Gear Reviews

Field Tested.

I don’t test gear in a white-walled studio. I test it in the mud, the rain, and the freezing winds of Snowdonia. If a piece of kit makes it onto this page, it has earned its place in my pack. These are honest, long-term reviews of the tools I use to survive and film in the wild.

The Glass Camera Gear Camping Kit

The Glass

The cinema primes and telephotos that define the look of my work.

12mm Fisheye 16-35mm Zeiss 50mm Art 85mm Cine 100mm Macro 135mm f1.8 24-240mm 200-600mm 2x Teleconverter
My Favourite Lenses

01. Samyang 85mm T1.5 Cine

"My go-to lens for cinematic B-roll. It’s cheap, manual focus, and produces a distinct 'vintage' character that modern Sony lenses can't match."
Relevant Blog Posts:
➝ The Review: A Cheap "Cinematic" Beast ➝ POV: Woodland Photography & Video ➝ Sample Footage: Sunrise & Landscapes

02. Sony 200-600mm G OSS

"The wildlife king. I use this for everything from moon shots at 1200mm to compressing street scenes in Birmingham."
Relevant Blog Posts:
➝ The Review: An Absolute Beast ➝ Landscape Photography with a Telescope? ➝ Shooting at 1200mm (with 2x Teleconverter) ➝ Moonrise Timelapse with Settings

03. Samyang 135mm f1.8

"The 'Bokeh Beast.' If I need to isolate a subject completely from the background, this is the sharpest tool in the bag."
Relevant Blog Posts:
➝ The Review: The Bokeh Beast ➝ 135mm Test Footage Video

04. Samyang 12mm f2.8 Fisheye

"My primary lens for astrophotography and tight tent interiors."
Relevant Blog Posts:
➝ The Video Review ➝ Written Review & Specs

Camera Gear

The bodies, support, and motion tools that capture the shot.

Sony ZV-E1 Sony A7III Benro Tripod Lightweight Tripod GVM Slider DJI Ronin RS3 DJI Mini 3 Pro Variable ND Filters Solar Filter Trail Cam Action Cam Rode Mic Fat Gecko Mount Manfrotto Mini Tripod Lowepro 500 AW
My Favourite Gear

01. Benro Tortoise 35C Tripod

"My landscape workhorse. It features a unique 'Tortoise Mode' where the legs splay completely flat—perfect for low-angle shots without a center column getting in the way."
Relevant Blog Posts:
➝ Read The Full Review

02. GVM GT-60D Motorised Slider

"A budget tool that punches above its weight. I use this to add subtle parallax movement to woodland scenes and timelapse sequences."
Relevant Blog Posts:
➝ Read The Full Review ➝ Slider Timelapse ➝ Slider with a Gimbal!

03. Sony A7iii Camera

"The reliable workhorse. Despite being an older model, its 24MP sensor and dynamic range make it my primary choice for timelapse and still photography."
Relevant Blog Posts & Footage:
➝ Read The Full Review ➝ Snowdonia Cloud Inversion Pack ➝ Peak District Timelapse Pack

04. Sony ZV-E1 Camera

"A low-light monster. I use this exclusively for video—its high ISO performance allows me to shoot clean footage in the darkest forests."
Relevant Blog Posts & Videos:
➝ Watch "Smoke Man" Short Film ➝ Camping in a Cloud (YouTube) ➝ Royal Ascot Street Photography (YouTube)

Camping & Survival

The shelters and essential kit that keep me alive on the hill.

Hilleberg Soulo MSR Elixir 1 MSR Elixir 3 OutIn Nano Coffee Maker Bergen JetBoil Pan Buffalo Shirt
My Favourite Kit

01. Hilleberg Soulo

"The fortress. When the forecast is brutal and the wind is howling, this is the only tent I trust to get me through the night."
See it in action:
➝ Winter Wild Camping on a Cold Hill ➝ Wild Camping in Ice Cold Wind

02. MSR Elixir 1

"My lightweight solo go-to. It packs down small and is perfect for cloud inversions and milder nights on the mountain."
See it in action:
➝ A Cold Night on the Long Mynd ➝ Brutal Wild Camp -15C

03. MSR Elixir 3

"The spacious option. Surprising capable in the winter snow, I use this when I need extra room for gear or company."
See it in action:
➝ Winter Camping in Snowdonia ➝ Alone in the Badlands

04. OutIn Nano Coffee Maker

"It keeps me awake! This little gadget comes on almost every camping trip now for that essential morning espresso."
Read more:
➝ Read The Full Review