My Gear List: Q2 2026

Gear.

Cameras

The tools I rely on and use to capture photography and video for my professional work for restaurants & hospitality brands, hotels, global campaigns, and beyond.

Fujifilm GFX100ii

My favorite camera and absolute workhouse for food photography, still life, and interiors. Find my long-term review of the GFX100ii on YT. link

Leica M11-P

My most prized possession and favorite travel camera. It goes everywhere with me, typically including a 35mm lens. link

Nikon Z8

I purchased the Nikon Z8 as a solution for fast autofocus, precision timing, and a superb selection of Nikkor lenses. link

Nikon ZR

The Nikon ZR has become my favorite camera for capturing video for restaurant and hotels. It’s small, nimble, and the R3D files and unparalleled. link

Leica Q343

A silent assassin and preferred weapon of choice for natural light food photography, quick portraits, and run and gun photography. link

DJI Osmo Pocket 3

This camera has been a delight for vlogging or tight situations when I need to capture something professional but discretely or quickly. link

The tools I trust to create powerful work for restaurants, hotels, and brands.

Gear.

Lenses

Lenses are often overlooked as simply accessories, however, they impact the final visuals more than anything else. Here are my workhorse lenses for 2026 and beyond.


Fujifilm Fujinon 110mm f/2 link

Fujifilm Fujinon 50mm f/3.5 link

Fujifilm System

Mandler 35mm f/2 link

Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 link

Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 link

Leica System

Nikon Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 ii link

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 link

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 Macro link

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 link

Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 link

Nikon System

Gear.

Lighting & Audio

Artificial lighting creates endless opportunities from my photo and video work. I adore creating worlds and environments that enhance the storytelling and visual language.


Godox AD300 link

Godox AD200 link

Godox V1 link

Godox IM30 link

Strobe

Amaran Halo 600x

Amaran Halo 300x link

Amaran Halo 100x link

Zhiyun Molus 500w

Constant

Godox UB-105 Parabolic Umbrella link

Godox UL-BOX-90 90cm Softbox link

Amaran Spot Light link

Modifiers

DJI Wireless Mic 2 Set link

Rode Videomic NTG link

Shure MV7+ link

Audio

About.

Blake Pope

I specialize in creating stunning visuals for restaurants and hospitality brands in USA and worldwide.

For brand partnerships & inquiries please email blake@fielddaymktg.com