IN matty’s BAG
01 Canon EOS 5d Mark iv WEB: www.canon.co.uk
My go to camera is the 5D Mark IV, which at the time represented a major step forward for video in the 5D line, and the combination of 4K video as well as the touch-sensitive screen makes it easy to capture great video on the move. What’s more, the slow-motion mode helps increase production values and vary pace with the footage. Of course it performs amazingly well for stills too, with a good level of dynamic range captured in its Raw files.
02 Sigma 50mm f/1.4 dg HSM art lens WEB: www.sigma-imaginguk.com
sigma’s ‘nifty’ 50mm is one the sharpest lenses I’ve ever used and its standard focal length is useful for both stills and video. I love shooting video at the maximum f/1.4 aperture as the shallow depth of field adds a more cinematic feel. It’s an incredibly tough lens and can certainly handle what I throw at it daily whatever the location, making it a good choice for professionals.
03 Smallrig 5d Mk iv cage WEB: www.smallrig.com
This cage is a must for video shooters, because it not only adds an additional level of protection around the camera, should the worst happen, but it also enables you to add extra kit, such as external microphones, monitors and even LED lights to its various mounting points.
It’s lightweight at just 230g, but durable and this model is custom built specifically for the 5D Mark IV. I love any gear that makes my professional shoots easier, and this rig does exactly that!
04 Peli im2500 Storm case WEB: www.peliproducts.co.uk
i own a simply ridiculous amount of camera bags but my main storage space, is this Peli hard case. This is because it offers the ultimate in protection and as I make my living from my kit, I need to look after it and usually carry as much kit as I can to a location just in case I need a specific lens. I bought the case as a shell and purchased some customizable foam, so I could set up the lay out to my liking and fit the kit in tightly.
05 Nisi Filters WEB: en.nisioptics.com
i like to shoot a lot of long exposure landscapes and my last filter system, which I won’t mention, fell apart on a shoot! So I decided I needed a more reliable one and settled on Nisi gear. I’ve been using Nisi kit for about three years; the build quality is superb and colours are very natural with the 10-stop filter. All of my filters sit in the Nisi protective carry case and the filter holder includes a built-in circular polarizer filter, which can be practically fine-tuned via a wheel on the filter ring.
06 Canon TC80N3 remote release cable WEB: www.canon.co.uk
This cable release is pretty old now, but is still a fantastic design that enables me to not only trigger the camera remotely, but also has interval, long exposure and an exposure count mode. The LCD screen includes a light so it can be used at night and the battery lasts for years. I’ve owned this cable for over ten years now and it’s showing its age, but has lasted me terribly well.