Photography Gear I Use (Film & Digital)

This is the photography gear I use for both 35mm film and digital landscape photography. It’s not a list of the “best” cameras or lenses, just the equipment I actually use, why I use it, and how it fits into the way I shoot.

Most of this comes down to keeping things simple. I’m not interested in having lots of gear but I do enjoy chopping and changing depending on projects and interests at the time.

Cameras

Nikon Zf

The Nikon Zf is my main digital camera for landscape photography. It balances modern performance with a shooting experience that feels closer to film, which suits how I like to work. It’s reliable, flexible, and pairs well with zoom lenses when I want a simple, all-in-one setup.

Fujifilm X100VI

The Fujifilm X100VI is my everyday camera. It’s small, unobtrusive, and perfect for carrying around without thinking too much about it. The fixed lens forces a slower approach, which I tend to prefer, and it’s ideal for casual shooting and travel.

Leica M6

The Leica M6 is where everything slows down. Shooting 35mm film changes the way I approach photography completely — fewer shots, more intention. It’s not the most practical camera, but that’s kind of the point.

Lenses

Nikon 24-120mm f/4 S

This is my main landscape lens. The range from 24mm to 120mm means I don’t need to switch lenses, and it covers everything from wide scenes to tighter compositions. It’s sharp, consistent, and doesn’t feel overly heavy — which matters when you’re out all day.

Leica 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M

A simple 50mm that fits perfectly with the Leica M6. It’s small, sharp, and doesn’t get in the way. It suits the kind of slower, more deliberate shooting that film encourages.

Leica 90mm f/2.8 Elmar-M

The 90mm gives a bit more reach when I want to isolate subjects or compress a scene. It’s not something I use all the time, but when I do, it adds a different perspective compared to the 50mm.

Film Stocks (Most Used)

Cinestill 800T

Used mainly for night photography and low-light scenes. It has a distinctive cinematic look, especially around artificial light, and works well for more atmospheric shots.

Kodak Portra 400

A reliable all-round film. It handles a wide range of lighting conditions and produces consistent results, which makes it an easy choice when I don’t want to think too much about film choice.

Kodak Gold 200

Slightly warmer tones and a more nostalgic look. It’s not as flexible as Portra, but it has a character that works well for certain scenes, especially in good light.

Other Gear

Benro Tortoise TTOR35C Tripod

A solid, reliable tripod for landscape work. Nothing complicated — just something stable enough for long exposures and shooting in low light.

Filters (Fujifilm X100VI)

  • Tiffen 49mm Circular Polariser

  • Haoge LAR-X52B Filter Adapter

Used mainly to control reflections and contrast when shooting outdoors.

Filters (Nikon Setup)

K&F Concept Magnetic Filters (77mm):

  • ND8

  • ND64

  • ND1000

  • CPL

These make it easy to switch filters quickly, which is useful when shooting long exposures or changing light conditions.

DJI Mini 5 Pro

Used occasionally for aerial shots. It’s not something I rely on heavily, but it adds a different perspective when needed.