Becki and Chris's Camera Gear & Studio Setup
Becki and Chris films with a Sony A7S III, records audio on a Rode Wireless GO II. Below is Becki and Chris's full camera, lens, microphone and lighting setup — each item cited to a public source video or interview, with a budget-friendly alternative for every pick.
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Style analysis
Becki and Chris shoot as a two-person crew, so their kit prioritises dual-operator flexibility: one body for high-sensitivity video (the A7S III in S-log3) and a second for 61MP stills (the A7R IV), giving them both cinematic footage and printable photos from the same trip. Their lens selection is tight — a fast 24mm prime for talking-head and vlog coverage plus two zoom lenses for helicopter aerials — and they deliberately travel light, compressing a full production kit into two camera bags. What sets them apart is their FPV and cinewhoop drone work, shot from perspective-defying angles that few "couple creator" channels attempt.
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Primary video body, shot in S-log3 throughout their Heading: EAST helicopter series. Also confirmed in the Sony Alpha Universe creator spotlight. The 12.1MP sensor is purpose-built for extreme low-light — ideal for shooting inside helicopters and at dawn/dusk.
Source: What's In Our Camera Bag – Heading: EAST Edition — Becki and Chris (2021-11-21)
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Budget pick: Sony A7C — Same full-frame Sony sensor family, dramatically smaller and lighter body, and shares the full FE lens mount. At roughly half the price of the A7S III, the A7C is the travel-friendly entry into Sony's full-frame video system for a creator who isn't shooting extreme low-light. View →
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Backup video body and primary photography camera. The 61MP sensor makes it the highest-resolution A7-series body — used by Becki for stills while Chris handles the video A7S III.
Source: What's In Our Camera Bag – Heading: EAST Edition — Becki and Chris (2021-11-21)
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Budget pick: Sony A7 IV — 33MP full-frame hybrid that covers both stills and 4K video at a fraction of the A7R IV's price. For a creator who doesn't need 61MP medium-format-rivalling resolution, the A7 IV is the smarter starting point in the Sony ecosystem. View →
Their go-to vlogging and talking-head lens — Chris specifically called out the A7S III + 24mm f/1.4 GM combo as capable of handling any low-light situation. Wide enough to frame two people without distortion.
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Budget pick: Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary — Sony E-mount native autofocus at roughly a quarter of the GM's price. The f/3.5 aperture is smaller, but in good light or with the A7S III's extraordinary high-ISO it's still sharp and delivers excellent 24mm coverage for vlog use. View →
Wide zoom for landscape and aerial coverage. Also confirmed in their earlier full gear list blog post. The OSS stabilisation is useful when shooting handheld from a moving helicopter.
Source: What's In Our Camera Bag – Heading: EAST Edition — Becki and Chris (2021-11-21)
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Budget pick: Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD — A stop faster, lighter, and significantly cheaper than the Sony Zeiss. The 17-28mm range is nearly equivalent for wide-angle work and it's a native autofocus Sony E-mount lens — a compelling budget wide zoom for travel shooters. View →
Dual-channel wireless system — critical for a two-person shooting team. Each transmitter clips to a person's shirt and the single receiver connects to the camera, letting Becki and Chris capture clean audio simultaneously.
Source: What's In Our Camera Bag – Heading: EAST Edition — Becki and Chris (2021-11-21)
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Budget pick: DJI Mic 2 — DJI's wireless lav system matches the GO II's dual-channel 2-person capability at a similar price point, with magnetic clip transmitters and a notably small receiver. Strong alternative if you're already in the DJI ecosystem. View →
On-camera compact shotgun for run-and-gun coverage. Listed in their full gear overview blog and confirmed as their go-to mic for quick handheld work during the Heading: EAST series.
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Budget pick: Deity V-Mic D3 Pro — Compact super-cardioid on-camera shotgun at a similar price to the VideoMicro. The D3 Pro has a slightly longer reach and a step-less gain control, making it a serious contender for travel-kit audio. View →
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3-axis gimbal for smooth handheld motion footage. The Weebill 2 handles full-frame Sony bodies with heavier prime lenses and has a built-in touchscreen for parameter adjustment without reaching for a phone.
Source: What's In Our Camera Bag – Heading: EAST Edition — Becki and Chris (2021-11-21)
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Budget pick: DJI RS 3 Mini — At roughly half the Weebill 2's price, the RS 3 Mini is optimised for smaller mirrorless setups and handles APS-C and lighter full-frame combos well. For a creator who doesn't need the Weebill's 3kg payload, the RS 3 Mini is a cleaner, lighter travel gimbal. View →
Travel carbon fiber tripod — chosen for packing into two camera bags with a full production kit. They also use the Peak Design Capture Clip for quick body attachment while hiking between locations.
Source: What's In Our Camera Bag – Heading: EAST Edition — Becki and Chris (2021-11-21)
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Budget pick: K&F Concept TM2515M1 Travel Tripod — Carbon-fiber travel tripod at roughly a third of the Peak Design's price. Lighter than an aluminium tripod and sturdy enough for a Sony full-frame mirrorless — the right first tripod before you commit to the Peak Design ecosystem. View →