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What camera and desk setup does Optimum use?
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Setup at a glance 5 key items
- CameraSony A7S IIISource: Jun 4, 2026 · first-party videoCheck price at Amazon
- ComputerNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090Source: Jan 28, 2026 · first-party video
- MonitorLG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLEDSource: Jun 1, 2025 · first-party video
- KeyboardZeromouse BladeSource: Oct 30, 2026 · first-party video
- LensTamron 28-75mm f/2.8 (Sony E)Source: Jun 4, 2026 · first-party video
Newest first-party setup video we cite. Watch on YouTube ↗
What camera does Optimum use?
Optimum films on the Sony A7S III.
Source, Jun 4, 2026: The best (and worst) setup upgrades. first-party video
What lens does Optimum use?
Optimum uses the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 (Sony E). “Primary Lens:” (video description; the link goes to the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 (Sony E)).
Source, Jun 4, 2026: The best (and worst) setup upgrades. first-party video
What mouse does Optimum use?
Optimum uses the Zeromouse Blade. “my mouse:” (video description; the link goes to the Zeromouse Blade).
Source, Oct 30, 2026: I finally upgraded my OLED. first-party video
What monitor does Optimum use?
Optimum uses the LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED. “Monitor:” (video description; the link is an Amazon search for “32GS95UE”).as of Jun 2025
Source, Jun 1, 2025: My setup feels better than ever first-party video
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Full kit 10 confirmed items
| Product | Category | Source date | Sponsored | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera 4 | ||||
| Sony A7S IIIVideo gear; also 2024 videos“Camera:” (video description; the link goes to the Sony A7S III)The best (and worst) setup upgrades. first-party videoCheck price at Amazon | Camera | 2026-06-04 | Check price at Amazon | |
| Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 (Sony E)Version (G1/G2) not stated“Primary Lens:” (video description; the link goes to the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 (Sony E))The best (and worst) setup upgrades. first-party video | Camera | 2026-06-04 | ||
| Sony FX3Video gear link, mid-2025“Camera:” (video description; the link goes to the Sony FX3)My setup feels better than ever first-party videoCheck price at Amazon | Camera | 2025-06-01 | Check price at Amazon | |
| Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 (Sony E)Primary lens link, mid-2025“Primary Lens:” (video description; the link goes to the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 (Sony E))My setup feels better than ever first-party video | Camera | 2025-06-01 | ||
| Audio 1 | ||||
| Sennheiser IE 300“IEMs:” (video description; the link is an Amazon search for “Sennheiser IE 300”)My setup feels better than ever first-party video | Audio | 2025-06-01 | ||
| Computer 1 | ||||
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090Two in his own build“My monster PC is finally complete (dual 5090s)” (video title)My monster PC is finally complete (dual 5090s) first-party video | Computer | 2026-01-28 | ||
| Display 1 | ||||
| LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED“Monitor:” (video description; the link is an Amazon search for “32GS95UE”)My setup feels better than ever first-party video | Display | 2025-06-01 | ||
| Keyboard & mouse 2 | ||||
| Zeromouse Blade“my mouse:” (video description; the link goes to the Zeromouse Blade)I finally upgraded my OLED. first-party video | Keyboard & mouse | 2026-10-30 | ||
| Wooting 60HE (Optimum case)His Wooting collab (60% case)“My Wooting keyboard:” (video description; the link goes to the Wooting 60HE (Optimum case))The best (and worst) setup upgrades. first-party video | Keyboard & mouse | 2026-06-04 | ||
| Accessory 1 | ||||
| Wallhack SkyPAD Glass 4.0“Mousepad:” (video description; the link is an Amazon search for “Skypad 4.0”)My setup feels better than ever first-party video | Accessory | 2025-06-01 | ||
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 A7S III | Sony FX3 | Ali Abdaal, Armando Ferreira, Austin Evans +7 | Sony cinema-line body used by creators we track | Check price at Amazon |
Setup history current vs previously used, dated
- Oct 30, 2026Switched from Razer Viper V3 Pro to Zeromouse Blade. Source: I finally upgraded my OLED. first-party video; earlier: My setup feels better than ever first-party video
- Oct 30, 20261 current item confirmed in I finally upgraded my OLED. first-party video
- Jun 4, 20263 current items confirmed in The best (and worst) setup upgrades. first-party video
- Jan 28, 20261 current item confirmed in My monster PC is finally complete (dual 5090s) first-party video
- Jun 1, 20255 current items confirmed in My setup feels better than ever first-party video
Similar setups most shared confirmed gear
Ali AbdaalShares 2 items with Ali AbdaalSony A7S III and Sony FX3
Andrew Ethan ZengShares 2 items with Andrew Ethan ZengLG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED and Wallhack SkyPAD Glass 4.0
Austin EvansShares 2 items with Austin EvansSony A7S III and Sony FX3
Sara DietschyShares 2 items with Sara DietschySony A7S III and Sony FX3
Optimum gear FAQ
| Has Optimum’s setup changed since 2025? | Yes. Changes in the sources we track: Oct 2026: Razer Viper V3 Pro → Zeromouse Blade (source: “I finally upgraded my OLED.”). |
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