Workstation, photography and carry
My setup
The equipment behind the reviews, daily work and original product photography.
Everything here has a documented role in my work or testing. Items without a standalone review are identified as such; their links are for finding current listings rather than a review verdict. See other gear I have not tested.
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Workstation
The computers and desk gear I use
The core setup behind writing, photo editing and mixed Mac and Windows testing.
In daily use
Apple Mac mini M4
My main desktop for writing, photo editing and maintaining the site. No standalone review yet.
Search results include different memory and storage configurations; verify the exact specification before buying.
In daily use
14-inch MacBook Pro
My portable Mac and the reference laptop used in keyboard, mouse and backpack testing. No standalone review yet.
Generations and configurations vary; verify the chip, memory and storage before buying.
In regular use
Apple iPad Pro
Used for portable work, reading and packing tests. The exact generation is not presented as a recommendation.
Screen size, generation and storage vary; verify the exact model before buying.
Used and reviewed
NuPhy Air75 V3
The compact low-profile keyboard I tested across Mac, Windows and gaming.
White / Brown-switch listing. Check the keyboard layout: my review unit is UK ISO.
Used and reviewed
Keychron K5 QMK V2
The full-size low-profile keyboard shown in the desk photo and tested across Mac, Windows and iPad.
Amazon search results, not a verified exact listing. Confirm the K5 QMK Version 2, ISO layout, Brown switches, seller and availability before ordering.
Used and reviewed
Keychron M7 8K
My lightweight mouse for photo editing, general work and mixed Mac and Windows use.
Exact 8K / PixArt 3950 variant; check color, sellers and delivery availability.
Photography and carry
The kit behind the original photos
The camera gear used for product photography and the bag used to carry a compact work kit.
In regular use
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
My main camera for the original product photography on this site. No standalone camera review yet.
Results can include body-only and lens-kit packages; check the selected package before buying.
In regular use
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
A compact lens that appears in my documented travel and backpack loadout.
This is an EF-mount lens; confirm camera compatibility and any adapter requirement.
In regular use
Godox V480 flash
Part of the compact lighting kit documented in the ALPAKA packing guide.
Godox sells camera-specific versions; select the version compatible with your camera system.
Used and reviewed
ALPAKA Elements Backpack Pro
The 24-liter bag used for everyday tech carry, camera gear and light travel.
The linked bag uses Axoflux 400D fabric, not the X-Pac X42 fabric I tested.