Gear - Are you Jules

Cameras
	Z8	Current main hybrid camera used to shoot anything. Upgraded to the same ecosystem as Nikon provided adapters so I could use my existing DSLR lenses with the Z8. Uses the same batteries as the D7000.
	D7000	Previous main camera for photography. Now acting as a 2nd camera. Old but sturdy and durable with long-lasting batteries.
	DJI Mini 4 Pro	Easy to pack up and use on the go. Weighs in at 249g. Got as a package with the RC remote which is handy for when you can't get signal on your phone.
	DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro	Small and provides a wide enough view to do POV/BTS shots. Has varying levels of stability and can provide log footage as well.
	Samsung PL150	Digital nostalgia that fits within the palms of my hands. Bought in 2009 before it was trendy. A fun toy!

Lenses
	Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FF Z mount	Most used lens that is versatile in video and photos. Works well in low-light environments and can produce sharp images with bokeh. Good for portraits.
	Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB FF Z mount	Provides the additional reach when shooting sports in big fields/courts and becomes 210mm long with DX crop. It's heavy but need not necessarily require a monopod to support.
	AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II	Best travel zoom lens. The focal length easily allows me to capture anything. Can provide a nice light bokeh when shooting against strong lighting.
	AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED	Flexible widest wide angle lens with a good range of distance. Best I've done is fit 60 people in a 10 x 10m room.
	Nikon Mount Adapter FTZ II	This adapter cuts the need to buy full-frame lenses while opening up the option to still use APS-C lenses.

Tripods and Mounts
	SLIK SPRINT PRO III 3WAY BK	Lightweight tripod that's been hanging around for ages. Able to fold flat/lower parallel to ground.
	Leofoto AZURE AZ-204C	Does the same as SLIK tripod but comes with a mini hook for hanging something small and a spare thread useful for putting a magic arm. The lever to release the vertical extension is a game changer as compared to screwing to unlock for raising the pole.
	Cobra 3 Strike Monopod A150S-III	Comes with a carrying case. Longer than travel-sized tripods. This fits right at foldable chair height so I can comfortably shoot while seated down. Able to release the footing for a mini tripod. The 2-in-1 screw thread is useful for screwing in items of 2 different thread sizes.
	PGYTECH 3 Way Tripod Caplock Mantispod Z	Small tripod for phone, action cam or small lighting. Good folding axis and is able to bend at a variety of angles.
	NEEWER GM-MT Arca Type Tripod Ball Head	One of the cheapest ball head that can hold the weight of my Z8. 8kg load. It's not as low profile as current offerings but for the price it works and it also fits in my monopod/tripod carrying case. The bubble leveler is pretty neat. Works seamlessly with SmallRig L-plate.
	SmallRig Video Head CH10	Affordable, small and reliable fluid head. Wanted one that would fit in the carrying case. This folds well and is rather smooth. Might not handle loads heavier than 3kg but that's ideal for travelling. Works with SmallRig L-plate too.

Filters
	K&F CONCEPT NANO-K MCUV	Budget and quality basic UV filter. Nuff said.
	K&F CONCEPT NANO-K 4+6+8 Line Starburst Filter 3-Pack	Favourite filter to play with at a good value. Comes with a filter flip out case. Best used when shooting against strong lighting combined with low aperture for the stars to burst.
	K&F CONCEPT NANO-K CPL	Does a mild reflection reduction. Handy for recovering lost saturation on shiny surfaces. Variable so you could just turn off the filter, shoot normally and adjust back when needed without removing.
	NiSi 82mm Swift True Color VND Kit (1-5-Stop VND + 4-Stop N)	Decided on NISI's VND simply because it does not have strong vignetting as most VNDs have and the colours produced are clear, not desaturated. It's able to cover shoots on a sunny afternoon so you don't need ND1000. The case provided has more slots than required and is the filter case I use. Useful for filming when acquiring bokeh in bright situations. Cheaper to buy from Taobao.
	H&Y Revoring Variable Lens Adapter	If you wish not to stuff your bag with step up or down rings, the Revoring is the one ring to rule them all. There are a couple of set sizes. I picked 67-82mm which fits all my lenses, combined with solely 82mm filters. It uses both clamp and screw on mechanism. making swapping filters across different lens size fast.

Bagpacks
	Wandrd PRVKE 21L V2	For rugged conditions. Padded for comfort. The roll top is useful for stuffing more things and things that are out of shape.
	Manfrotto Lifestyle NX CSC	Manfrotto is lighter to carry and also without the excessive pockets. Personal fave for going minimal.

Accessories
	SmallRig L-Bracket for Nikon Z8	This component made switching between landscape and portrait on a tripod easier. With any arca-swiss base clamps, the bracket removes the need for repetitive screwing or locking into landscape-only shooting with the tripod.
	Leofoto L-CS 201 Shadow Black Camera Strap	Got this for free with the tripod which was really cool considering that I had the PD strap in my cart LOL. It's pretty comfy on my shoulders so far and has mini paddings underneath the wider part of the strap that works like acupuncture (?). I like the rope being the aesthetic part of the strap and for the ease of adjusting the length. Comes with spare parts.
	Ulanzi VL49 Rechargeable Mini LED Light 1672 Black	Compact light that comes with a couple lighting effects.
	Samurai Dry Cabinet GP5-30L	Surprisingly, it fits all my camera bodies and lenses with a few extras in. However, it doesn't have anymore space for upcoming lenses.
	Rode Wireless PRO	Audio from this is really good despite being a bit dated. It's not a shotgun mic but can manage a bit of surrounding pickup even though it's more of a personal attachment mic. Easy to use and Rode has their own software/app to adjust settings.

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