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My favorite camera gear for all
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items Whether you are an avid hobbyist or a professional photographer, I share my favorite gear, including bags, lenses, bodies, favorite places to print.
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Bags & Backpacks
Camera Bodies
Lenses
Equipment
Bags & Backpacks
A photographer cannot have just one bag, trust me! It can be hard to find the perfect unicorn.
I have the 17L backback with their small camera insert and I love it. I can fit one body and two lenses and generally that is enough. There is some room to have personal items but not too much. Just enough for travel.
I'm considering getting the larger one in the future.
I'm considering getting the larger one in the future.
Moment Moment Everything Backpack 17L & 21L
I have this bag in navy blue, which I use it locally and when I travel. When I travel I pack this bag in my carry on suitcase flat and use it when at my destination.
Everyday Sling | Peak Design Official Site
Great bags to pack small items for travel such as the battery charger and many cords. So light, easy to pack flat when not in use.
Travelon Set of 4 Gray Mesh Pouches 9.5x12.75
Camera Bodies
A few suggestions on cameras I use as a photographer
I recently upgraded my dSLR to a mirrorless camera. Tip to save money: I purchased a secondhand body and it’s working great. I worked with a local camera store that helped me track down a body in good condition.
EOS R5
If you were looking for a DSLR, the Canon 5D mark three has been a great camera body.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3MP Full Frame CMOS
This point and shoot camera is truly tough! You can immerse it in water for photos, which is why I have it in my travel bag. The camera can shoot in RAW, which is great if you like to edit your own photos. Definitely recommend for your next trip but ...
Explore TG-7 Camera From OM SYSTEM
Lenses
Lenses are where its at for a photographer.
This is my favorite lens for outdoor nature, portraits, travel. I use it on my R2 with the lens adapter and it works perfectly
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens for Canon SLR
I wanted an affordable 35mm lens and after much research decided to go with this lens and its wonderful. I bring it with me when I travel and when spending the day walking around a city.
ART 35mm F1.4 DG HSM - SIGMA Corporation of America
A 50mm lens is an important basic lens to have in one's collection. This one has been fantastic and replaced my Canon 50 1.4mm lens. I like to use this lens when traveling, events, and indoor fine art work as well.
ART 50mm F1.4 DG HSM - SIGMA Corporation of America
When I am looking for a unique look I reach for the Velvet56. It is a manual focus lens, so this is something to consider. The way the lens is constructed leads to beautiful, sharp in the center with soft fall of in the fringes. It also has a macro focusing capabilities, which I love, since I enjoy macro photography a lot.
Velvet 56 | Creative Portrait Camera Lens - Lensbaby
My absolute favorite lens for indoor fine art work, outdoor flowers photography, and details, anywhere. I do not travel with this lens, but it gets a ton of use at home.
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens
This is a really fun creative addition to the lensbaby lenses, although I got a ring that allows me to add it to my 100mm Canon macro lens. A lot of fun. Would be a great gift for a photographer. (Of course, find out what lenses they have as lens size matters)
OMNI Lens | Creative Camera Lenses - Lensbaby
I love this little lensbaby lens. I usually throw it in my bag when I travel because it is compact and its super useful. I use it as a straight forward 50 when I travel and also use it for its edge properties. This lens saved me on a trip when my 24-70mm Canon lens failed.
Composer Pro II With Edge 50 Optic | Camera Lens - Lensbaby
Equipment
Photographers can never have enough equipment. Here are a few of my favorites.
The collapsible legs really makes it easy to use this light stand. Its easy to carry around and place a sandbag so it stays steady.
Cheetah Stand – Cheetah Stand