National Geographic (but maybe someday).

SONY FX3

Update***. Sadly, this camera was stolen. But it's still our top choice.

This full-frame camera is relatively small and yet so powerful. It takes beautiful photos, videos, and the autofocus is hard to beat. Its a beast in low light and has a built in fan to keep it from overheating in the tropics! It’s our numero uno and is our best camera.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DJObY8
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/44VovUq

Sony FX30

This full-frame camera is relatively small and yet so powerful. It takes beautiful photos, videos, and the autofocus is hard to beat. Its a beast in low light and has a built in fan to keep it from overheating in the tropics! It’s our numero uno and is our best camera.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QrQTsN
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/45gBPm8

Accessories For Sony Cameras

• SD Cards: https://amzn.to/47jrure
• SONY Z Battery: https://amzn.to/2X2NHbi
• Slide Light Strap (better than a wrist strap): https://amzn.to/3bN1mrl

TRIPODS

• MANFROTTO BEFREE VIDEO TRIPOD: https://amzn.to/3KxCrvx
• GORILLAPOD 3K PRO: https://amzn.to/39HezAA

LENSES

SONY 20 F1.8 G

20mm is the perfect lens for vlogging, selfies and capturing in cramped spaces. I researched off-brand lenses that are 20%-50% less expensive, I looked at zoom lenses, but none can beat the performance of this lens. Specifically corner distortion, pin cushioning, edge light fall off, and chromatic aberrations. Plus it’s lightweight so it’s easy to take on a hike.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/44Qdtj8
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/3qlBJLa

SONY 24 F1.4 GM

A beautiful prime lens great for that added buttery bokeh, wide enough for landscapes, and a great low light lens (hello starry nights). TYI the “GM” means its Sony’s highest quality glass. This is the first fixed lens we purchased but I’m using it less because it’s not quite wide enough for run and gun filming.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2X0LQnq
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/3dNKEtC

SONY 16-35 F2.8 GM

This lens allows us to get those wide-angle shots in small spaces (like our boat). It’s sharp all the way to the edges which set it a notch above most wide-angle zooms.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bPmiOt
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/3dMSow4

SONY 24-70MM F2.8 GM II

This is the best overall lens. It’s what we have on the camera 70% of the time. The new II version focuses even faster and is slightly sharper.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/44WxZhZ
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/3KsB7Kw

SONY FE 24-105MM F4 G OSS

Not quite as sharp as the 24-70 GM but it does have built in lens stabilizers and a little extra reach. This is the lens I use mostly for hiking or on the APS-C FX30.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2UBA8OI
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/2hTqMNy

FILTERS

ND Filters (neutral density)

This is by far the most important filter and we have them for every camera we own. They act like sunglasses for your camera, reducing light entry without changing colors. This allows us to use the 180-degree rule to set our shutter speed to double my fps. If you want silky motion blur (water, clouds) and wider apertures in bright light for shallow depth-of-field (bokeh), and properly exposed shots, you need an ND. I buy the 82mm size so it works with all my lenses. I have a 3-stop ND8 and a 6-stop ND64.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/45fbc0N
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/44WyyID

ND16+PL FILTER 82MM

For Landscape Photography I use an ND+PL. The ND allows me to use a lower shutter speed for capturing movement in water, you know those creamy waterfall shots. A must if you’re shooting outdoors in full sun or near water. PolarPro is expensive but the glass is sharp, don’t go budget when you buy filters it can reduce the quality of expensive lenses like the ones we have.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/39CXAiF
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/2X1B0gR

CIRCULAR POLARIZER

For Action Photography I use a non-ND polarizer to cut the glare off water, glass and punch up the sky. I love the look a good polarizer gives to an image.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aCo70U
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/39AIme3

Iphone 17 Pro

After our camera was stolen in Amsterdam, we picked up an iPhone 17 Pro as a stopgap — and it has become our favorite camera. The video quality is genuinely impressive, but that's not really why we love it. It's always on us and we're capturing moments we would've skipped before because pulling out the "big" camera felt like too much. Less gear to worry about, less attention drawn to us, and the footage just flows straight to our Macs without thinking about it. It's not replacing our DSLR for everything, but it's earned "main camera" status.

Accessories For Iphone 17 Pro

• Case: https://amzn.to/4rlXiF0
• Filters: https://amzn.to/3ZHuevU and adapter https://amzn.to/3ZHuevU
• Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/4an4jQi
• Light (with hotshoe): https://amzn.to/3LVrGHr
• Adapter For Any Tripod: https://amzn.to/4tt1sx1
• Magsafe Tripod: https://amzn.to/4tceM8F
• Magsafe Light: https://amzn.to/49TUHMM
• Magsafe Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/4qR3dCd

DRONES

DJI MAVIC 3 (what we have) DJI MAVIC 4 (what we would buy today)

Incredible quality, simple color grading from d-Log with the DJI LUT, and smooth gimbal movements. But most importantly plenty of speed to fight the wind and keep up with our boat while sailing or the dinghy when exploring. We always get the ‘FLY MORE’ combo because 1 battery is never enough. (We opted for the non-Cine version because we don’t need ProRes, the massive files would just clog up our workflow.)

Mavic 3

• Buy from DJI: https://bit.ly/mavic3-wynn
• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L8WAa9
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/3B93RSI

Mavic 4

• Buy From Amazon: https://amzn.to/4taebEr

ND Filters https://amzn.to/3ZK4e30

ACTION CAMERAS

DJI OSMO ACTION 5 Pro

Better low light performance, 10-bit D Log M for enhanced color control, 160+ min battery, Dual Touch Screens, Removeable Lens, Waterproof, connects to 2x DJI MIC 2, it truly is the best Action Camera on the market.

• Buy from DJI: https://bit.ly/DJIAC5Pro
• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ammgwI
• Buy from B&H: https://bit.ly/DJIAC5Pro

ND Filters https://amzn.to/4rJYcf1

DJI OSMO 360

For those unique perspectives and hard to capture all in one frame shots. For any 360 camera, I will warn you they capture a lot of footage and editing can be a beast if you don’t plan!

Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/46lSgAe

Fast SD Card: https://amzn.to/3M5mOzw

TWIST-LOCK SUCTION MOUNT

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2UWT3lE
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/2w5zQ96

AUDIO

DJI MIC 3

Brilliant in high winds and works perfectly for Voice Over. Connects directly to the DJI Action Cameras, Pocket, or Sony mi Shoe (with this adapter) for clear audio in extreme conditions. Works with most any camera or smart phone through bluetooth, the mic jack, usb-c or iPhone plug. You can capture audio directly to the mic as a backup, this is especially helpful in loud situations.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qSrIiA

Hollyland M2

When our DJI Mic’s were stolen, we decided to try out the more affordable Hollyland M2 mics.  The big draw (aside from price) was the ability to connect and record to 4 mics.  We often find ourselves in situations where it’s more than just the two of us, and it’s hard to share a mic.  We’ve been pleasantly surprised.

• Buy From Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZaIgpK

RODE VIDMIC PRO+

The go-to shotgun mic for most vloggers, it’s a solid choice and the “+” version turns on when you power on the camera helping to reduce the missed audio issues of the previous version of this mic.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2wVafQK
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/3bKCTTr

BAGS

BAGS

We go for function and quality over price.  It has paid off.  Most of our bags are 7+ years old and still going strong.

WANDRD PRVKE 21 BACKPACK 21L

Perfect for outdoor adventures. Rugged, water-resistant, rolltop, and comfortable.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/342Bm8B
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/3bKtzz0

PEAK DESIGN EVERYDAY BACKPACK 20L

This a smart-looking, well-designed all-around backpack for photo/video, travel, as an overnight bag, or just touring around the city.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2xK6TQp
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/2QYofA3

ONA BRIXTON MESSENGER BAG

Gender-neutral bag for when we don’t want to haul around a backpack. Fits enough camera gear for the day plus a safe spot for the iPad. Durable, water-resistant canvas and I love the double pockets in the front.

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/456WEQO
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/2wJP0RX

ACCESSORIES

HIGH-SPEED CARD READER

• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/45hxTkO
• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WdTWbs

HIGH SPEED CF EXPRESS TYPE A CARDS

Best for Sony a7S and FX

• Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/47jrure
• Buy from B&H: https://bhpho.to/43Y0drA

🎶 MUSIC IN OUR VIDEOS

• We Use Artlist and you can get 2 Months for FREE with this link: https://bit.ly/artlist-GWTW

🎨 CREATIVE ASSETS FOR VIDEO (SFX, TEMPLATES & PRESETS)

• https://bit.ly/motion-array-GWTW

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