Inside Matthew’s camera bag

The lenses, gadgets and accessories that make for filming fun

1 Nikon D810

This is Matt’s primary camera, offering him a 36.3MP full-frame sensor. The D810 records Full HD (1080p) videos at 50p/60p frame rates.

2 Nikon D750

“I always take two cameras with me in case one breaks,” says Matt. “Having two means you can mount a different lens on each camera.” The D750’s tilting LCD display is a boon when Matt is recording video.

3 Nikkor lenses

“The usual lenses I have in my bag are a 17mm and a 35mm f/1.8, which I love to use in markets for storytelling portraits… I’ve also got a 50mm f/1.8; a 2470mm f/2.8 for when I don’t need the aperture to go as wide; and a 70-200mm f/2.8. A 105mm macro lens only goes on some trips.” Matt had also hired several optics for Skomer, including the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 and a 1.4x and 2x teleconverter.

4 Lowepro Pro Trekker AP450

Matt’s new bag is the ultimate expedition-style pack, which can hold two DSLRs, up to six extra lenses and a laptop. “I feel like I’ve tried out every bag, and I’m so happy with this one. It has a detachable top, which could be taken off if I was going to use it as flight luggage.”

5 Zoom H1 recorder

Matt uses a super-compact H1 Handy Recorder, with a Røde lapel mic and a wind protector. The H1 is the perfect size for taking along on travel shoots.

6 3 Legged Thing tripod

“As well as my tripod for stabilisation, for shooting video we have a Steadicam and Osmo stabiliser crane.”

7 Lee Filters ND grads

Matt’s filters came out to play when he was shooting landscapes. “I just carry a 0.6 and 0.9 soft grad, a 0.9 hard, and then a Lee Filters Kit.”