{"id":703,"date":"2026-02-07T14:30:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T20:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davidmcclurg.com\/?page_id=703"},"modified":"2026-02-13T09:40:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T15:40:47","slug":"gear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davidmcclurg.com\/index.php\/gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everything listed here is gear that I personally use and love. I am not sponsored by any of these companies, and at the moment, I don’t earn referrals from any links, but you can donate to me on PayPal<\/a> if you want to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Main Stills & Video Camera<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sony a7 IV<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve been using this camera as my primary stills camera, and have been using it more for video as well. It is a great piece of kit providing excellent resolution, auto-focus, colors, and ease of use for me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I made a video<\/a> describing the way I have it configured when shooting in manual mode that makes my process easier. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sony FE 40mm f\/2.5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an excellent every-day kind of lens. Super versatile and capable. It’s not extremely bright, but I don’t think it needs to be. It is very sharp, and small enough to be unobtrusive in almost any situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I made a video<\/a> talking about some of my thoughts after using the lens for a little bit. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Sony FE 85mm f\/1.8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have used this lens on multiple weddings, and throughout my other photography adventures as well. I find this lens to be quite sharp, pretty light, and quick to focus. I really like it and it has been in my arsenal for a long time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Benro TMA47AXL Extra Long Series 4 Mach3 Aluminum Tripod<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I got this tripod specifically because it was big and heavy, and could hold really still. I’ve been extremely impressed with it, and it will go way taller than I will ever need. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Lewitt LCT 440 Pure<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have been very impressed with the sound quality on this relatively inexpensive microphone. I’ve used it on multiple projects, YouTube videos, and music production. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rode Interview Pro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This microphone’s killer feature is being able to record directly onto the microphone. Extremely handy for run-and-gun recording, and has handling and wind noise rejection that never fails to impress me. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Solid State Logic SSL 2+ MKII USB-C Audio\/MIDI Interface<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely the best audio interface I’ve ever used. Performs nearly perfectly across any metric, and has plenty of power to drive high-impedance headphones. I use this all the time, and it has a permanent place in my setup. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 250 OHM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I use these for podcast production, video editing, and critical listening for mixing. These are quite comfortable and perform really well. I often end up using them when I just want to listen to music or watch something on my computer, because I really love the way they sound. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Everything listed here is gear that I personally use and love. I am not sponsored by any of these companies, and at the moment, I don’t earn referrals from any links, but you can donate to me on PayPal if you want to. Main Stills & Video Camera Sony a7 IV I’ve been using this … <\/p>\n

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