The Best Wedding Videography Equipment (2025)
At Silver Leaf Weddings, we believe that capturing a wedding day with cinematic precision requires the right tools. As wedding videographers, we need gear that balances high-quality imagery, reliability, and versatility. Whether you're filming a grand ballroom reception or an intimate outdoor ceremony, the right equipment makes all the difference. Here's our top pick of wedding videography gear for 2025.
Cameras
Canon C70
The Canon C70 has been a go-to cinema camera for wedding filmmakers, offering excellent dynamic range, dual gain output, and built-in ND filters.
Canon C80
The Canon C80 is the latest addition to Canon's cinema line, offering improved autofocus, better low-light performance, and enhanced image processing, making it a great choice for wedding videography.
Canon R5C
This hybrid powerhouse delivers stunning 8K RAW video and works well for handheld and gimbal setups, ensuring cinematic footage with high detail and flexibility in post-production.
Lenses
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8
A fantastic prime lens for capturing natural moments with beautiful depth of field. It's lightweight, making it great for handheld shooting.
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8
A workhorse lens that covers essential focal lengths for weddings, from wide shots to mid-range portraits.
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8
Perfect for capturing emotional moments from a distance, ensuring you remain unobtrusive while filming ceremonies and speeches.
Stabilization
Tripod:
Sachtler Flowtech – A professional-grade tripod known for its lightweight design, quick deployment, and stability, making it ideal for wedding videography.
Gimbal:
Ronin RS4 Pro – Offers exceptional stabilization and payload capacity, making it ideal for smooth cinematic motion shots.
Ronin RS4 – A lighter alternative, great for quick and dynamic handheld shots throughout the wedding day.
Audio
DJI Mic 2
A reliable wireless microphone system with great range and audio clarity.
Tascam DR-10L
A discreet and easy-to-use lavalier recorder, perfect for capturing vows and speeches.
Zoom F3
A compact field recorder with 32-bit float recording, ensuring high-quality audio even in unpredictable environments.
Sennheiser MKE 400 Shotgun Mic
Ideal for capturing ambient audio and backup ceremony audio.
Assorted Cables (1/4-inch, XLR, etc.)
Having a variety of cables on hand ensures you're ready for any audio setup.
Why This Gear?
Wedding videography demands equipment that can adapt to fast-paced environments, changing lighting conditions, and unpredictable moments. At Silver Leaf Weddings, we prioritize quality, versatility, and efficiency, ensuring every wedding is captured beautifully. Whether you're upgrading your kit or just starting out, investing in the right tools will elevate your work and help you deliver breathtaking wedding films.