Brandon Li

Sony A7S III

$3,499.00 · cited in 5 videos · first cited January 2025

“The main reason I switched to the a7s is because it provided a sharp 1080p picture in a compressed format (XAVC-S).”

DJI Osmo Pocket 3

cited in 4 videos

“I compare it against the Pocket 3, which has been my go-to BTS and vlogging cam for the last few years.”

iPhone

cited in 4 videos

“I recently met up with some friends in Venice, Italy, and we filmed a dance music video with iPhone 16 Pro & Hohem iSteady M7 gimbal.”

DJI Pocket 4

cited in 2 videos · first cited September 2026

“A big long tutorial about getting the most out of DJI Pocket 4 and Pocket 4P.”

Insta360 X4 Air

$439.99 · cited in 2 videos

“Get Insta360 X4 (and free selfie stick with this link)”

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

cited in 2 videos

“Lately I've been using the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro on my shoots, so I made this in-depth tutorial about my settings and filmmaking techniques for professional results.”

Insta360 X5

cited in 2 videos · first cited April 2025

“The Insta360 X5 is an 8k 360 camera with a bigger sensor, better low light, replaceable lenses, improved audio and a smarter app. I took it out for a spin in in Paris!”

DJI Pocket 3

first cited May 2025

“Cinematic Vlog - Exploring Venice and Murano with Locals [Sony A7S III, FX30, DJI Pocket 3]”

Sony FX3

first cited May 2025

“Cinematic Vlog - Exploring Venice and Murano with Locals [Sony A7S III, FX30, DJI Pocket 3]”

Insta360 Ace Pro 2

first cited October 2024

“I had an opportunity to take the new Insta360 Ace Pro 2 out to try the main features.”

GoPro Hero 13 Black

“I have both the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro and the GoPro HERO13 Black, so I decided to do this side-by-side comparison.”

DJI Osmo Pocket 4

first cited July 2026

“I made a short film with the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P camera.”

vivo X300 Pro

first cited December 2025

“I shot it all on the vivo X300 Pro smartphone.”

Sony RX100 VII

“I taught myself to shoot with two handheld RX100s simultaneously and made an entire episode of MTV True Life that way.”

Oppo Find X9 Ultra

first cited May 2026

“I traveled across Thailand to shoot a travel film and vlog with the OPPO Find X9 Ultra.”

OnePlus Nord 5

first cited July 2025

“I traveled around the world to Finland, Germany, India, and Japan to test out the new OnePlus Nord 5 for night photography.”

Sony NEX-5N

“I used a [Sony] NEX 5n originally and a [Sony] RX100.”

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

“I was previously shooting Magic Lantern raw on the 5dmkIII, which was the best color I have ever seen from a camera, but also prohibitively labor and storage-intensive.”

Sony RX10 II

“Now I have an α7R II and an RX10 II which is a great combo for shooting 4k on the move.”

Sony a7R II

“Now I have an α7R II and an RX10 II which is a great combo for shooting 4k on the move.”

Sony A7 V

first cited March 2026

“See how I rigged up my new Sony A7 V step-by-step.”

DJI Osmo Action 6

first cited February 2026

“The DJI Osmo Action 6 has a bigger sensor and better lens, which gives you more filmmaking options than before.”

DJI Osmo Nano

first cited April 2026

“The DJI Osmo Nano is an action camera..so why not use it to make an action movie?”

Insta360 Luna Ultra

$769.99 · first cited June 2026

“The Insta360 Luna Ultra is here, and it brings a lot of fascinating new features like dual lenses, detachable remote control screen, log shooting, and advanced tracking.”

Insta360 X6

first cited August 2026

“The Insta360 X6 360 camera finally added the pro features I've been waiting for: 1/1.1" square sensor, 10-bit log, and 8k50p slow motion. I took it on a month-long trip to make a travel video, and here are the results.”

Samyang 45mm T1.9 Full Frame Cine Auto Focus Lens for Sony E

$507.44 · cited in 3 videos · first cited January 2025

“45mm”

Samyang 100mm T2.3 Full Frame Telephoto Cine Auto Focus Lens for Sony E

$699.00 · cited in 2 videos · first cited January 2025

“100mm”

Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD for Sony E

“2:41 Tamron 17-28mm & 28-200mm [Zoom Kit]”

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD for Sony E

“2:41 Tamron 17-28mm & 28-200mm [Zoom Kit]”

TTArtisan Tilt 50mm Lens

“3:49 TTArtisan Tilt 50mm Lens”

Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF

“4:29 Laowa 10mm Zero-D FF”

AstrHori 28mm Macro Probe Lens

$739.00

“5:56 AstrHori 28mm Macro Probe Lens”

Laowa Nanomorph Anamorphic Primes (23mm, 35mm, 50mm, 65mm, 80mm)

“7:07 Laowa Nanomorph”

Laowa Zoom Nanomorph

“8:37 Laowa Zoom Nanomoprh”

Sirui Saturn Anamorphic Lenses (35mm, 50mm, 75mm)

$499.00

“9:21 Sirui Saturn Anamorphic”

DZOFilm Vespid 2 Prime Cine Lenses

$1,299.00 · first cited October 2025

“DZOFilm Vespid 2 Cine Lenses”

Thypoch Simera-C lenses

first cited April 2026

“Featuring my honest review of my new kit: Thypoch Simera-C lenses and Ulanzi MT93 Tripod with F38 Video Fluid Head.”

Rokinon primes

“I use the Sony 10-18mm F4 lens, the Sony 24-240mm FE zoom, and a variety of primes. Mostly converted Nikon AIS and Rokinon primes.”

Nikon AIS primes

“I use the Sony 10-18mm F4 lens, the Sony 24-240mm FE zoom, and a variety of primes. Mostly converted Nikon AIS and Rokinon primes.”

Sony FE 24-240mm zoom

“I use the Sony 10-18mm F4 lens, the Sony 24-240mm FE zoom, and a variety of primes. Mostly converted Nikon AIS and Rokinon primes.”

Sony 10-18mm F4

“I use the Sony 10-18mm F4 lens, the Sony 24-240mm FE zoom, and a variety of primes. Mostly converted Nikon AIS and Rokinon primes.”

Rokinon Remaster Slim 3-in-1 Lens System (21mm/28mm/32mm, Sony FE)

$399.00 · first cited July 2025

“I’ll be shooting on the tiny Rokinon Remaster Slim Lenses with ultra-portable alternative tripods by Ulanzi and K&F Concept.”

Blazar Talon 1.5X Full Frame AF Anamorphic Lenses (35mm + 50mm)

$1,099.00 · first cited May 2026

“I’ve spent the last month testing the new autofocus anamorphic lenses from Blazar, and here’s my honest and unfiltered review.”

Rokinon Remaster Slim Lenses (21mm/28mm/32mm)

$399.00 · first cited August 2025

“Rokinon Remaster Slim Lenses”

Thypoch lenses

first cited June 2026

“Thypoch lenses”

Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 Lens

$580.00 · first cited August 2025

“Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 Lens”

Brandon Li x Freewell Variable ND/CPL & ND32 Filter (49-82mm)

cited in 9 videos · first cited August 2025

“I co-designed a variable ND CPL kit with @FreewellGear because I needed something slimmer, faster, with a wider range than ever before.”

Brandon Li x Freewell 86mm Variable ND/CPL & ND32 Filter

cited in 4 videos · first cited August 2025

“86-95mm”

H&Y Magnetic Variable ND CPL Filter

cited in 3 videos · first cited January 2025

“H&Y Magnetic Variable ND CPL Filter”

DJI RS 4 Mini Gimbal

cited in 3 videos · first cited February 2025

“I just used the RS 4 Mini for a commercial shoot, and it is now my main gimbal for all things filmmaking.”

K&F Concept Mini Tripod

cited in 3 videos · first cited July 2025

“I’ll be shooting on the tiny Rokinon Remaster Slim Lenses with ultra-portable alternative tripods by Ulanzi and K&F Concept.”

SHINEWEE Carbon Fiber Extension Rod

cited in 3 videos · first cited July 2025

“SHINEWEE Carbon Fiber Extension Rod”

Ulanzi Flexible Mini-Tripod

cited in 3 videos · first cited July 2025

“Ulanzi Flexible Mini-Tripod”

ULANZI F38 Video Fluid Head

$49.95 · cited in 2 videos · first cited April 2026

“Featuring my honest review of my new kit: Thypoch Simera-C lenses and Ulanzi MT93 Tripod with F38 Video Fluid Head.”

Ulanzi MT93 Tripod

cited in 2 videos · first cited April 2026

“Featuring my honest review of my new kit: Thypoch Simera-C lenses and Ulanzi MT93 Tripod with F38 Video Fluid Head.”

Hohem iSteady M7 Gimbal

$209.00 · cited in 2 videos · first cited December 2024

“I recently met up with some friends in Venice, Italy, and we filmed a dance music video with iPhone 16 Pro & Hohem iSteady M7 gimbal.”

All-In-One Mobile Video Kit Co-design Edition

$289.49 · cited in 2 videos

“I teamed up with SmallRig again for the SmallRig All-in-One Mobile Video Kit Co-Design Edition!”

edelkrone DollyONE v2

$1,199.00 · cited in 2 videos · first cited February 2026

“The Edelkrone DollyONE v2 is a compact, trackless motorized dolly for solo filmmakers.”

Ulanzi AT-01 Extendable Light Stand Tripod

cited in 2 videos · first cited August 2025

“Ulanzi AT-O1 Tripod”

Insta360 GPS Preview Remote

first cited August 2025

“0:41 The Gear: X5 + ND Filters + Mic Air +GPS Preview Remote”

Sirui Saturn 1.25x Anamorphic Adapter

$299.00

“1.25x anamorphic adapter”

H&Y EVO 1.5-10 Stop Magnetic VND CPL

$70.00

“10:00 H&Y Evo 1.5 - 10 Stop Magnetic VND CPL”

Freewell V2 Magnetic VND CPL

$149.99

“11:26 Freewell V2 Magnetic VND CPL”

Laowa 1.33x Anamorphic Adapter

“8:00 Laowa 1.33x Anamorphic Adapter”

AntiGravity A1

first cited September 2026

“After trying the Antigravity A1 360 drone I have a totally new perspective.”

SmallRig Aluminum Side Handle (2786)

$49.99 · first cited May 2025

“Aluminum Side Handle”

Aluminum Side Handle for Gimbal

$49.99 · first cited July 2025

“Aluminum Side Handle for Gimbal”

SmallRig Metal Phone Mount with Baseplate for Arca-Standard with Cold Shoe Mount (5339)

$21.59 · first cited May 2025

“Arca-Standard Phone Support with Cold Shoe Mount”

Freewell ND/PL Hybrid Filter Kit for Osmo Pocket 4P

$49.99 · first cited July 2026

“Freewell ND VND CPL filters for Pocket 4P”

Insta360 Xplorer Grip

$84.99 · first cited March 2026

“I took the Inta360 Ace Pro 2 action cam out to the streets with the new Xplorer Grip and new lenses (cinematic, close-up).”

SmallRig TRIBEX Tripod

$799.99 · first cited March 2026

“I used SmallRig’s Hawklock Advanced Cage Kit & Tribex Tripod.”

SmallRig Hawklock Advanced Cage Kit

first cited March 2026

“I used SmallRig’s Hawklock Advanced Cage Kit & Tribex Tripod.”

iPhone 16 Pro/Max Mobile Video Kit | Brandon Li Co-Design

$80.99

“I've teamed up again with SmallRig for another cage kit! This time the kit works with iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max.”

Insta360 Flow 2 Pro

first cited January 2025

“Insta360 has upgraded their AI tracking on the new Flow 2 Pro Gimbal. I show you how to use the tracking and other new features including Pro Framing Grid, Auto Zoom, and Free Tilt Mode.”

Samyang V-AF Lens Station

“Lens Station”

SmallRig Camera Magic Arm

first cited February 2025

“Magic Arm”

Quick Release Plate for DJI RS 4 Mini

first cited July 2025

“Quick Release Plate for DJI RS 4 Mini”

Nebula 4000 gimbal

“Recently I’ve been experimenting with shooting on small gimbals like the Nebula 4000.”

SmallRig 99wh V-mount battery

$169.99 · first cited June 2026

“SmallRig 99wh V-mount battery”

SMALLRIG Mini Electronic Shock Absorber Arm (Handheld 4th Axis Stabilizer)

$119.99 · first cited July 2026

“SmallRig Handheld 4th axis stabilizer”

SmallRig Video Cage Kit & FilMov Photography Phone Case for iPhone 17 Pro Series

first cited October 2025

“SmallRig has a new cage for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and I take you through my favorite features and show you how I use them for video shooting.”

Smallrig iPhone 15 Pro Max Cage Kit

$99.99

“Smallrig iPhone 15 Pro Max Cage Kit”

SMALLRIG VND & CPL Filter Kit for DJI Osmo Pocket 4P

$32.99 · first cited July 2026

“SmallRig VND CPL filter for Pocket 4P”

DJI RS 5 Gimbal

$569.00 · first cited January 2026

“The DJI RS 5 Gimbal is the camera stabilizer we’ve all been waiting to see. I got my hands on it and took it out for some real shooting.”

Insta360 ND Filters

first cited August 2025

“This is the Insta360 mega-tutorial you need to shoot & reframe better! I start with the simple stuff and go really advanced. Featuring the new ND filters.”

DJI Mic 3 Wireless Microphone System

first cited February 2026

“8:00 DJI Mic 3 audio”

Sony ECM-B1M Digital Shotgun Microphone

first cited June 2025

“I did direct audio tests against my current favorites: DJI Mic 2, Mic Mini, and Sony ECM-B1M shotgun.”

DJI Mic Mini

first cited June 2025

“I did direct audio tests against my current favorites: DJI Mic 2, Mic Mini, and Sony ECM-B1M shotgun.”

DJI Mic 2

first cited June 2025

“I did direct audio tests against my current favorites: DJI Mic 2, Mic Mini, and Sony ECM-B1M shotgun.”

Comica VM40

first cited June 2025

“I just got the Comica VM40 kit because I want a wireless boom mic solution for dialogue scenes, interviews, and documentaries.”

Insta360 Mic Air

$49.99 · first cited August 2026

“Insta360 Mic Air (lightweight audio)”

Insta360 Mic Pro

$99.99 · first cited August 2026

“Insta360 Mic Pro (professional audio)”

Hollyland Lark M2S Combo Wireless Lavalier Microphone

first cited February 2025

“Mic”

Godox ML100r light

cited in 2 videos · first cited January 2026

“Godox ML100r light”

Godox ML100R RGB LED Video Light

first cited October 2025

“@GODOXGlobal ML100R Lights”

Godox ML-S1A Air Soft Tube

first cited October 2025

“Godox inflatable airsoft tube”

Godox inflatable tube softlight

first cited June 2026

“Godox inflatable tube softlight”

Godox M40r light

first cited June 2026

“Godox M40r light”

Godox parallel beam adapter

first cited June 2026

“Godox parallel beam adapter”

Godox RS100r light

first cited June 2026

“Godox RS100r light”

Godox DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster

first cited January 2025

“I wanted to test the new Godox MS60R LED light for one specific reason: the DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster.”

Godox MS60R LED Light

first cited January 2025

“I wanted to test the new Godox MS60R LED light for one specific reason: the DL5 Lite Parallel Beam Booster.”

SmallRig RF10C RGB LED Photography Flashlight (4634)

$42.49 · first cited May 2025

“SmallRig RF10C Light”

Zhiyun Molus X100 RGB Light

first cited July 2025

“Zhiyun Molus X100 RGB Light”

Zhiyun Molus X60 RGB Light

first cited August 2025

“Zhiyun Molus X60RGB Light”

Magic Lantern

“I was previously shooting Magic Lantern raw on the 5dmkIII, which was the best color I have ever seen from a camera, but also prohibitively labor and storage-intensive.”

Runway Aleph

first cited August 2025

“4:20 Runway Aleph for AI Object Removal”

Uppbeat

cited in 7 videos · first cited February 2025

“The music in this film is from Uppbeat.io”

Audiio Pro

cited in 3 videos

“Music by audiio!”

Sony Monitor + Control App

first cited July 2025

“I’ll also explain how I use the Sony Monitor + Control App for framing and focus, along with shooting tips like removing crowds from your shots and frames within frames.”

Pond5

“Most of the sounds come from sources like Pond5.com and other sound effects libraries.”

SmallRig Phone Monitor Screen with Wireless Control

first cited August 2025

“SmallRig phone monitor”

The Gimbal Masterclass

cited in 3 videos · first cited January 2025

“Checkout my Gimbal Course”

iPhone 17 Pro Max

first cited October 2025

“SmallRig has a new cage for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and I take you through my favorite features and show you how I use them for video shooting.”