Steven LewisDirector, Taleist
Content marketing expert with more than 15 years’ journalism experience.
Sydney, Australia
The kit bag
The equipment has seen some upgrades and additions, however.
This is what I packed for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, 2015
Camera equipmentCanon EOS 7D — Brilliant for photographs but I also use it for shooting HD videos. The EF 24-105mm lens is a versatile choice suitable for most situations.
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Fujifilm X100s — A fantastic, discreet camera; and also good for basic videos when the Canon is too bulky.
GoPro — Excellent for videoing in tight spots, attaching to anything that’s moving; or shooting time lapse
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Selfie-stick — Yes, they have a business purpose too. You might want to film yourself in situ. Also good for tight spots or gaining height.
Manfrotto tripod — A good quality tripod is essential: (1) because it has to handle substantial camera + audio weight; (2) because you want quality at a light weight.
Audio equipmentZoom H6 — Capable of recording from multiple inputs simultaneously. I mount the recorder on the Canon 7D and mix the audio with the video in post-processing.
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Omnidirectional and directional mics — Included with the H6 for use in different audio situations
Rode Reporter mic — For interviews
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SoundGrabber II — This unusual-looking mic can sit on a table in front of a group of interviewees or capture a panel discussion
Windsock— For recording anywhere with a breeze
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76 Lapel mics — The Rode SmartLav works
with an iPhone or can be adapted for the H6 or direct to the Canon 7D
7 Sony MDR-7506— Because you never, ever record sound without wearing headphones
MiscSpare memory — No memory, no content
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5External iPhone battery — It’s not good to be on site without a phone
Cables — Everything comes with a cable
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Spare batteries — No power, no A/V
Go Travel trolley— Total weight of kit bag: 9kgs. Distance travelled at CES: far.
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ChoicesTwo cameras, six microphones… It’s a lot of equipment but I want choices when I’m on location.
My job is to find the stories and capture them, not limit the stories to fit my equipment.
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