THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
Whether I am capturing high-speed collegiate athletics, tracking deep-sky objects, or capturing marching arts media, building a reliable kit is essential. Below is a breakdown of the specific gear I use.
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Marching Arts and Freelance: The Nikon System (Non-affiliated)
• Nikon Z5II: The perfect budget mirrorless camera that still delivers flagship-level features.
• NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S: My most used lens for portraits and videography, offering professional-quality optics in a highly versatile package.
• Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO DGH EX HSM OS: My primary telephoto workhorse, essential for isolating subjects on the field and capturing tight action shots.
• Next Upgrade (Funding): Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR. I am currently expanding my kit to include this telephoto lens for farther reach for the upcoming marching season. [Click here to see how you can support this goal].
the collegiate kit: USU HURD AND athletics
• Flagship Alpha Bodies (a9 & a1 Series): The standard for sports coverage, utilized for their blackout-free burst shooting.
• Fast Telephotos (70-200mm f/2.8 & Super-Telephoto Primes): The essential tools for handling low-light stadium conditions and reaching all the way down the field.
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