These are the tools of the trade which I've used for the past few years.
When it comes to gear, I place a premium on keeping it light yet affordable, as there's nothing worse than being weighed down by tons of kit, especially when travelling. This minimalist travel and street photography kit suits my needs as it covers all my needs, allowing me to create high-quality content without breaking the bank.
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Camera
My Fujifilm X-S10 is my primary camera for photo and video. I bought it in December 2022 after selling my Sony a6300.
Laptop
The 2022 14" MacBook Air M2 is my daily driver for all my tasks – productivity, editing, etc. I use Adobe CC (Lightroom, Photoshop) as well as LumaFusion for video editing.
Lenses
This was the first lens that I bought along with my Fujifilm X-S10. It's become my all-purpose workhorse lens, with a decently fast aperture throughout the zoom range.
The Viltrox 85mm f1.8 is a fantastic portrait lens with an approximately 130mm full frame equivalent. Fast and sharp with superb image quality, even wide open.
The Viltrox 23mm f1.4 is a great third-party lens for the Fuji X-mount. It provides a classic 35mm field of view while being fast and full of character.
Wireless Mic
Mist Filter
Action Camera
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My go-to for filming POV street photography videos, or when I need a camera that's capable of taking a few knocks and splashes. I've been well impressed with the 4K 60fps footage coming from this little device.
Accessories
I bought this second-hand in Vietnam and found that it works well when you need to quickly access your camera. The modular Peak Design clips are also very useful for quickly unbuckling your camera from the neck strap.
The Manfrotto Street Camera Messenger bag fits my entire kit without being overly bulky. It includes a removable padded compartment, space for a 15 inch laptop, and handy front and back pockets.
This Sandisk 500GB SSD is my 'working' hard drive which I use to quickly access all the projects that I'm currently working on. I like that it's durable against the elements and also comes with a handy USB-C to USB adapter.