Recommended gear for tube light-painting
Here’s everything you need to get started with the tubes!
1- Light-painting Tubes:
https://lightpainting.store
If you are new to this, you can go with the starter kit (White and Orange tubes plus essential accessories). Check out also the DIY light-painting tubes page if you’re looking to build the tubes by yourself.
2- Tube pouch / bag
Now available in 42” or 48” versions: https://lightpainting.store/collections/light-painting-tube-accessories/products/tubetribe-light-painting-bag
3- Flashlights
** NEW - I published my 2023 flashlight guide **
4- Batteries
Late 2019 brought up the 21700 batteries into sunshine and this changed the workflow! Two of my top flashlights are using this new battery size. It lasts longer, I really like this one
18650 - get it from lightpainting.store
21700 with micro-usb recharging connector - get it from lightpainting.store
Battery charger: here’s the one that I’ve been using for about two years: Nitecore D4 Digicharge universal home/in-car battery charger.
5- Camera triggers
Yongnuo RF-603C II Wireless Flash Trigger Kit - Amazon - this is by far my favorite.
Full review: https://youtu.be/tbH9j8wpXhM
For Sony cameras, you’ll also need this cable: https://amzn.to/3YoCHSD
6- Tripods
I have a bunch of the following tripods. They all go very low and are very sturdy.
Benro Tortoise Columnless Carbon Fibre Three Series Tripod - https://amzn.to/3E8dKBQ
AOKA 15.7in/0.97lb Lightweight Compact Carbon Fiber Tripod - https://amzn.to/3AgcRWL
7- Other
These are not necessarily related to the tubes, but for my photography work in general, this is what I use every day:
Lenses: No short answer on this one! I work with anything from 14mm to 85mm. Here’s a full video about lenses: youtu.be/ctj49RWOTFo
Camera: I’m currently using a pair of Canon EOS R5 with non native lenses (24mm f1.4, 35mm f1.4, 85mm f1.4).
