What's In My Bag: See This Travel Content Creator's Super-Simple, Full-Frame Sony Alpha Kit

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Author Nadine Sykora

Date 2024.03.11

Nadine Sykora (@heynadine) is a travel content creator who travels the world and shares her experiences and travel expertise through long and short form videos, and photos on social media. Whether you’re new to travel or a seasoned globetrotter, Nadine’s content is full of advice, hacks and adventures to help inspire your next trip. We caught up with her to learn more about her current content creation kit. She gives us a look at what's in her bag and how she uses her Sony Alpha 7C, a pair of Sony zooms and a Sony microphone to create her dynamic content.

Product Preview – In This Article You'll Find:
–Sony Alpha 7C
–Sony 24-70mm f/4
–Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master
–Sony ECM-B10 Microphone

Camera

Sony Alpha 7C: I’ve had several Sony cameras over the years, including the Alpha 7S II, the Alpha 7 III, the Alpha 6400, as well as a few versions of the RX100. The Alpha 7C became my favourite one to use as someone who travels a lot and appreciates a small kit. Even though it’s small, the full frame sensor gives me amazing lowlight performance since I shoot in such a variety of conditions. Some of the features I value the most are the IBIS which helps to get smooth handheld footage, the reliable autofocus, and the great battery life. I love that the 24MP sensor can crop into APS-C mode even in 4k, so I can get an extra 1.5x reach with whatever lens I have attached.

Lenses

Sony 24-70mm f/4: I’ve had this lens for many years, traveled around the world a few times with it, and it’s never let me down. I like the 24-70mm range for general purpose work, and I prefer the smaller size and lighter weight of this lens. Even though most of my Sony cameras have had IBIS, the SteadyShot built into the lens helps a lot when i’m shooting handheld video.

Photo by Nadine Sykora. Sony Alpha 7S II. Sony 24-70mm f/4. 1/80-sec., f/13, ISO 100

Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master: I borrowed this lens a few years ago for a trip to Africa and I was so blown away by the quality and versatility that I decided to get one to keep. It’s was such a good focal range for the safari that I went on, but I was also surprised at how much I loved it for landscapes. The image quality is stunning, the pictures are super sharp, and I appreciate that it’s fairly compact when it’s packed in my bag.

Photo by Nadine Sykora. Sony Alpha 7 III. Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master. 1/500-sec., f/9, ISO 100

Accessories

Sony ECM-B10 Microphone: I’ve used a lot of microphones over the years and this is by far my favorite. The sound quality is amazing and it has so many great features such as a low-cut filter, selectable pickup patters, and an audio level knob for quickly setting my levels. And since it uses the MI shoe on my Sony cameras I never have to plug in a mic cable or worry about battery life.

Wandrd PRVKE 21L Backpack: It has a dedicated camera cube with quick access, a padded laptop sleeve, and an expandable roll top for when my adventures require more gear.

PolarPro 2-5 Stop Variable ND Filter: Variable NDs are a must-have when filming video or taking photos with longer exposures. This one never leaves my camera bag.

Peak Design Slide Strap: You can change the length or even remove it in a matter of seconds.

Anker Portable Charger: When I’m on a long flight, exploring a city, or going for a hike, I always have this battery bank to keep my camera or phone charged up.

Giottos Rocket Air Blaster: Filming in so many locations and conditions means I’m often cleaning dust off my lenses.

See more of Nadine Sykora's work on Instagram @heynadine and on her YouTube Channel.

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