Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
So another year, another Kando. And once again Sony reminded me why no other camera brand comes close to this.
Every year Sony flies a group of photographers, filmmakers and creators out to shoot things you'd never normally get access to. This year it was Port Stephens: sand dunes at sunset, camels walking a ridgeline, fighter jets taking off, and a full venue takeover at Stanley Park. But the shoots were only half of it. The real reason I keep coming back is the people — a whole community of the best creatives in Australia, all in one place, once a year.
This is my recap of Sony Kando ANZ 2026. Thanks for having me, Sony. See you next year for number 5.
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🧠 Learn photography from me
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00:00 - Another year of Sony Kando
01:10 - Arriving at Port Stephens
01:55 - Base Camp: The Hub & Merch
03:08 - Shooting Stockton Sand Dunes
04:30 - Ring of Fire: Portrait session
04:46 - The Camel Sunset
06:25 - Day 2: Breakfast & Coffee
06:46 - Fighter World: Planes & Pilots
07:55 - Stanley Park: The grand takeover
08:54 - The Final Sunset
09:54 - Reflections on community
So another year, another Kando. And once again Sony reminded me why no other camera brand comes close to this.
Every year Sony flies a group of photographers, filmmakers and creators out to shoot things you'd never normally get access to. This year it was Port Stephens: sand dunes at sunset, camels walking a ridgeline, fighter jets taking off, and a full venue takeover at Stanley Park. But the shoots were only half of it. The real reason I keep coming back is the people — a whole community of the best creatives in Australia, all in one place, once a year.
This is my recap of Sony Kando ANZ 2026. Thanks for having me, Sony. See you next year for number 5.
💪📸 Get 30 tips in 30 days to supercharge your photography
patkay.com/30
🧠 Learn photography from me
patkay.com/learn
📷 Use the gear I use
geni.us/A6HPT
00:00 - Another year of Sony Kando
01:10 - Arriving at Port Stephens
01:55 - Base Camp: The Hub & Merch
03:08 - Shooting Stockton Sand Dunes
04:30 - Ring of Fire: Portrait session
04:46 - The Camel Sunset
06:25 - Day 2: Breakfast & Coffee
06:46 - Fighter World: Planes & Pilots
07:55 - Stanley Park: The grand takeover
08:54 - The Final Sunset
09:54 - Reflections on community
