What Photography Gear Does Jeroen Use?

On this page you can find a complete list of all of the photography gear that Jeroen uses when taking photographs & producing videos. This photography gear list serves as a useful resource for those who wish to know what kit he uses. Jeroen also regularly reviews new products on his own terms, which you can find in the Reviews & Gear category of his blog.

Last updated: October 8th 2026

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Photography & Videography Gear

Below you can find a list of the camera equipment Jeroen uses on his photography endeavours.

Cameras

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (https://jvn.photo/go/eosr5markii)

Jeroen uses a Canon EOS R5 Mark II as his main stills and video camera. While he loved using his R5, the dramatically improved autofocus capabilities come in handy for wildlife photography. It’s currently one of the best cameras on the market.

Canon EOS R6 Mark III (https://jvn.photo/go/canonr6markiii)

Jeroen uses a Canon EOS R6 Mark III as his backup stills and video camera. The much improved autofocus, video features and the increased image resolution (compared to the original R6) comes in handy for wildlife photography and printing larger formats. It’s currently one of the best cameras on the market.

Canon EOS R6 V (https://jvn.photo/go/eosr6v)

Jeroen uses a Canon EOS R6 V as his dedicated video camera, paired with the small Canon RF 16mm F2.8.

Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove, landscape and wildlife photographer in Iceland, holding a Canon camera at Gunnuhver.

Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove launching a DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone over rocky Icelandic terrain.

Drones

DJI Mavic 4 Pro (https://jvn.photo/go/mavic4pro)

This very capable drone was the obvious next step after flying a DJI Mavic 3 Pro, DJI Air 2S and a DJI Mavic 2 Pro. The latter even partially melted flying too close to a volcano. Jeroen really enjoys the extended battery life and excellent image quality. Jeroen wrote a detailed review about the DJI Mavic 4 Pro.

DJI Mini 5 Pro (https://jvn.photo/go/djimini5pro)

Jeroen also has a DJI Mini 5 Pro drone because it’s a great and capable backup drone. It is a small and lightweight drone with great image quality, and it’s one of the drones Jeroen flies in his online drone photography course. Jeroen wrote a detailed review about the DJI Mini 5 Pro.

DJI Avata 360 (https://jvn.photo/go/avata360)

Jeroen has been flying a DJI Avata 360 since February 2026 to record 360-degree footage from the air. It flies like any other DJI drone with a normal remote, and it’s properly tough: his survived a crash into a canyon wall and a spell underwater. He compares it with the Antigravity A1 in his Antigravity A1 review.

Not sure which model is right for you? See Jeroen’s guide to the best drones for drone photography in 2026.

Lenses

Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 IS USM L (https://jvn.photo/go/rf-14-35mm)

This small, light-weight, ultra-wide angle lens is one of the best additions to his gear after he changed from his 16-35mm EF lens. The fact that it’s a stabilised lens is a welcome feature in addition to the sharpness. He also wrote a short review on this lens.

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 IS USM L (https://jvn.photo/go/rf-24-105mm)

This light-weight allround lens is one of the latest additions to Jeroen’s gear. The fact that it’s a stabilised lens is a welcome feature in addition to the sharpness.

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM (https://jvn.photo/go/rf-100-500mm)

Jeroen has always enjoyed using big telephoto lenses and this 100-500mm lens was the obvious lens to get after he switched to the EOS R system. The stabilisation together with the brilliant sharpness makes this a dream lens to own for all wildlife + landscape photographers.

Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM (https://jvn.photo/go/canonrf16mm)
Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM (https://jvn.photo/go/rf-24mm)

Jeroen pairs these two small, light primes with the Canon EOS R6 V for video.

A Canon EOS R6 strapped to the Peak Design Capture Clip.

Photographer wearing an f-stop Ajna DuraDiamond backpack on a stony Icelandic shore.

Camera Backpacks

f-stop Ajna DuraDiamond photography backpack (https://jvn.photo/go/fstopajna)

Living in Iceland means you need to be prepared for all kinds of weather conditions. Protecting his gear is therefore a vital part of Jeroen’s photography. To carry his camera equipment, Jeroen has been using f-stop bags for a long time. On a daily basis, he uses the f-stop Ajna DuraDiamond photography backpack. For longer journeys, he uses the larger 50 litre version which is called Tilopa. Jeroen wrote a detailed review about the f-stop Ajna 37L.

f-stop Drone Case XL (https://jvn.photo/go/dronecasexl)

Jeroen’s drone equipment is all tucked away in a separate drone case, which fits nicely inside his photo backpack. The idea behind that is to be able to easily take out the drone when it is not needed (or take only the drone). He wrote about how he organises his DJI Mavic 4 Pro in the f-stop Drone Case XL on his blog.

Vlogging & Social Media

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P (https://jvn.photo/go/djipocket4p)

For lengthy vlogs, Jeroen uses the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P. Its small size, low weight, ease of use and great image quality make it a perfect vlogging companion on trips where weight is of the essence.

DJI Mic 3 (https://jvn.photo/go/djimic3)

To make his videos Jeroen decided to go for an easy to use, no nonsense, wireless microphone kit. He looked into many different models and the DJI Mic 3 stuck with him due to its compact size.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (https://jvn.photo/go/iphone18promax)

Using the iPhone 18 Pro Max, Jeroen creates most of the content which you will see on his Instagram stories and other social media.

Photographer in an Icelandic wool sweater holding a Canon mirrorless and RF telephoto in the Highlands.

Heat Company photography gloves operating a Canon camera on a tripod above an Icelandic glacial stream.

Outdoor Gear

Below you can find a list of the most important outdoor gear Jeroen uses.

The Heat Company Durable Liner Pro (https://jvn.photo/go/durablelinerpro)

During winter, Jeroen uses a combination of two types of gloves to keep warm. These liners are used as the base layer as they give you enough flexibility to use all of your fingers to control your camera gear and/or drone. If you complement these together with the hand warmers which fit neatly in a dedicated pocket, you’ll never get cold hands. You can find a more detailed review on my blog.

The Heat Company Shell Full Leather (https://jvn.photo/go/shellfullleather)

During winter, Jeroen uses a combination of two types of gloves to keep warm. These mittens are the outer layer, which shield perfectly when tactility isn’t important. These are mostly used in extreme scenarios such as when Jeroen travels to Greenland in winter. In extreme cold you can even complement these together with the hand warmers which fit neatly in a dedicated pocket. You can find a more detailed review on my blog.

The Heat Company Heat 2 Softshell (https://jvn.photo/go/heat2softshell)

In summer, when the temperatures aren’t as cold, Jeroen uses these soft-shell gloves to keep warm when the temperature are low. These especially help when flying his drone in heavy and cold wind as you often experience in Iceland. Being able to free up the finger tips helps a lot to retain tactility. If you complement these together with the hand warmers which fit neatly in a dedicated pocket, you’ll never get cold hands.