Equipment
It takes a lot of equipment and expertise to capture cosplayers in their element. This is a list of the tools of my trade. (There are no affiliate links below)
Camera & Lenses
Canon 5D mk. IV
When I decided to get a full frame, this is what I decided to get between this and the 1XD. Its heavy compared to the old T5.
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Canon Battery Grip BG-E20
A grip to add some battery power and allow portrait shooting that’s much nicer.
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Canon 28mm f/1.8 USM
Slightly longer than the old 24mm, but still great for those close quarters shots.
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Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM
A classic, but with a huge aperture.
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Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM
For stylistic depth of field shots.
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B+W 58mm Clear UV Haze Shield (3x)
UV Filters
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Flashkit
4x Godox V860II-C
Speedbulb
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Godox Xpro
Flash Remote
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2x K&F Concept Aluminium Tripod
Light stand with no fancy features or head.
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2x SIRUI AM225 Carbon Fiber Tripod
Mini Tripod for putting flashes in odd places or to mount my side throwers.
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2x Westcott 2016
Flash Umbrella, cover is useful on or off.
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2x Godox 40cm x 40cm
Medium Softboxes, used for the overhead lights.
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2x Godox 60cm x 60cm
Large Softboxes, used when the lights are deployed.
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2x Godox 18cm reflector bulbs
These are used for the side throwers with a diffuser sock. Durable and safe for people to bump into.
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4x Selens SE-CG20
Flash gels. Wide colors, easy to use. Funnily enough, after buying these more people I know bought the same thing right after me!
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Miscellaneous
3x Peak Design Capture Camera Clip V3
Camera adapter to clack on to my backpack or waistbelt.
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SmallRig 78" Camera Tripod, Foldable Aluminum Tripod & Monopod
Tripod that I can attach my camera to without changing out the Peak adapter
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Pelican Air 1615 with Divider Set
Black hard case for all my photography equipment. Most importantly useful to fly with.
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Osprey Packs Atmos AG 50
A camping backpack I use to hold everything I carry around at cons.
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CamelBak Glide Belt 50
For when the backpack is inappropriate, this allows me to carry the hydration and gear easily. It does feel like it could use more padding though.
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