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My camera gear as a surf photographer

All my camera gear for surf photography

Here is the list of my current camera gear that I use daily as a surf photographer, to shoot in and out of the water. I also listed what I use for videography and film surf videos. 

My camera as a surf photographer

I have been using the nikon Z6ii for the past three years now. I switched from my previous Nikon DSLR to a mirrorless and I am obsessed with the upgraded quality of photos. 

Nikon Z6ii with 24-70mm lens

Lenses for surf photography

To shoot in the water, I like to use my 24-70mm lens or my 50mm lens. I do really like the quality of a prime lens, the photos coming out of the 50mm are just STUNNING and so crisp. But most of the time, I like shooting at 70mm so I go for the 24-70mm lens. 
To shoot the surf from the beach, my go-to lens is the SIGMA 150-600mm. I believe it is the most common lens for surf photographers. I shoot all of my surf videos with this lens.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Sigma 150-600mm Lens

Tripod for surf videos

A good tripod is essential for surf videos. If you travel, you want to get a carbon fiber tripod which is light and durable. This has been my go-to set up for the past 5 years. 

Manfrotto 055 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod
Manfrotto 502 Pro Video Head

Water housing for surf photography

I have been using an Aquatech water housing since 2020 and I have been really happy about it after drowning two cameras with a previous water housing from another brand – which leaked in the water. After two years of usage, I got my water housing  serviced by Aquatech last year in California to make sure it stays in great conditions. 

Aquatech PRO Water Housing

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Drone for surf photos and videos

DJI Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo

Accessories photographer

Pelican Case With Padded Dividers Carry on size
Hoya Evo Antistatic CPL Circular Polarizer Filter - 95mm for the 150-600mm lens
SONY Cfexpress Tough Memory Card
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