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5. LENS: LUMIX 35-100MM F/2.8 £900/$998
www.panasonic.com
The perfect partner for the GH5S, this Lumix lens features a useful 35-100mm range – the equivalent of 70-200mm in MFT - and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. An extra killer feature is the fact that this lens is also splash-proof, dust-proof and freeze-proof, matching the robustness of the camera it’s sitting on. This means the internal lens elements and system are protected from all kinds of potential dangers, such as rain and sand, ensuring you can take it pretty much anywhere with impunity. Its advanced optical image stabilisation makes it a fantastic outdoor adventure lens, too, whether it’s used for capturing extreme sports or natural wildlife. Having an aperture of f/2.8 is great for low light shooting, while its Nano Surface coating gets rid of any unwanted flaring.
4. TRIPOD: SIRUI W SERIES OCEAN/RIVER RUNNER TRIPOD £245/$320 www.sirui.com
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This all-weather tripod is a fantastic addition to any kit you might pack for an outdoor shoot. Thanks to its waterproof twist leg locks, the tripod is made for handling water. It comes with both rubber feet and metal spikes, making it suitable for firm level ground and soft uneven ground, while a stabilising carabiner adds to the sturdiness in potentially windy conditions or uneven terrain. Another great feature is foam rubber leg wraps, which protect the tripod from a range of temperatures and bashings. The Sirui W Series is versatile and reliable, and the Ocean/River Runner tripod is ideal for the user planning to be face watery conditions any time soon.
6. AUDIO: RODE VIDEOMIC GO £73/$70 www.rode.com
This supercardioid on-camera directional microphone from RODE is compact, lightweight and perfect for any filming that requires fast action in unpredictable weather conditions. Its interior shock mount serves to isolate it from vibrations, so any sudden movement caused by adverse weather is well contained. The VideoMic Go produces sharp and clear directional audio, with a tight pickup area that isolates any distracting background noise. It also has the added bonus of no complicated settings, as it’s powered not by batteries but simply by your camera’s external input. There’s even a dedicated windshield available for this workhouse of a mic to ensure that even when you’re being battered by the elements the noise won’t ruin your audio track.
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