Cameras & Lenses
The best possible stock footage camera! Panasonic GH6 can record in 6K, with internal ProRes, or even ProRes RAW if you have an Atomos Ninja V+. Can also record great slow motion and 100 megapixel stills. Lenses are in declining order of importance.
Camera Body:
Panasonic GH6
Medium Wide Pro Zoom Lens:
Lumix Pro 12-35mm f2.8 II
Super-Wide Zoom Lens:
Lumix 7-14mm f4.0
60mm Macro Lens:
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8
Medium Telephoto Pro Zoom Lens:
Lumix Pro 35-100mm F2.8
Wildlife Telephoto Zoom Lens:
Lumix 100-300mm f4.0-5.6 II
And to record ProRes RAW:
Atomos Ninja V+
Tripods
Rather than trying to find a phone tripod that can go vertical, it’s better to get a horizontal/vertical adapter like THIS ONE.
Then you can just get a regular fluid head tripod, and attach the adapter to the top. Here is a decent inexpensive phone tripod:
73 inch generic (well reviewed)
Good starter tripod for DSLR type:
Manfrotto MK190X3-2W with MHXPRO-2W
My preferred tripod for GH6:
Manfrotto MVK502AM-1 with bowl level
Gimbals
For phones, I recommend either DJI or Insta360’s newest gimbals (click name):
You may also consider getting a gimbal with built-in camera:
DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo
For full-sized cameras, my preferred gimbals are the DJI Ronin line:
DJI RS 3 Combo (up to 6.6 lbs)
DJI RS 3 Pro Combo (up to 10 lbs)
Sliders
A motorized slider can add tremendous production value, and yet they’re surprisingly affordable!
NEEWER Motorized Camera Slider, 31.5″/80cm Carbon Fiber – control with your phone! Can do timelapse too.
Jibs
Jibs can add a huge scope to your shots! Note that you need a very solid tripod to support them.
Budget jib:
Neewer 70″ Carbon Fiber
8 Foot Jib:
ProAm DVC200
Drones
For flying any drone commercially, you will need to pass the difficult Part 107 exam. I highly recommend the full training bundle at Drone Pro Academy: CLICK HERE
If you just want the money-back guaranteed Part 107 training, CLICK HERE
The best drones for stock footage, in declining order:
DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine: THE KING
DJI Mavic 3 Pro: THE QUEEN
DJI Magic 3 Classic: THE PRINCE
DJI Mini 3 Pro: THE KNIGHT