Below is a list of the gear I currently use as well as some favourite kit that I may not use anymore but can strongly recommend. The links are mostly affiliate links so by purchasing through those you pay the same amount but I get a small commission on the sale which goes toward supporting me and my work.
CameraS
Sony A7IV
This is my current workhorse. At 33MP it offers a slight increase in resolution over the a7III and perhaps slightly better noise performance. The articulating screen is also super useful in astro.
Sony A7iii
I find 24mp to be a good balance between detailed shots and low noise so it’s my main body for still photographs. That said, it’s a fantastic all-rounder with its amazing video capabilities too and now available at a great price.
Sony A7Siii
At only 12mp the low-light video quality of this camera is insane and what I now use to film my Astro Vlogs.
Check my YouTube video review.
Sony A7Sii
Used this camera to film my vlogs from 2017 to 2020 and is now a backup camera that I use for timelapse and filming. It’s also been astro modified to get increased sensitivity in hydrogen alpha emission nebula.
Canon 6D
Before I switched to Sony I used a Canon 6D. A legendar camera in the astro world and now an absolute bargain after the release of the (pointless) 6Dmkii as well.
My vid on YouTube.
DJI Pocket 2
A camera I use for daytime vlogging. It’s also great when you want to be a bit more discrete and not walking around with a giant camera and microphone aimed at your own face.
Lenses
Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM
Not sure how Sony made this thing so small and lightweight but it’s the best ultra-wide lens for landscape astrophotography out there.
Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM
A versatile and good all-round lens and performs great for astro at f/2.8. Pretty lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom but comes with a heavy price tag.
SONY 85mm f/1.8 FE
My love for this lens grows and grows. Small, lightweight, affordable and performs better than the G Master for astro. Great for Moon and planet photography as well as high resolution panoramas.
Watch my YouTube vid.
Samyang 135mm f/2
Again, amazing performance for a great price from Samyang. Great at f/2 but best at f/2.8. Super sharp lens and proven in the astro community. A bargain!
Sony 20mm f/1.8 G
As I have the 24mm and 14mm this doesn’t get used much any more but is a great option if you’re chosing between the 3 and you don’t quite have the budget for the 14mm or 24mm GM.
Watch my YouTube vid.
Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM
Another great, small, lightweight lens by Sony. Great for nicely detailed Milky Way panoramas. I just need to get over my 24mm addiction and use it more.
Sigma 8mm f/3.5
This circular fisheye lens covers a 180° field of view meaning you can capture the entire sky in a single exposure on full-frame! Great for meteor showers or capturing a sky full of aurora. I also plan to do some fun stuff with the Moon and Sun.
Sony 100-400 mm GM
My “lightweight” Moon Bazooka. Sometimes the Sigma is a bit bulky or heavy to carry up a mountain or on a plane so I opt for the Sony.
Sony 24mm f/1.4 G
My favourite lens, by far. Small, lightweight, incredible performance and I love the 24mm focal length. It’s so good I have two, one to film my vlogs and one to capture photos.
Watch my YouTube vid.
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA
Performs incredibly well for astro even at f/1.4 but even better when stopped down to f/2.0f/2.5. Creates beautifully detailed panoramas and great for filming.
TT Artisans 11mm f/2.8
A fun and very affordable rectilinear fisheye lens. Great for aurora photography or super wide star trail image. I liked this lens way more than I was expecting to.
Sigma 150-600mm
A lens I like to call the Moon Bazooka as I mainly bought it for moon photography. I’ve even captured the Moon and Saturn in the same exposure with Saturn’s rings visible at 600mm!
Lenses I no Longer Use
Samyang 14mm f/2.8
A very popular lens in astrophotography given its price and performance. A bit old now and a newer version available but still a great choice especially for those just starting out
Samyang 24mm f/1.4
Was my favourite lens for landscape astrophotography until the Sony GM came along. Great performance at f/2.8 and very affordable. The 24mm focal length is also really versatile
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 art
Big, heavy and expensive, but a great performer. Super sharp and lack of vignetting when st0pped down makes it great in low light. However I can no longer recommend for Sony shooters as the Sony version is smaller, lighter, better and similarly priced.
Samyang 20mm f/1.8
Another great performer for an affordable price from Samyang. Best used at f/2.8 and pretty lightweight.
Tokina Firin 20mm f/2
Not the best in terms of aberrations but incredibly sharp. Super small and lightweight too.
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 art
Super sharp and decent wide open, though best when stopped down to f/2.8-4. You pay the price of weight for great performance.
TRIPODS and Heads
benro 34CLV
Solid tripod which has a built-in levelling head. I couple this with the Leofoto head below.
Benro Tortoise 24C + GX30 Ballhead
Another favourite tripod of mine. Great for its size and weight.
Benro Carbon Fibre Slim
Amazing lightweight tripod which I use for my vlogging camera.
Leofoto VH-30R
Two-way head which works great with telephoto lenses or as a star tracker base. Also good for panoramas as it has marked dials.
Benro Geared Head
Works awesome as a star tracker mount or for telephoto lenses. Pretty lightweigh but large in terms of volume so not the best for travelling.
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Z/V mount
A product I designed to provide a level base when using a star tracker but has so many other uses.
My YouTube vid.
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Star Trackers
Move SHoot Move
Super lightweight and portable. Great for wide angle astro in the focal lengths of 14-135mm.
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SkyWacher Star Adventurer
The tracker I use for telephoto astrophotography such as galaxies, nebulae and Moon shots.
Bags
Shimoda Action X50
My main bag and I couldn’t say a single bad thing about it. I absolutely love it. The expandability is amazing. I use the Medium DSLR Core Unit inside.
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Shimoda Explore V2 30L
When I’m not carrying so much gear or I’m heading somewhere with my lapop I use this bag. I use the Medium Mirrorless Core Unit inside.
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Shimoda Accessory Pouch
Love these little pouches. They have a zippered divider inside and some nice padding.
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Shimoda Travel Pouch
I use this to hold a mini first aid kit and it’s so thin it slots into my bag without taking up any room.
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INCASE ORGANISER
Love this organiser. I use it to house all my charging bricks and cables.
FILTERS
Astronomik 12nm H-Alpha Clip-IN
I use this filter clipped in front of the sensor of my astro modified cameras in order to capture H-alpha images.
Vlogging Accessories
APUTURE AL-M9
White light I use for my vlogs.
APUTURE MC-RGB
RGB light I use in my vlogs and videos.
RODE VIDEO MICRO
On-camera mic.
RODE WIreless GO
Wireless lav mic.
Other Accessories
Pixel TW-283
Amazing wireless intervalometer especially for the price. Reliable and durable.
Petzl Actik
My favourite headtorch. Has a red light function and a low-power white light.
Smallrig Multi-Tool
Awesome knifeless multi-tool which has everything I need.
HAIDA ANTI-FOG BELT
Decent lens warmer to stop your lens from misting up.