Cameras
Every now and then people ask what I actually shoot with, so here’s the rundown. Two systems, two very different jobs. One built for detail and one built for not getting in the way.
Sony A7RV
My workhorse. Upgraded from a Sony A7III, which still earns its keep as backup. The jump to 61 megapixels sounded like overkill on paper, until I was standing in front of a Norwegian fjord, wishing I could crop in tighter and still keep every detail crisp. The autofocus is next level too, and it just has everything I need. Heavier, more serious, not the camera you sneak shots with, but when it needs to deliver, it always delivers.
OM System OM-5
The camera I bring when I can’t be bothered to bring a camera. Small enough to forget it’s there, weather-sealed enough that it doesn’t matter, and with Live ND and High Res Shot it’s got more tricks up its sleeve than its size lets on.
Lenses
I’ve certainly got a handful of prime lenses too, but these three lenses basically live on the cameras, so they’re the ones worth mentioning here.
Sony 24-50 f2.8 G
My everyday lens when I’m not travelling. Wide enough to handle most scenes I run into, with enough reach at the long end to still get in close when I want to. Just over half the weight of a 24-70, with constant f2.8 the whole way through, so no compromises hiding in the middle of the zoom. And with 61 megapixels to play with on the A7RV, I can always crop in for that last bit of reach if I need it.
Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
My constant travel companion for the Sony. One lens that covers everything from wide streets to distant details, so I never have to think about what to pack or what I’m going to miss. Surprisingly sharp for a lens that does this much, it just has everything I need from a travel lens.
Panasonic Leica 12-60mm f/2.8-4
The one-lens-does-it-all option for the OM-5. 24-120mm equivalent covers wide landscapes and reasonable reach in a single lens, so it’s the one I grab when I want to travel light and not think about lens changes. Not the fastest glass around, but it doesn’t need to be for the job it’s doing, and the results are still surprisingly sharp.
