THE KIT BAG...& ALL THAT GEAR
For confidence, reliability, quality and speed, we use the best professional equipment (lenses in particular), from the extensive array of professional equipment we have available at our fingertips. Each assignment is unique and will, therefore, have particular requirements. You can’t beat BEING PREPARED.
Our photographer’s use Nikon and Canon. This is an example of just some of the latest Nikon gear we use.
CAMERA BODIES – Digital Full Frame
Kit Bag 1
Nikon D5 - 21 meg (amazing and the best all-round workhorse)
Nikon D4s - 16 meg (excellent for almost all assignments)
Kit Bag 2
Nikon D850 - 46 meg (very high resolution)
Nikon Z6 - 25 meg (mirrorless, silent shutter, lighter, more compact)
NIKON NIKKOR LENSES - "Quality Glass"...
Nikon 16mm f2.8 AF Nikkor Fisheye Lens
Nikon 85mm f1.8 G AF-S Nikkor
Nikon 105mm f2.8 AF-S Micro Nikkor G ED Lens
Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 AFS Nikkor G ED Lens
Nikon 17-35mm f2.8 G IF ED AF-S Nikkor Lens
Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 E AF-S ED VR Nikkor Lens
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 G II ED AF-S Nikkor (VR) Lens
Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6 G AF-S Nikkor (VR) Lens
Nikon 200-500mm f5.6 E AF-S Nikkor ED (VR) Lens
Nikon AFS Teleconverter TC17E II. 1.7x
LIGHTING
Kit 1 – Compact/Location. Nikon Flash units:
Nikon SB910 Flash
Nikon SB900 Flash
Nikon SB800 Flash (x2)
Pocket Wizard’s (x4)
Rogue and various other reflector kits
Flash Kit 2 - Location & Studio (S-Type fit):
CITI600Pro TTL 600w’s Flash head kit (x4)
Supports TTL studio & location lighting!
Battery powered…NO CABLES!
Various reflectors and fittings
Flash Kit 3 – Studio (S-Type fit):
Bowens Esprit 500w’s heads (x4)
Mains powered
Various reflectors and fittings
Flash Kit 4:
Metz 45 head kit (x2)
Flash Kit 5:
HyBrid 360 power head kit
CAMERA SUPPORTS – quick release:
Manfrotto tripod: Large size aluminium with 3D Super Pro head
Manfrotto tripod: Medium size carbon fibre with Vanguard ball head
Manfrotto monopod: with pistol grip head
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY - 10 metre telescopic carbon fibre professional photo pole. Wifi connectivity to camera settings and motorised head. Complete control!
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Apple iMac (desktop) –with disc-burn drive.
Apple MacBook Pro (notebook) –with disc-burn drive
Apple MacBook Pro (notebook) – additional
SOFTWARE/APP’S
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe RAW
Adobe Bridge
Pro FTP Image Upload Account Service Software – for Client Image Downloads -
Disc Burn Software
Various other…
BACKDROPS
White vinyl (8m x 2.75m) non-reflective
White Colorama (25m x 2.72m) pro photographic background (rollout)
Grand Master muslin - slightly dark warm colour mix (approx. 3.5m x 12m)
+1 other as above... blue, white, grey colour mix (cooler)
Grand Master muslin - slightly brighter/mid-tone warm colour mix (large but smaller than the above)
Various other (11m x 1.35m) Coloramas (white, grey, black, blue, …others)
Black velvet
Black/white reversible pop-out background (approx 2m x 1.5m)
Graduated blue-white Colorama (x2)
Perspex/acrylic surfaces, 1x reflective black, 1x reflective white
PRINTING
Citizen CX-W dye sub. For producing larger, quality prints on location. Typically for corporate events. Prints sized up to A4/12x8 inch. The best for on-location large quality finished prints.
Other printing services provided on request.
OTHER:
Steps – various heights
Various Kit Bags, lens pouch belt systems …
Lastolite reflectors
Lee Pro Filter System: Circular Polarizer, 10 stopper, ND’s, ND Grad’s, other…
Lighting reflectors, softboxes, beauty dishes (x2), brollies, snoots, barn doors, honeycombs, …
Lighting stands (numerous)
Background support systems (x2)
Sand bags
Manfrotto Copy extension column
Numerous various other pops and equipment…
What more would you want?!...