Equipment

Even with the greatest care for our equipment, all cameras can encounter technical problems in the field… For this reason, we always carry a second body, so that no shot is compromised by a technical issue.
Each session is secured by a double backup every evening so there is no risk of image loss.

Photography

Medium format Fujifilm camera: 102 effective megapixels, with a large 43.8 x 32.8 mm CMOS image sensor, an imaging area approximately 1.7 times larger than a 35 mm full-frame format for its ability to deliver incredible image quality in terms of color, dynamic range and tonality.

Main body: Fujifilm GFX 100 II

Medium format (RAW 16 bits 102 mpix)

FUJI lenses

GF23mm F4 R LM WR
GF 32-64MM F4 R LM WR
GF 45-100 mm f/4 R LM OIS WR
GF100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
GF120mm F4 R LM - OIS WR Macro
GF250mm/350mm

Backup body: Pentax K1 full frame

(RAW 14 bits – 36 mpix)
Lens: HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8

Video

For our video productions, we use professional equipment that guarantees exceptional image quality and great flexibility at sea and in helicopter.

Main cameras

Sony PXW - FS5 4K UHD
Sony α7R IV - 4K QFHD
GoPro X

Sony lenses

50 mm f1.8
10-18mm f2.8
24-105mm f4
50 mm Macro f2.8
70 – 350 mm ƒ4.5 – 6.3

Stabilisation

Zhiyun crane 3
Thanks to our Zhiyun camera stabilisation system, we are able to deliver smooth shots giving the impression the camera is flying, which is particularly spectacular for visiting interiors and on deck as well…

Drone or helicopter for aerial shots?

We offer both depending on your needs.

The helicopter enables truly professional work. It offers great freedom of framing, optimal quality thanks to the use of various focal lengths and efficient coordination between photo and video.
Our preferred solution! (See examples)

The drone, once flight authorizations are obtained, offers great flexibility — rapid deployment at each opportune moment — but it also has certain limitations: less precise framing, files less suited to large prints, and an additional constraint for the team, who must remain out of frame during shots.
However, to best meet your needs, we do have in our team an experienced drone pilot, perfectly aware of our requirements and capable of delivering quality files. (See examples.)

In summary:
– Helicopter = quality, precision, organization.
– Drone = flexibility, but creative limitations.
– Cost = relatively equivalent.