Stock Footage Dispatches: Field Notes from a Specialist Cameraman

This isn't a soppy lifestyle blog. It’s a documentation of the work behind my footage.

From field-testing and reviewing camera gear to hauling it all up into Snowdonia for a wild camp, these are my notes on stock footage filming, gear, my new fine art prints and the great British outdoors.

CAMERA GEAR BLOG    -     FINE ART PRINTS BLOG     -     STOCK FOOTAGE BLOG     -     WILD CAMPING BLOG

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Kelso Stock Footage

Kelos is located at the confluence of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot, and has a rich history that is steeped in the traditions of the Scottish people. Kelso stock footage includes Kelso Bridge, Kelso Abbey, and Kelso Town Hall and Square, which serve as testament to the town's storied past.

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Sony 200-600mm Lens - An Absolute Beast!

Sony 200-600mm Lens - An Absolute Beast!

The Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens is a versatile and high-performance zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount cameras.

Are you a birder? If so, you’ll know all about it already.

Are you a crusty old veteran cameraman who wants to know a little more about this beast? Read on…!

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Sony 20mm f1.8 FE Lens

Talking about the Sony 20mm f1.8 lens, my main lens for capturing landscape timelapse sequences with a Sony A7iii.

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Sony 16-35mm f4 Zeiss Lens

The Sony 16-35mm f4 Zeiss lens is definitely a favourite of mine. It’s one of my most used lenses on my Sony A7iii, and it has accompanied me on many a hike up into the mountains. A lot of my videos over on YouTube have used this lens a lot in their creation, like this one, Winter Camping in Snowdonia.

I took a Sony A7riii and the 16-35mm Zeiss up into the snowy winter mountains of Snowdonia for a couple of days. Hopefully, it’ll give you a bit of a feel for the type of shot that is achievable.

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Samyang 12mm f2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye Lens

I’ve been able to try using this wonderful little 12mm f2.8 fisheye lens from Samyang.

The Samyang 12mm f2.8 is a little gem, and can be picked up for just a few hundred quid.

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Sony A7iii

What the heck am I still doing with this old camera?

The Sony a7iii is a full-frame mirrorless camera that was released in early 2018 as a successor to the popular Sony a7 II. It was aimed at photography enthusiasts and professionals who want a versatile camera that can handle a wide range of shooting scenarios.

I still use it now, in 2023. In fact, I own two of them, they’re brilliant, and still very much available for purchase.

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10 Popular Lenses For Sony Alpha Cameras

Sony Alpha cameras use the E-mount and FE-mount lens systems, which provide a wide range of lens options for photographers and videographers of all levels.

Here’s a list of 10 of my favourite FE lenses…

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