MY GEAR

 

It all started with…

Ever since I started in photography I have always used Canon, as my collection grew the interconnecting of Canon's EF series lenses became the norm, upgrading along the way as photographic equipment is rather expensive. Many companies offer equally as good products but in my opinion Canon has the edge both in lenses and camera bodies. I'm lucky enough to be a member of Canon's Professional Services (CPS), which if needed is a massive bonus both in terms of repair and loan of equipment.

Listed below are some of the items I use for my Wildlife Photography, some of these are Amazon affiliate links and if purchased will not cost you anymore but I may get a slight commission to help me to keep producing videos on YouTube & help my Wildlife Photography. Thanks.

 

BODIES

Canon R3 Mirrorless - Main Stills & Video Camera

Canon 1DX Mk 3 - Main Stills & Video Camera (Backup for R3)

Canon 1DX Mk 2 - Main Stills & Video Camera (Loan Camera)

Canon R7 Mirrorless - Birds in Flight & Backup Camera

Canon 5DSR - Landscape & Macro Camera

Canon 5D Mk 3 - Camera Trapping & (Loan Camera)

 

Lenses

Canon RF 800mm F11 - Long Lens video & stills in good light

Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS Mk 2 - Long Lens for Birds & Mammals

Canon EF 400 F5.6 L - Birding lens and great for video

Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS USM Mk1 - Great for low light

Canon RF 100-500 L IS - All round go-to lens when on the go

Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS - Landscape and for Large Mammals

Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro - Macro & Landscape lens

Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L - Wide Angle Lens - Landscape Lens

Canon EF 16-35mm F4 L IS - Wide Angle - Landscape Lens

Canon EF 8-15 F4 L USM Fisheye - Specialist lens

Canon EF 1.4x & 2x Ext Mk3 - Essential for the Wildlife Photographer

Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R - EF Lens Adapter

Leica Trinovid 8X42 HD Binoculars

 
 

CAMERA TRAPPING EQUIPMENT

 

VLOGGING & Video EQUIPMENT

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo - Main Vlogging Camera

GoPro Hero 12 - Vlogging Camera Back-up

Joby GorillaPod 1k Kit - Mini Tripod

Rode Wireless Go 2 - Back-up Mic System

RØDE DeadCat VMP+ Artificial Fur Wind Shield for the VideoMic Pro+ - Long lens Video Mic DC

RØDE VideoMic Pro+ - Long lens Video Mic

RØDE 3m VC1 Minijack 3.5mm Stereo Extension Cable

BigBlue Solar Charger - Solar Charger

Anker Power Bank - Back-up Power

 

Tripods & Supports

Gitzo Series 3 Tripod GT3534LS - Main Large lens tripod

Gitzo Series 2 Tripod GK2545T-82QD Traveler Kit - Landscape & Macro tripod

Manfrotto 500AH Video Head - Main head for video

Wimberley Gimble Head Mk 2 - Large Prime Lens head for stills

f-stop Bags Ajna, Kashmir, Tilopa & SHINN - For all outdoor photography

 
 
 
 

IT EQUIPMENT AT HOME & IN THe field

Apple iMac 27 inch 2019 + 2 x 27inch iMac Screens - Main Computer - 2TB Internal NVME Drive & 2TB Internal SSD

Macbook Pro 2017 - All editing for video & stills in the field

SanDisk Pro 2TB G-Drive Rugged, Dust, Shock Proof - In the field backup

San Disk Pro G-Drive 6TB

SanDisk Pro G-Drive 12TB

2 x G-Speed Shuttle 8TB SSD - RAID System for backing up

IMAGE & VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE

Adobe Photoshop 2024 - Adobe Lightroom Classic 2024 - Topaz DeNoise AI - Davinci Resolve 18.6

Website Design - Squarespace

 

Clothing & Accessories

 

brands i’ve worked with

Being a Wildlife Photographer for over 35 years, and spending prolonged periods in harsh environmental conditions becomes the norm, and demands the best equipment possible to keep you comfortable in whatever nature throws at you. As far as hides/blinds go my recommended brand of choice are those made by Tragopan. Designed by photographers, for photographers, they are full of essential features, well designed and will last. To check out their products visit their website and as an ambassador to Tragopan use the discount code richardtrago5 for a 5% discount.

Woking with a company as passionate as Vallerret was really special as they are photographers inspired by winter, thriving in the deepest darkest days of the year. They know the perfect winter shot takes patience and endurance, so if you’re going to thrive in winter, it requires the tools to stay warm. I wear the Skadi Zipper Mitt LRS alongside the Merino Long Sleeve Tee and the Merino Zip Jersey

Clothing is vitally important to a Wildlife Photographer, often finding yourself out in all conditions. Collaborating with Revolution Race was such a great chance to use their awesome products. Their products are free of any potentially hazardous chemicals and safe to wear. They strive to produce products with minimal environmental impact. No matter how sustainable a product is, it can seldom justify the use of two products instead of one. At RevolutionRace, sustainability starts there! They produce timeless, durable, and high-quality products, enabling there customers to wear their RevolutionRace products hike after hike.

A camera bag or backpack is fundamental to me as a wildlife photographer, and I am very proud to be an f-stop ambassador.

At f-stop, they understand the passion that drives photographers and adventurers. That's why they have dedicated themselves to creating high-quality, innovative camera bags and backpacks that not only protect your valuable gear but also enhance your photography experience.

Their bags are designed with precision and built to last. Crafted from top-notch materials, their products withstand the rigors of the outdoors, ensuring your equipment remains safe and sound. Your camera gear is an investment and you should protect it. This is why they invested their resources into designing a fully modular camera bag and backpack system to do just that. Their range of bags and camera backpacks will ensure that your equipment remains protected, organized, and ready for you to capture those perfect moments.