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Suggested gear

Spare batteries (NP-FZ100)Essential

A7 V video drains batteries fast. A wedding day can use 4–6.

Unlocks: Full-day shoots without panic.

Sony NP-FZ100 ×3, USB-C PD power bank

Fast memory cardsEssential

All-Intra and 4K 100p need high write speeds. Two cards let you record to both slots as backup.

Unlocks: Dual-slot backup recording, high-bitrate codecs.

CFexpress Type A or SD V90, 2+ cards

Closed-back headphonesEssential

You can't judge audio from meters alone. Hum, rustle and wind only show up in your ears.

Unlocks: Catching audio problems before they're in the edit.

Sony MDR-7506, Audio-Technica M40x

GimbalRecommended

The Sigma 24-70 has no optical stabilisation. A gimbal makes walking shots smooth.

Unlocks: Orbits, follow and lead shots, long walking moves.

DJI RS 4 / RS 4 Pro, Zhiyun Weebill 3S

32-bit float recorderRecommended

A second, independent audio track. 32-bit float makes clipping almost impossible.

Unlocks: Redundant audio for vows, speeches and interviews.

Zoom F3, Tascam DR-10L Pro, Deity PR-2

Softbox / diffusionRecommended

A bare LED is hard and unflattering. Diffusion turns it into a soft, pro interview key.

Unlocks: Soft three-point interview lighting.

Lantern or 60–90cm softbox for your LED

5-in-1 reflectorRecommended

Cheap fill light outdoors, plus a diffuser for harsh noon sun.

Unlocks: Outdoor portraits and interviews without power.

80cm collapsible reflector

Sandbags + gaffer tapeRecommended

Light stands fall over. Cables trip clients. Both are your liability.

Unlocks: Safe sets in public places and venues.

2–4 sandbags, 50mm gaffer tape

Grey card / colour checkerNice to have

A custom white balance and a reference for matching cameras in the grade.

Unlocks: Consistent colour across locations.

Calibrite ColorChecker, any 18% grey card

Fast prime lensNice to have

f/1.4 gathers 2 stops more light than f/2.8: dark churches, receptions, night.

Unlocks: Low-light coverage and a shallower look.

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN

External monitorNice to have

A bigger, brighter screen with false color and waveform. Great on a gimbal or slider.

Unlocks: Precise exposure and focus checks in daylight.

Atomos Ninja, SmallHD Ultra 5, Portkeys

Black mist filterNice to have

Softens digital sharpness and blooms highlights for a filmic look on weddings.

Unlocks: A softer, filmic image straight out of camera.

Tiffen Black Pro-Mist 1/8, K&F Black Mist

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