My Equipment

The cameras, lenses, and tools I use to capture Halle (Saale) — from wide-angle architecture shots to intimate macro details.

Hot air balloon over the Saalesparkasse in Halle (Saale)

Camera Bodies

Camera Bodies

Primary Camera

Full-frame mirrorless camera for architecture, landscape, and low-light photography with high dynamic range.

Compact Camera

A small, lightweight camera for street photography and everyday carry — always ready when a moment presents itself.

Smartphone

Modern smartphone camera for quick snapshots, behind-the-scenes documentation, and social media content.

Lenses

Lenses

Wide-Angle Lens

For architecture, cityscapes, and sweeping landscape compositions. Essential for capturing the scale of buildings and interiors.

Standard Zoom

Versatile everyday lens covering a wide focal range — ideal for street photography, portraits, and general use.

Macro Lens

Dedicated macro optic for extreme close-ups of insects, plants, textures, and small architectural details.

Telephoto Lens

For distant subjects, compressed perspectives, and isolating details in architecture and nature photography.

Accessories

Accessories

Tripod

Sturdy carbon fiber tripod for long exposures, night photography, and precisely composed architectural shots.

Filters

Polarizing and neutral density filters for controlling reflections, light intensity, and creating long-exposure effects.

Camera Bag

Weather-resistant backpack that comfortably carries camera bodies, lenses, and accessories during long photo walks.

Software

Software

Lightroom

Primary tool for RAW development, color grading, and batch processing of photo series.

Photoshop

For advanced retouching, panorama stitching, and compositing when needed.

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