Home›Creator setups›Photography›Peter McKinnon

What camera does Peter McKinnon use?

Quick answer

Peter McKinnon uses the Canon V1, according to their own creator video from March 2026. Other cameras with sources: Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Insta360 X5.

Sources checked 18 September 2026See the equipment and evidence ↓

Everything else with a source

Grouped by category. Categories with nothing supported by a source are left out.

Cameras what other creators use →

Insta360 Ace Pro 2Photo: Insta360
Insta360 Ace Pro 2Verified August 2026
Action camera

Verified from creator video description, August 2026. See evidence ↓

Search on Amazon
Insta360 X5
Insta360 X5Verified August 2026
Action camera

Verified from creator video description, August 2026. See evidence ↓

View on Amazon

Lighting what other creators use →

Aputure InfiniBar
Aputure InfiniBarVerified February 2024
Key light

Verified from creator video description, February 2024. See evidence ↓

View on Amazon

Support and stabilisation what other creators use →

Frame from the video where Sachtler Flowtech Tripod is mentionedFrom the source video
Sachtler Flowtech TripodVerified February 2024
Tripod

Verified from creator video description, February 2024. See evidence ↓

Search on Amazon

Editing and workflow what other creators use →

Apple Studio Display XDR
Apple Studio Display XDRVerified March 2026
Monitor

Verified from creator video, March 2026. See evidence ↓

View on Amazon
Frame from the video where SmallHD 702 is mentionedFrom the source video
SmallHD 702Verified February 2024
Monitor

Verified from creator video description, February 2024. See evidence ↓

Search on Amazon
Adobe LightroomVerified August 2026
Photo editing

Verified from creator video description, August 2026. View source

ArtlistVerified February 2024
Music

Verified from creator video description, February 2024. View source

Bags and accessories what other creators use →

Logitech MX Master 4
Logitech MX Master 4Verified March 2026
Accessory

Verified from creator video, March 2026. See evidence ↓

View on Amazon
Logitech MX Keys
Logitech MX KeysVerified March 2026
Accessory

Verified from creator video description, March 2026. See evidence ↓

View on Amazon
Frame from the video where Manfrotto Friction Arms is mentionedFrom the source video
Manfrotto Friction ArmsVerified February 2024
Accessory

Verified from creator video description, February 2024. See evidence ↓

Search on Amazon
Frame from the video where PolarPro PM Chroma is mentionedFrom the source video
PolarPro PM ChromaVerified August 2026
Accessory

Verified from creator video description, August 2026. See evidence ↓

Search on Amazon

Peter McKinnon's equipment: sources and history

Sources checked 18 September 2026. Dates are the publication dates of the sources. Verified means Peter McKinnon said or showed it in their own material; reported means someone else did.

EquipmentUsageEvidenceDate
Apple iPhone 17 AirPhone Mobile device
  • creator video descriptioniPhone is not a real cameraApril 2026
    QuoteI decided to ditch my iPhone 17 Pro and swap it for an iPhone 17 Air
 April 2026
SanDisk BladeStorage Storage March 2026
Apple Studio Display XDRMonitor Monitor March 2026
Canon V1Camera Camera March 2026
Logitech MX Master 4Accessory Accessory March 2026
Logitech MX KeysAccessory Accessory March 2026
Manfrotto Friction ArmsAccessory Accessory February 2024
Sachtler Flowtech TripodTripod Tripod February 2024
PolarPro PM ChromaAccessory Accessory March 2026 to August 2026
SmallHD 702Monitor Monitor February 2024
Aputure InfiniBarLighting Key light February 2024
Insta360 Ace Pro 2Action camera Action camera March 2026 to August 2026
Insta360 X5Action camera Action camera March 2026 to August 2026
Canon EOS RCamera Previous (primary camera) February 2020
Canon EOS C500 Mark IICamera Previous (primary camera)
  • creator videoMY YOUTUBE STUDIO SETUPJune 2020
    Quote[88s] camera of choice here is the c500 mark two I was using the C 200 for the longest time
 June 2020
Apple iPhone 17 ProPhone Previous (mobile device)
  • creator video descriptioniPhone is not a real cameraApril 2026
    QuoteI decided to ditch my iPhone 17 Pro and swap it for an iPhone 17 Air
 April 2026
Aputure 120DLighting Previous (key light)
  • creator videoMY YOUTUBE STUDIO SETUPJune 2020
    Quote[72s] the whole thing powered by an aperture 120 d light that's the key
 June 2020
Sennheiser MKH 416Microphone Previous (microphone)
  • creator videoMY YOUTUBE STUDIO SETUPJune 2020
    Quote[114s] this mic boom mic is a recommendation from marques and he said to get the Sennheiser MKH 416 it sounds so good
 June 2020
RED MonstroCamera Previous (studio camera)
  • creator videoAT LAST! Camera Innovation!June 2026
    Quote[139s] I've had the big cameras. I've had the cinema cameras. I've I I had a Red Monstro. I still own cinema cameras
 June 2026
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8LLens Previous (lens) February 2020
LaCie Rugged ProStorage Previous (storage) February 2020
Rode VideoMic Pro+Microphone Previous (microphone) January 2019 to April 2020
GoPro HERO 7Action camera Previous (action camera) February 2017 to February 2021
Apple Studio DisplayMonitor Previous (monitor)
  • creator videoMy 2026 Studio Desk TourMarch 2026
    Quote[262s] next to my original Studio Display that I got and reviewed on this channel years ago
 March 2026
Aputure AL-MX LightLighting Previous (key light) February 2017 to June 2020
Samsung T5Storage Previous (storage) February 2017 to June 2020
Canon EOS-1D XCamera Previous (secondary camera) February 2017 to June 2026
DJI Mavic 3 ProDrone Previous (aerial camera) April 2020 to February 2021
PolarPro Variable ND FilterAccessory Previous (accessory) February 2020 to February 2021
Samsung T7Storage Previous (storage) April 2020 to February 2021
Adobe LightroomPhoto editing Current August 2026
ArtlistMusic Current February 2024
Adobe Premiere ProEditing software Previous June 2020

What changed

Camera: Canon EOS R (previously used, February 2020), Canon EOS C500 Mark II (previously used, June 2020), RED Monstro (previously used, June 2026), Canon EOS-1D X (previously used, June 2026) then Canon V1 (verified, March 2026).

Common questions

What camera does Peter McKinnon use?

Peter McKinnon uses the Canon V1 (creator video, March 2026). Previously: Canon EOS R, Canon EOS C500 Mark II, RED Monstro, Canon EOS-1D X.

What lens does Peter McKinnon use?

No source we checked names Peter McKinnon's lens. Previously: Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L.

What microphone does Peter McKinnon use?

No source we checked names Peter McKinnon's microphone. Previously: Sennheiser MKH 416, Rode VideoMic Pro+.

What editing software does Peter McKinnon use?

No source we checked names Peter McKinnon's editing software.

More photography creator setups

illkoncept's gear→Tyler Stalman's gear→Will Hall's gear→cammackey's gear→Curren Sheldon's gear→Evan Ranft's gear→Josh Sattin's gear→Anthony Gugliotta's gear→Alex McInnes' gear→Henry Turner's gear→Kirk Mihelakos' gear→Brandon Li's gear→

View all creator setups →