Our photo and video equipment

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Over the past 5 years on the road, we have tested a lot of gear before finding our perfect setup to create high quality content, whether for social media, professional collaborations or personal memories. Here we are sharing our complete setup.

Our Camera Bodies

Sony A7III – Our go-to for professional photo shoots

Use: Photography (also possible for video: 4K up to 30 fps)
Why we love it: excellent value for money, beautiful photo rendering with real character.
A true classic. It remains super reliable even after years of use. Sure, there are newer models, but we still prefer the A7III for pro photography. It’s tough, versatile, and delivers amazing image quality.

👉 Check the Sony A7III on Amazon

Sony A7SIII – Our choice for high-end video

Use: Pro video (reels, client shoots, underwater)
Why we love it: 4K slow motion, incredible low-light performance.
A total beast. We noticed the difference immediately when switching from the A7III to the A7SIII. Optimized sensor, stunning dynamic range, 4K slow motion up to 120fps, fantastic stabilization : it’s built for creators.

👉 Check the Sony A7SIII on Amazon

Mid-range alternative

The Sony A7IV is a great compromise if you mainly create content for social media. It’s solid for both photo and video at a more affordable price.

👉 Check the Sony A7IV on Amazon

We highly recommend buying the camera body only (without the kit lens). The lenses that come in most bundles are usually not great quality. They often have a variable aperture, which makes filming trickier and limits your creative control. It is better to invest in one or two solid lenses with a constant aperture, even if that means starting with fewer options.

Photo & Video Lenses

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM

Type: Prime lens
Why we love it: ultra-sharp, gorgeous background blur, super professional look.
Our favorite. We love the prime lens aesthetic, even with more affordable G or FE versions.

👉 Check the Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM on Amazon

Alternative option: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Type: Versatile zoom
Why we love it: incredibly versatile, consistent image quality, perfect for travel.
This is our all-purpose lens, it literally never leaves our bag.

👉 Check the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II on Amazon

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G

Use: Wildlife photography, compression effects
Why we love it: perfect for safaris or isolating a subject from the background.

👉 Check the Sony 70-200mm f/4 G on Amazon

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G

Use: Underwater & wide landscape shots
Why we love it: ideal for capturing wide open spaces or filming underwater.

👉 Check the Sony 16-35mm f/4 G on Amazon

DJI Air 3S

Why we love it: excellent battery life, impressive image quality, and perfect for capturing stunning landscapes from the air.

👉 Check the DJI Air 3S on Amazon

DJI Mini 4 Pro

Why we love it: ultra-compact and lightweight, it stays under the 250g regulation limit while still delivering professional-level image quality.
It is perfect for traveling light without compromising performance. For video, it is really great and ideal if you want to shoot vertical content for social media. However, if you are looking for top-level photo quality, you should go for the DJI Air 3S or the Mavic series instead.

👉 Check the DJI Mini 4 Pro on Amazon

Underwater Equipment

Sea Frogs – Waterproof housing for Sony A7III & A7SIII

Why we love it: excellent price/quality ratio, super reliable for over 2 years.
Some find it fragile, but for us, it’s been 100% solid even after heavy use. It costs 2 to 4 times less than other brands.

👉 Check the Sea Frogs Housing on Amazon

Salted Line Dome

Why we love it: essential for beautiful half-above/half-underwater shots with great optical quality.
Tip: always choose the glass dome, much more durable than plastic domes.

👉 Check the Salted Line Dome here

Secondary Camera

DJI Osmo Action 5

Why we love it: ultra-easy to use, perfect for beginners.
Compact, efficient, great stabilization, and super easy to edit footage.

👉 Check the DJI Osmo Action on Amazon

Useful Accessories

DB Journey Ramverk Pro 26L Backpack + Camera Insert

Why we love it: super modular, strong, great support.
Perfect for carrying a full camera setup with adjustable dividers.

👉 Check the DB Journey backpack on Amazon

Insert sold separately.

K&F Concept Air Blower

Essential for keeping your lenses clean, especially when traveling to tropical destinations.

👉 Check the K&F Concept Blower on Amazon

Screen : FEELWORLD P6X Camera Monitor

Why we love it: a game-changer for precise framing and exposure control during shoots.
Compact, touchscreen, reliable — it saved several of our demanding shoots.

👉 Check the FEELWORLD P6X Monitor on Amazon

Accessorie : Peak Design Capture Clip

Why we love it: the best way to carry your camera securely on your backpack strap.
If you have two clips, you can easily switch between your camera and another device, perfect for hikes or fast shooting situations.

👉 Check the Peak Design Capture Clip on Amazon

Dual USB Charger for Sony NP-FZ100 Batteries

Why we love it: crucial for charging two batteries at once, especially on the go.
Compact and reliable, so you’re never caught with dead batteries during a shoot.

👉 Check the Dual USB Charger on Amazon

Compatible Sony NP-FZ100 Batteries

Why we love it: much cheaper than official Sony batteries, and just as reliable.

👉 Check the compatible Sony batteries on Amazon

Magnetic Filters

Why we love it: easy to snap on and off depending on lighting conditions, saving tons of time.

👉 Check the K&F True Color VND Filter on Amazon
Discount code: FRFILTERS05

Freewell Variable ND Filter 2–5 Stops

An excellent ND filter for content creators who want to shoot or film under bright sunlight without overexposing their shots. It gives you full control over the light while maintaining top image quality. Compact, sturdy and easy to use, it is a must-have accessory for traveling light without compromising your final results.
👉 Check out the Freewell filter on Amazon

ND Filters – Drones

Why we love them: essential for controlling exposure in bright daylight:

K&F Concept 231cm Tripod

Stable, compact, and quick to deploy — perfect for fixed shots during travel or pro shoots.

👉 Check the K&F Tripod on Amazon
Discount code: FRTRIPODE05

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