rahul pereira

The bench.

Everything I shoot and film with: 113 pieces and counting, bought with my own money over the last few years. The useful ones for macro say so.

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Cameras

  1. 001Sony A7 V (full frame)Main macro stills body; in-camera focus bracketingAmazon
  2. 002Sony FX3 Cinema Line (ILME-FX3)Cinema-quality BTS and slow motion for YouTubeAmazon
  3. 003Sony A6700 (APS-C)BTS video camera; 4K/120 slow motionAmazon
  4. 004Sony A7R III (42MP full frame)Second stills body; 42MP and Pixel Shift for flat, still subjectsAmazon
  5. 005Sony FX30 Cinema Line (Super 35)Second BTS camera for Lab Log videos; 4K/120Amazon
  6. 006Sony A6600 (APS-C)Overhead or BTS camera; big battery for long takesNot on Amazon
  7. 007DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator ComboAmazon
  8. 008DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Vlog ComboAmazon
  9. 009Insta360 X4 Get-Set BundleAmazon
  10. 010Insta360 GO 3S 128GB Action BundleTiny POV camera; works with macro adaptersAmazon
  11. 011Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Standard BundleClose-up lens availableAmazon
  12. 012Insta360 Luna UltraAmazon
  13. 013GoPro HERO11 Black MiniAmazon

Lenses

  1. 014Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro ArtPrimary macro lens, 1:1; 62mm filter threadAmazon
  2. 015Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS (SEL100M28GM)1.4x macro, 2.8x with the 2x teleconverter; OSS; 67mm filter threadAmazon
  3. 016Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GMAmazon
  4. 017Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art (Sony E)Wide BTS and studio overview shotsNot on Amazon
  5. 018Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro (SEL50M28)1:1 macro, shorter working distanceAmazon
  6. 019Sony FE 20mm F1.8 GWide BTS shots of the setupAmazon
  7. 020Sony E 16mm F2.8 (SEL16F28)Amazon
  8. 021Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN ContemporaryWide BTS lens for the A6700Amazon
  9. 022Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN ContemporaryAmazon
  10. 023Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC ArtAmazon
  11. 024Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD (A046)Wide zoom for full-room Lab Log shots of the basement labAmazon
  12. 025Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A063)Standard zoom for Lab Logs on the FX3; close focus for B-rollAmazon
  13. 026Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)Telephoto B-roll and compressed detail shots; stabilizedAmazon
  14. 027Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXDAmazon
  15. 028Viltrox 26mm F2.8 EVO FE PancakeAmazon
  16. 029Viltrox 9mm F2.8 APS-CAmazon

Macro Accessories

  1. 030Raynox DCR-250 Super Macro Snap-On LensAbout 2x on the Sigma 105Amazon
  2. 031Sony FE 2x Teleconverter (SEL20TC)Takes the 100mm GM macro to 2.8x with autofocusAmazon
  3. 032Meike MK-S-AF3A AF Extension Tubes (Sony E)Past 1:1 with autofocus; pairs with the 50mm macroAmazon
  4. 033K&F Concept 18pc Step-Up/Down Ring SetMounts Raynox and filters across lensesAmazon
  5. 034Neewer 20in Desktop Macro Mini TripodLow-angle tabletop macroAmazon
  6. 035JAYEGT Motorized Rotating Display StandTurntable for 360 product and specimen spinsAmazon
  7. 036Freewell 40mm Wide + Macro Kit (Osmo Pocket 4/3)Macro on the Osmo PocketAmazon
  8. 03737mm Close-Up Filter Set (+1/+2/+4/+10)Close-up filtersAmazon
  9. 038Insta360 GO 3S Macro Lens AdapterMacro on GO 3SAmazon
  10. 039ZLiT Macro Lens Set for Insta360 GO 3SMacro on GO 3SAmazon
  11. 040Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Close-Up LensMacro on Ace Pro 2Amazon

Lighting & Studio

  1. 041Godox TT350S Speedlite (Sony)Main macro flash; freezes drops and splashesAmazon
  2. 042Godox X3 Pro S TTL Flash TriggerFires TT350S and AD100Pro off cameraAmazon
  3. 043Godox AD100Pro Pocket FlashSecond flash for two-light macro; X3 Pro S fires itAmazon
  4. 044Godox XPro-S TTL Wireless Flash TriggerBackup trigger for the Godox flashesAmazon
  5. 045Godox S2 Bracket (Bowens Mount)Amazon
  6. 046Godox AK-R1 Round Head Accessory KitGels, grid and dome for AD100ProAmazon
  7. 047SmallRig RM03 Macro Bendy LED LightContinuous macro light; 5 coloursAmazon
  8. 048amaran Verge LED Panel (bi-colour)Amazon
  9. 049amaran Verge Max Kit 22in Key LightAmazon
  10. 050Zhiyun MOLUS X100 COB LightAmazon
  11. 051Zhiyun FIVERAY M20 Combo LightAmazon
  12. 052Zhiyun Dome Diffusion ModifierAmazon
  13. 053SmallRig Lantern Softbox 26inAmazon
  14. 054Skytex Continuous Softbox Lighting KitAmazon
  15. 055VIJIM VL120 RGB Video LightColoured background lightAmazon
  16. 056LUXCEO RGB Tube Light 2-PackColoured rim and background lightAmazon
  17. 057Etekcity 24in 5-in-1 ReflectorFill and bounceAmazon
  18. 058GLZ 32in Photo Light BoxEven light for small productsAmazon
  19. 059PATIKIL Green EVA BackdropAmazon
  20. 060Ulanzi Handheld Fog MachineSmoke for wind tunnel airflow shotsAmazon
  21. 061Ulanzi TT43 190cm Light StandAmazon

Filters

  1. 062K&F Concept 67mm Circular Polarizer (CPL)Cuts glare on wet subjectsAmazon
  2. 063K&F Concept 67mm Variable ND2-400Amazon
  3. 064K&F Concept 67mm ND1000 (10 stop)Amazon
  4. 065K&F Concept 55mm + 67mm Variable ND/CPLAmazon
  5. 066K&F Concept 67mm Black Diffusion 1/8Amazon
  6. 067Freewell QuickSwap Filter Kit (Osmo Pocket 3)Amazon
  7. 068K&F Concept 3-Pack Filter Kit (Osmo Pocket 4P)Amazon

Support & Motion

  1. 069ULANZI Zero Y Carbon Travel TripodLightweight tripod for focus stacksAmazon
  2. 070NEEWER Basics 66.5in Travel TripodAmazon
  3. 071SmallRig x Potato Jet TRIBEX PRO Carbon MonopodAmazon
  4. 072iFootage A400 Round Base Monopod / Light StandAmazon
  5. 073SmallRig CH3 Fluid Video HeadAmazon
  6. 074ULANZI U-80L Ball HeadAmazon
  7. 075Leofoto MT-04 Tabletop TripodLow tabletop macro anglesAmazon
  8. 076NEEWER Overhead Camera Rig (table mount)Top-down flat lays and specimensAmazon
  9. 077NEEWER NK002 Overhead Rig PlatformTop-down macroAmazon
  10. 078NEEWER Overhead Desk Mount Boom ArmAmazon
  11. 079SmallRig Triangle Overhead Desk MountAmazon
  12. 080MOZA Slypod Pro Motorized Slider MonopodSlow motorized BTS movesAmazon
  13. 081NEEWER Motorized Camera Dolly Kit (app)Tabletop tracking shotsAmazon
  14. 082NEEWER SD001 Camera Slider DollyTabletop tracking shotsAmazon
  15. 083FeiyuTech SCORP 2 Gimbal KitAmazon
  16. 084Tilta Hydra Alien Mini Master Kit (car mount)Amazon

Rigging & Accessories

  1. 085SmallRig Cage Kit for Sony A6700Amazon
  2. 086SmallRig Friction Magic Arm with Super ClampPositions lights and flashes close to the subjectAmazon
  3. 087SmallRig 11in Friction Power Arm with ClampHolds diffusers, reflectors, a second lightAmazon
  4. 088ULANZI Camera Cooling FanKeeps the A6700 cool on long BTS takesAmazon
  5. 089JJC Intervalometer Remote (Sony)Shake-free shutter for stacksAmazon

Power & Storage

  1. 090K&F Concept NP-FZ100 Battery 2-Pack (USB-C)Amazon
  2. 091Neewer NP-FZ100 Dummy Battery AC KitUnlimited power for long stacking sessionsAmazon
  3. 092SmallRig Nano36 V-Mount Power Bank 10000mAhAmazon
  4. 093Panasonic eneloop AA 4-Pack + ChargerPowers the TT350SAmazon
  5. 094Samsung T7 Shield 1TB Portable SSDAmazon

Cases & Bags

  1. 095NANUK 935 Hard Case (cubed foam)Amazon
  2. 096ULANZI Camera Backpack (water resistant)Amazon

Audio

  1. 097RODE PodMic Dynamic Broadcast MicVoiceover for YouTubeAmazon
  2. 098RODE Interview PROAmazon
  3. 099RODECaster Video SAmazon
  4. 100Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless LavAmazon
  5. 101Comica VM30 Wireless Shotgun MicAmazon

Streaming & Live

  1. 102YoloLiv YoloBox ExtremeAmazon
  2. 103OBSBOT Tail 2 PTZ Camera (4K60, NDI)Amazon
  3. 104OBSBOT Tail Air PTZ Camera (4K, NDI)Amazon
  4. 105Insta360 Link 2 4K WebcamAmazon
  5. 106BenQ ideaCam S1 Plus (15x zoom, macro)Live macro demo cameraAmazon
  6. 107Hollyland Mars 400S PRO Wireless VideoAmazon

Subjects & Props

  1. 108Windsill 18 Wind TunnelSmoke and airflow shots over slot carsNot on Amazon
  2. 109Carrera Hybrid Devil Drivers Porsche 911 GT3 R (1:50)Macro detail and wind tunnel subjectAmazon
  3. 110Scalextric Le Mans 24hr Race Set (1:32)Track-level macro and panning shotsAmazon
  4. 111Scalextric AMC Javelin vs Dodge Challenger Police ChaseMacro detail subjectAmazon
  5. 1121:18 RC F1 McLaren MCL36Macro detail subjectAmazon
  6. 1131:18 RC F1 Ferrari F1-75Macro detail subjectAmazon