Storm Chasing Gear and Equipment
Field-Tested. Storm-Proven. Inside the Vortex Media chase mobile."
Storm Chaser Caleb Elliott utilizes a 2026-standard mobile intercept suite to capture broadcast-ready 4K footage of the world’s most violent weather."
● SYSTEM ACTIVE
VORTEX MEDIA LLC // OPERATIONAL ASSETS
OPERATOR: CALEB ELLIOTT
Sony Alpha 9 III Features the world’s first full-frame global shutter, eliminating lightning artifacts and rolling-shutter distortion during high-speed intercepts.
Canon EOS R6 Mark II A 24.2MP hybrid powerhouse used for high-speed secondary documentation and 4K/60p redundancy.
Sony FDR-AX43 UHD 4K Dedicated camcorder utilizing B.O.S.S. stabilization to keep footage steady during intense wind intercepts.
GoPro MAX Captures spherical 5.6K documentation, ensuring a 360° record of storm evolution.
iPhone 15 Pro Max High-bitrate mobile capture for real-time reporting and secondary field b-roll.
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 Art Ultra-wide, weather-sealed glass designed for edge-to-edge sharpness of massive storm structures.
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Primary G-series optics used for versatile, stabilized field acquisition.
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Professional L-series zoom providing reliable performance in extreme weather conditions.
Canon RF 100-400mm IS USM Telephoto optics used for long-distance debris signatures and distant storm features.
DJI Mavic 3 Pro Flagship triple-camera aerial platform for multi-focal length storm mapping.
Potensic ATOM Lightweight 4K GPS drone used for rapid scouting and quick-deployment aerial visuals.
NEEWER 74" Video Tripod Heavy-duty fluid head system (TP37) providing critical mass for steady shots in inflow jets.
RadarStack Concurrent use of WeatherFront, RadarScope, and RadarOmega for deep meteorological interrogation.
Raynic 5000 Radio Solar/Crank NOAA emergency hub providing critical alerts when cellular infrastructure fails.
iPad Pro 13-Inch (M4) Mobile editing workstation utilizing the Ultra Retina XDR display for field-accurate grading.
DaVinci Resolve Professional NLE used for cinema-grade color and rapid broadcast delivery from the field.
LVYUAN 500W Inverter DC-to-AC conversion to maintain 24/7 power for all mobile studio components.
Wildpeak A/T4W Tires Falken 265/75R16 all-terrain durability for unpaved backroads and mud shedding.
Lexar 160GB Gold CFexpress High-speed 900MB/s media for cinema-quality 8K and high-bitrate data.
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO Reliable UHS-I backup media for high-resolution field photography.
Sony Gold VPG 400 Rated storage ensuring zero frame loss during professional broadcast capture.