Reference photographHow I connect my
Sony a5100.
The cable, capture card, power adapter, and compact lens above my monitor.
See the connections ↗Notes from my desk, useful checks, and the occasional thing I’d buy differently.
Reference photographThe cable, capture card, power adapter, and compact lens above my monitor.
See the connections ↗

A dated bestseller shortlist, including bottle sizes, coffee versus cold-water use, clothing fit and car accessories.
Read the guide →Compare library loans, public-domain recordings and paid access before choosing a plan.
Read the guide →My Anker Prime 67W notes, plus shared-power checks before replacing a charger.
Read the guide →Enter your camera distance. Compare the approximate view from 16mm, 25mm, and 35mm.
Open the framing planner →AUDIO CHECKCheck room noise, loud words, keyboard sound, and what happens when you turn.
Try it with your current mic →BEFORE GOING LIVEEight checks for sound, camera, screen sharing, and recording. Print the list or use it here.
Open the free checklist →My Sony 16mm, the 25mm I keep nearby, and a framing planner.
Print size, layout and references are separate decisions.
What I noticed, plus a test note you can download.
A side-by-side look at electric and non-electric options.
Play the daily setup challenge, or keep a free Field Notes workbook beside your desk.
Photographs are editorial references, not photos of Glenn’s personal items unless stated. Sources and image credits.