Our Equipment
We enjoy and use this photography equipment, but it's not at all essential for you to have.
It's a topic that comes up frequently in our conversations.
Cameras:
Canon EOS R56ii (H.Alpha Astro Modified) x 2 - by Spencer's Camera - Use code “nzphototrip” for a $30 discount
Canon EOS R5
Canon EOS R
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EOS 6D
Lenses:
Sigma Art 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM
Sigma Art 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM
Sigma Art 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM
Sigma Art 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM
Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III IS USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
Equitorial Tracking Mounts:
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro x 3
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer mini
Sky-Watcher 100mm ESPRIT ED Triplet APO (Telescope)
Fornax Lightrack II
Drones:
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Tripods & Misc
Sirui W-2004
Sirui W-2204
Fotopro T-Roc MAX
Larryn Rae
Pro Photographer and Workshop Leader
Larryn is a multi-award winning landscape and astrophotographer based in Wanaka, New Zealand.
His passion for adventure and photography is unrivaled and has seen him go to great lengths to capture truly unique and stunning images both here in New Zealand and around the world.
He prides himself on his ability to cover many different styles and genres, which have recently been aimed at landscape, astro, and drone photography - all of which are suited to his love for travel, adventure, and exploration.
The last few years have seen him pushing the limits of gear and endurance, particularly in alpine environments, and have seen him capture some truly unique images. Some of these images have gone on to win competitions and gained awards both locally and internationally and have been featured in respected publications such as National Geographic and BBC Earth.
Paul Wilson
Pro Photographer and Workshop Leader
Paul Wilson is an accomplished landscape and astrophotographer based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
He is known for creating bright, vibrant nightscapes and innovative multi-row high-resolution panoramas.
He is constantly seeking new ways to push creative boundaries and produce fresh, unique work. Paul has received numerous awards and accolades for his stunning images.
Paul is also a professional wedding photographer. When he's not behind the lens, he enjoys exploring New Zealand's alpine mountain ranges and backcountry huts on hiking adventures.
To capture his breathtaking images, Paul relies on cutting-edge equipment, which he uses under some of the clearest and darkest skies in the world.
