CAMERAMAN - EDITOR - NATURALIST
Adam Ernster is a wildlife cameraman focused on the storytelling of our vast oceans. Whether he is working on projects surrounding whale and vessel collisions in his own backyard in Santa Barbara or is busy filming whales in Monterey Bay's expansive underwater canyons, Adam's passion for filmmaking has taken him on countless adventures. With years of experience as a mariner, naturalist, and cameraman, Adam has the skills and fortuity to capture incredible wildlife spectacles.
With a degree in Environmental Science at the University of California at Santa Barbara, Adam has devoted his life to biodiversity at all levels. Whether in the classroom, on a boat, or during a shoot, his life revolves around the animals he loves. Adam is an FAA Part 107 licensed drone pilot and US Coast Guard Licensed Captain.
Using various gear over the years, Adam has honed his filmmaking kit into a few key parts. Below is a list of equipment Adam uses daily. It is also available to rent for film-making productions.
CAMERAS
Red Komodo X
Canon EOS R5
Canon EOS R
LENSES
Canon 16-35 mm lens f4.0
Canon 70-200 mm lens f2.8
Canon 100-400 mm lens 4.5-5.6 mk II
Sigma 24-70 f2.8 lens
DRONES
DJI Inspire 2 (X7)
DJI 16 mm lens
DJI 35 mm lens
DJI Mavic 3 Cine
UNDERWATER
Marelux Underwater Housing for R5
Accessories
DJI RS3 PRO
Flowtech 100 Tripod Legs
Aktiv 10 Tripod Head
Bright tangerine Left Field kit for Komodo X
Breakthrough Photography X4 VND
Sennheiser MKH 416
Sennheiser G4 Lavalier Mic Set
