My Gear · 2026

The gear I use

Here's my current list of kit for photography and video; everything I actually use, from lighting and backdrops to monitors, printers and my desk setup.

Westcott Top ProBenQ AmbassadorHow the links work
Full transparency

I'm a Westcott Top Pro and a BenQ Ambassador, but I use this gear because it does exactly what I need it to, and I was using Westcott and BenQ kit long before any of those relationships started.

Most links below go to Westcott or Amazon. They're affiliate links, so you pay the same price you always would, but I earn a small commission (3 to 8%). Thanks for the support.

Lighting, modifiers and backdrops

The lights, modifiers and backdrop I use for my portrait work.

Lights

Westcott FJ800 Touchscreen Strobe (800ws)FavouriteWestcottFJ800 Touchscreen Strobe (800ws)View at Westcott Westcott FJ400 II Touchscreen Strobe (400ws)WestcottFJ400 II Touchscreen Strobe (400ws)View at Westcott Westcott FJ250 Touchscreen Strobe (250ws)WestcottFJ250 Touchscreen Strobe (250ws)View at Westcott Westcott FJ100 Touchscreen AC/DC Strobe (100ws)FavouriteWestcottFJ100 Touchscreen AC/DC Strobe (100ws)View at Westcott Westcott FJ80 II M SpeedliteWestcottFJ80 II M SpeedliteView at Westcott
Portraits by Glyn Dewis taken against the Vintage Grey X-Drop backdrop

My signature backdrop

X-Drop Pro and my Vintage Grey backdrop

I get asked about the background I use on a very regular basis, and this is it: the X-Drop Pro Background Stand from Westcott, along with my signature Glyn Dewis Vintage Grey canvas. I've used it extensively, including throughout my 39-45 Portraits Project, because it's so incredibly portable.

It's light and portable but also incredibly sturdy, with backgrounds in 8' x 8', 7' x 5', 8' x 13' and 5' x 12' sizes (I use the 7' x 5' most of the time), made from a machine washable, dryer safe, non-reflective material that folds up, making it even more convenient to take on location.

Westcott X-Drop Pro Background StandWestcottX-Drop Pro Background StandView at Westcott Westcott X-Drop Pro Vintage Grey Background by Glyn Dewis (7' x 5')The size I useWestcottX-Drop Pro Vintage Grey Background by Glyn Dewis (7' x 5')Machine washable and dryer safe.View at Westcott Westcott X-Drop Pro Vintage Grey Background by Glyn Dewis (8' x 8')WestcottX-Drop Pro Vintage Grey Background by Glyn Dewis (8' x 8')Machine washable and dryer safe.View at Westcott

Westcott

The Westcott Photography Wagon

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View at Westcott
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BenQ

Monitors

10% off BenQ SW, PD and PV monitorsAs an AQColor Ambassador I can help with the price of an SW, PD or PV display.
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I couldn't be happier with these. I'm a BenQ Ambassador, but I was using their monitors long before that relationship began; great price, great colour accuracy, and I've never had one fail on me.

BenQ SW272U 27" 4K MonitorGo-toBenQSW272U 27" 4K MonitorMy go-to workhorse of a monitor for all my photography.Check price BenQ PD2770U (Built-In Calibrator)BenQPD2770U (Built-In Calibrator)The first PD monitor with Adobe RGB and a built-in calibration device.Check price BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2BenQScreenBar Halo 2Check price
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Calibration

Screen calibration and paper profiling, so what you see on screen is what you get in print.

Get it right: my step-by-step guide to display calibration for photographers.

Calibrite Display Pro HLCalibriteDisplay Pro HLCheck price Calibrite ColorChecker StudioCalibriteColorChecker StudioFor screen calibration and paper profiling.Check price
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Printers

These are the two printers I use: the PRO-1100 for larger prints up to A2, and the PRO-300 for prints up to A3+.

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100CanonimagePROGRAF PRO-1100Check price Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300CanonimagePROGRAF PRO-300Check price
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Desk and streaming setup

I'm often asked about my office and desk setup, including what I use for live streaming, recording content, podcasting and Zoom, so here's everything I'm using at the moment.

Glyn Dewis's desk setup with each item numbered
  1. 1RØDE NTH-100 Over-Ear Headphones
  2. 2Xencelabs Medium Pen + Tablet
  3. 3RØDECaster Duo (Audio Interface + Production)
  4. 4BenQ PD2770U Display with Built-In Calibrator
  5. 5Elgato Teleprompter + Sony ZV-E1
  6. 6Apple MacBook Pro 16" M3 Max 96GB
  7. 7Apple Pro Keyboard and Trackpad
  8. 8Elgato Stream Deck +
  9. 9Elgato Stream Deck XL
  10. 10BenQ SW272U Display
  11. 11Elgato Wave Mic Arm
  12. 12RØDE PodMic USB + XLR
  13. 13Westcott Flex Cine Lighting
  14. 14Sound Panel (prevents bounce and reflection)

Streaming, audio and editing

RØDE RØDECaster DuoRØDERØDECaster DuoAll-in-one production suite for podcasting and streaming.Check price RØDE PodMic USBRØDEPodMic USBMy microphone for YouTube, Zoom and live broadcasts.Check price Elgato Stream Deck XLElgatoStream Deck XLCheck price Elgato Stream Deck +ElgatoStream Deck +Check price Elgato PrompterElgatoPrompterTeleprompter with a built-in screen for YouTube and Zoom.Check price Elgato Wave Mic ArmElgatoWave Mic ArmCheck price Xencelabs Medium Pen Tablet BundleXencelabsMedium Pen Tablet BundleCheck price RØDE NTH-100 Over-Ear HeadphonesRØDENTH-100 Over-Ear HeadphonesCheck price
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Video and drone

Sony ZV-E1SonyZV-E1Check price Tilta Full Cage for ZV-E1TiltaFull Cage for ZV-E1Check price DJI Osmo Pocket 3DJIOsmo Pocket 3Check price DJI Osmo Action 5 ProDJIOsmo Action 5 ProCheck price DJI Mic 3DJIMic 3Check price DJI Osmo 360 IIDJIOsmo 360 IICheck price Atomos Shinobi Video MonitorAtomosShinobi Video MonitorCheck price DJI Mini 3 Pro Fly More ComboDroneDJIMini 3 Pro Fly More ComboCheck price DJI RC Pro ControllerDroneDJIRC Pro ControllerCheck price
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Tripods, mobile and power

Benro Tortoise TTOR35C Carbon Fibre Columnless TripodBenroTortoise TTOR35C Carbon Fibre Columnless TripodCheck price Benro Rhino FRHN34C TripodBenroRhino FRHN34C TripodCheck price Ulanzi ST-27 Phone Tripod MountUlanziST-27 Phone Tripod MountFor mobile and smartphone photography.Check price APC Back-UPS BX1400UI Uninterruptible Power SupplyAPCBack-UPS BX1400UI Uninterruptible Power SupplyI simply couldn't be without one of these; it keeps my system running through a power cut or a power surge.Check price

Most of these are affiliate links to Westcott or Amazon; you pay the same price you always would, but I earn a small commission (3 to 8%). Thanks for the support.

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© Glyn Dewis 2026