Category 07, Equipment & Software
Tools of the Craft
Cameras, audio, post-production software, and workflow tools selected by and for documentary filmmakers. Shop through our trusted retail partners below.
B&H Photo Video
Pro gear · competitive pricing
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Sony Official Store
FX3 · A7S III · FX6 · ZV-E1
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Canon Cinema EOS
C70 · C300 III · EOS R5 C
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Cinema Camera · Sony
Sony FX3 Full-Frame
The run-and-gun cinema standard. Compact body, dual-base ISO, exceptional low-light. Documentary filmmakers' top choice for narrative docs.
$3,799
Mirrorless Camera · Sony
Sony A7S III
12.1MP full-frame sensor built for video. ISO 80-102,400 (expandable). The low-light king for docs in dark or unpredictable environments.
$3,499
Cinema Camera · Canon
Canon EOS C70
Canon's compact Cinema EOS powerhouse. Dual Pixel AF, 4K 120fps, and 16 stops of dynamic range in a run-and-gun body. A documentary filmmaker's dream.
$2,799
Wireless Audio
Rode Wireless PRO
Dual-channel wireless with 32-bit float on-board recording. No clipping. No ruined interviews. The documentary filmmaker's essential microphone kit.
$399
Editing & Colour
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Industry-standard colour grading and editing. Free version available. Studio unlocks AI tools, noise reduction, collaboration, and Fusion VFX.
$295
Stabilisation
DJI RS 4 Gimbal
The lightest, most capable gimbal for documentary work. 3-axis stabilisation, automated axis locks, 3km transmission. Essential for run-and-gun shooting.
$349
Storage & Backup
Samsung T9 Portable SSD
2TB portable SSD with USB 3.2 speeds up to 2,000MB/s. Rugged, fast, reliable field backup for documentary footage. Never lose a take.
$149
Audio Post
iZotope RX 11
The gold standard for documentary audio repair, dialogue extraction, noise removal, de-reverb. Saves unusable location sound. Used in every major post house.
From $99
Lighting
Aputure Amaran 60x LED
Bi-colour LED panel beloved by documentary filmmakers. Lightweight, quiet, battery-friendly. Professional results in any interview or vérité setup.
$219