The Evolve Studio Kit

The gear we actually use.

Every piece below is in our active production rotation. Listing walkthroughs, brand reels, podcast recordings, course content. No theoretical recommendations. No "I think this might work." This is what shows up to every shoot.

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01 · Entry
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DJI Osmo Mobile Gimbal

Smooth phone B-roll when traveling light. Quick social reels and listing teasers when the full rig is not practical. Pocket-sized stabilization for behind-the-scenes content and Stories.

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DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case)

Entry-level wireless audio, 10 grams per transmitter. Our go-to starter mic for agents building a content workflow. Two transmitters mean you are always ready for a two-person conversation. Ideal for property tours, event interviews, and course recordings without the pro-tier investment.

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DJI Neo

Palm-launch aerial for quick listing teasers. 135g, no controller needed. Palm takeoff and subject tracking make it dead simple to capture a quick aerial clip between showings without a full drone setup.

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DJI Neo 2 Fly More Combo

Advanced palm-launch drone with obstacle sensing. Omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, ActiveTrack, and foldable design. Our aerial B-unit. Flies where the Mini cannot and tracks subjects autonomously.

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02 · Pro
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Beastcage for iPhone 14 Pro Max

Turns your iPhone into a pro-grade B-roll machine. We mount this on the RS gimbal to capture cinematic detail shots. Countertop textures, hardware close-ups, light fixtures. Pro-tier cinematic texture from a device already in your pocket.

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DJI Mic 3 (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case)

Pro-grade wireless audio with 32-bit float recording. The newer, smaller pro-tier mic. Adaptive gain, dual-band anti-interference, and 28 hours of battery across the case. This is what we bring to every paid shoot, brand reel, and course recording where audio has to be flawless.

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DJI RS 4 Mini

Pro-grade next-gen B-roll stabilizer with auto axis locks. 1-second unlock to start filming, intelligent tracking, 13-hour battery. Our pro run-and-gun gimbal for property walk-throughs and cinematic orbits. Compact enough to travel with, serious enough to carry a mirrorless payload.

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DJI RS 4

Full-size gimbal for heavier camera and lens combos. When we pair the LUMIX S5IIX with the 14-28mm wide-angle for cinematic property walk-throughs, this handles the payload with zero strain. Briefcase handle included.

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Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm f/4-5.6 Wide-Angle

Our walk-through and interior lens. Ultra-wide without the distortion. Makes rooms look spacious and accurate. Paired with the S5IIX, this is the combination we reach for on every listing shoot for principal footage.

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DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo Plus (DJI RC 2)

Our flagship aerial camera. 1-inch CMOS sensor, 4K/60fps HDR, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, ActiveTrack 360°, and 52-minute flight time per battery. This captures the hero aerials for every premium listing.

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Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX (Body Only)

Our principal camera. The centerpiece of every shoot. 24.2MP full-frame, Phase Hybrid AF, 5.8K ProRes, unlimited recording, and built-in livestream. This captures interviews, hero listing footage, course content, and event keynotes. Nothing else we have used comes close.

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03 · Accessories
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SmallRig Foldable Tripod

Goes everywhere the camera does. Foldable, detachable legs double as a tabletop stand and a grip for quick run-and-gun setups between listings. The baseline support piece for every shoot.

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SmallRig Cage for Panasonic LUMIX S5

Protects our principal camera and adds mounting points. Wraps the LUMIX S5IIX without adding bulk. NATO rail, cold shoe mounts, and Arca-Swiss plate let us rig mics, monitors, and lights in seconds.

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Pelican 1535 Air Case

Mil-spec protection for gear that pays the bills. Our LUMIX body, lenses, mics, and batteries all travel in this. TSA-friendly carry-on size. We have checked this on flights without a second thought.

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Anker Prime Power Bank (27,650mAh, 250W)

All-day power for every shoot. 27,650mAh and 250W across 3 ports keeps the LUMIX, Mini 5 Pro batteries, DJI Mic 3, iPhone, and laptop topped off on location. TSA-approved for carry-on, color display shows exact wattage per port, and the Anker app tracks charge state over Bluetooth. The production insurance policy we never shoot without.

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SanDisk Extreme 256GB microSDXC (V30, A2)

The media card that lives in every camera we own. 245MB/s read, 170MB/s write, V30 and A2 rated. Enough headroom for 5.3K video on the LUMIX, 4K60 HDR on the Mini 5 Pro, and reliable burst stills without buffer stalls. We keep a half-dozen in the kit so we never stop to offload mid-shoot.

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SanDisk Extreme PRO 512GB SDXC UHS-II (V90)

The card the LUMIX actually deserves. UHS-II V90 with 300MB/s read and write, 90MB/s sustained minimum. The only SD spec that handles 5.8K ProRes on the S5IIX without dropping frames. 512GB holds a full shoot day of client footage, and the IP68-rated build survives the bag getting dropped between properties.

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SmallRig DMW-BLK22 Battery Kit (2 Batteries + Dual Charger)

Two spares and a fast charger, done right. Two 1940mAh DMW-BLK22 batteries for the LUMIX S5IIX plus a 22.5W USB-C dual-slot charger that tops both in about 2 hours. Powered off wall, power bank, or car adapter, so the kit charges between properties or from the back of the SUV. Fully decoded. No camera warning pop-ups. The cheapest insurance against a dead camera at the worst moment.

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