THE GEAR I USE
I think it’s important to differentiate between my reviews and the gear I use on a day-day basis. This list will always represent gear that I own, and more importantly the gear I use regularly as a professional videographer.
Sony PMW-EX1 Kit
- Sony PMW-EX1 video camera
- Sony BP-U60 batteries (x4)
- Sony BC-U1 battery chargers (x2)
- Sony 8Gb SxS cards (x2)
- Sandisk 16Gb SxS cards (x2)
- Sony 32Gb SxS cards (x1)
- Sony VCL-EX0877 wide angle adapter
- Libec ZC-9EX zoom/rec controller
- Kata CRC-15 rain cover
- Zacuto mini-baseplate
- Shoot35 Cinefocus
- Genus matte box (I don’t use the rod kit)
- K-CAM-SM Shock Mount
- EX-FLAT Mic mount conversion
Canon DSLR kit
- Canon 5D mkII
- Canon 7D
- Canon 24mm f1.4 L
- Canon 35mm f1.4 L
- Canon 50mm f1.2 L
- Canon 70 – 200mm f2.8 IS L
- Canon 24-105mm f4 IS L
- Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro IS L
- Sandisk Extreme 60MB/S 32GB CF Cards (x4)
- Lexar Firewire 800 UDMA CF Reader
- Zacuto Zip-gears
- LCDVF Viewfinder
- Shoot35 Cinefocus
- Zacuto mini-baseplate
- Genus matte box (I don’t use the rod kit)
- Manfrotto 394 Quick Release plates (x6)
- Canon LP-E6 Batteries (x7)
- Delkin dual chargers (x2)
- Kata E-702 Rain cover
- Hoya 77mm lens Hood
Sound & Audio
- Senheisser MK416 shotgun mic
- Sony UWP-V1 wireless mic system (x2) (I use V1/67 UK versions, one has a HiRose connector)
- Sony ECM-77BMP Lav mic
- Sony ECM-77BC9X Lav mic (HiRose connector for use with DC-78 or HiRose UWP-V1)
- Sony H2 Wireless handheld mic (I use the UTX-H2/67 UK version)
- Sony DC-78 mic PSU (powers the ECM-77BCP lav mic for use with XLR connection)
- Rycote hand grip & softie
- Sony MDR-7506 headphones
- Shure SE210 sound isolating earphones
- Zoom H4n recorder
- RedHead H4n windscreens
- Rode Videomic (x2)
Speciality Cameras & Accessories
Video Monitoring
Support & Grip
Bags & Cases
- Peli 1564 hard case
- Peli 1554 hard case
- Kata HB-207 Backpack
- Kata R-102 Rucksack
- Lowepro Stealth Reporter bag
- Porta Brace CS-DV4
Lighting
Editing
Filters
- Hoya 77mm Pro 0.6 ND
- Hoya 72mm Pro 0.6 ND
- Hoya 77mm Pro 0.9 ND
- Hoya 72mm Pro 0.9 ND
- Tiffen 4×4 0.9 ND
- Tiffen 4×4 0.6 ND
- Tiffen 4×4 Ultra Polarizer
- Fader ND 72mm
- Fader ND 77mm
Misc
- Nexto DI NVS2500
- Lacie Rugged Ext Drives (x4)
- Giottos Rocket Air Blower (x2)
- LensPen (quite a few – always handy!)
- Bluestar eye cushions
Hi,
quite a lot of you use!
Are you happy with the LaCie Rugged Ext. Drive? Any crashes? Do you use the Triple Interface 500GB version?
I’m asking because I’m thinking of buying them.
Daniel
Hi Daniel.
I had a problem with a 500GB USB version a few weeks ago when I was working in Barcelona, it was just a generic “there was a problem writing to the drive” etc etc msg from my macbook so I reformatted it and it’s been fine since. I also use the triple interface versions and prefer them because I use FW800 with both the macbook and my mac pro.
I always assume any drive is going to fail and keep everything on at least two of them. I just like the way the lacie rugged drives are soft and rubbery, they pack well and don’t feel like they’re going to get smashed up in a bag or a case, and more importantly they don’t damage other things around them. I also purchased a set of different coloured bumpers for them which helps a lot in knowing which is which :)
Thanks for the fast answer. Do you use 5400rpm or 7200rpm?
5400 I think, just the cheapest option as I’m not normally in a rush when using those drives. My MacBook or the NVS2500 normally do backups to ext drives while I’m eating or sleeping :)