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What camera does Jake Frew use?
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Setup at a glance 3 key items
- CameraSony FX3Source: Mar 25, 2026 · first-party videoCheck price at Amazon
- LightingNEEWER 5-in-1 Reflector 40x60"Source: Apr 17, 2025 · first-party video
- LensSony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GMSource: Mar 25, 2026 · first-party videoCheck price at Amazon
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What camera does Jake Frew use?
Jake Frew films on the Sony FX3, DJI Mini 2 and Sony RX100 VII.
Source, Mar 25, 2026: this camera changes your psychology. first-party video
What lens does Jake Frew use?
Jake Frew uses the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM and Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM.
Source, Mar 25, 2026: this camera changes your psychology. first-party video
What lighting does Jake Frew use?
Jake Frew uses the NEEWER 5-in-1 Reflector 40x60". “Five-in-one:” (video description; the link goes to the NEEWER 5-in-1 Reflector 40x60").as of Apr 2025
Source, Apr 17, 2025: 10 fffilmmaking tools i can't go without first-party video
Full kit 10 confirmed items
| Product | Category | Source date | Sponsored | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera 6 | ||||
| Sony FX3Main camera“Main Camera:” (video description; the link goes to the Sony FX3)this camera changes your psychology. first-party videoCheck price at Amazon | Camera | 2026-03-25 | Check price at Amazon | |
| Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GMWide lens“Wide Lens:” (video description; the link goes to the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM)this camera changes your psychology. first-party videoCheck price at Amazon | Camera | 2026-03-25 | Check price at Amazon | |
| Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GMLong lens (original GM)“Long Lens:” (video description; the link goes to the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM)this camera changes your psychology. first-party videoCheck price at Amazon | Camera | 2026-03-25 | Check price at Amazon | |
| DJI Mini 2Drone“Drone:” (video description; the link goes to the DJI Mini 2)this camera changes your psychology. first-party video | Camera | 2026-03-25 | ||
| Sony RX100 VIISubject of the video“The camera (Amazon):” (video description; the link goes to the Sony RX100 VII)this camera changes your psychology. first-party video | Camera | 2026-03-25 | ||
| Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K ProOff list since 2026-03“Studio Camera:” (video description; the link goes to the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro)there has never been a better time to suck at filmmaking. first-party videoCheck price at Amazon | Camera | 2026-01-15 | Check price at Amazon | |
| Lighting 1 | ||||
| NEEWER 5-in-1 Reflector 40x60""Tools I can't go without"“Five-in-one:” (video description; the link goes to the NEEWER 5-in-1 Reflector 40x60")10 fffilmmaking tools i can't go without first-party video | Lighting | 2025-04-17 | ||
| Accessory 3 | ||||
| Moment Variable ND Filter (6-9 stop, 82mm)“ND Filter:” (video description; the link goes to the Moment Variable ND Filter (6-9 stop, 82mm))this camera changes your psychology. first-party video | Accessory | 2026-03-25 | ||
| Moment CineBloom Diffusion FilterStrength not certain“Diffusion Filter:” (video description; the link goes to the Moment CineBloom Diffusion Filter)this camera changes your psychology. first-party video | Accessory | 2026-03-25 | ||
| SmallRig Magic Arm (friction arm)"Tools I can't go without"“Friction arm:” (video description; the link goes to the SmallRig Magic Arm (friction arm))10 fffilmmaking tools i can't go without first-party video | Accessory | 2025-04-17 | ||
Get the look alternatives other tracked creators use
Ranked by how many creators we track use each alternative. Reasons come from the manufacturer specs on each gear page; we don’t compare prices.
| Their pick | Alternative | Used by | Why consider it | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FX3 | Sony A7S III | Ali Abdaal, Austin Evans, Brandon Li +9 | Sony’s stills-style body with a 12.1MP full-frame sensor | Check price at Amazon |
Setup history current vs previously used, dated
- Mar 25, 20267 current items confirmed in this camera changes your psychology. first-party video
- Jan 15, 20261 current item confirmed in there has never been a better time to suck at filmmaking. first-party video
- Apr 17, 20252 current items confirmed in 10 fffilmmaking tools i can't go without first-party video
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Sara DietschyShares 2 items with Sara DietschyBlackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and Sony FX3
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Last updated Oct 18, 2026 · 3 confirmed sources · Spotted an error?
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