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Best Hiking & Travel Cameras For Beginners 📸
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Discover the best beginner hiking cameras in 2024: mirrorless, DSLR, point-and-shoot, rugged options, accessories, and beginner advice.
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Point & Shoot Camera's
 
DSLR Cameras
 
Mirrorless Cameras
 
Rugged Action Cameras
 
Camera Lenses
 
Accessories!

Point & Shoot Camera's

Great for travel and hiking, point and shoot cameras are lightweight, compact, durable, and easy to learn. 

 
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This one is compact, easy to use, and has GREAT image quality for beginners!
Sony RX100 20.2 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera
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This one is more expensive, though offers more features and stops shake reduction! It can also connect to your smartphone!
RICOH GR III/GR IIIx
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DSLR Cameras

Great for interchangeable lenses and multiple functions! They're affordable, pair well with many accessories, and are durable. 

 
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This was my very first camera (and still is) and I love it for its features, high-quality images, and video capabilities!
Canon EOS Rebel T7
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This is a lightweight version of a DSLR, and even has a guide mode to teach you the basics as you go!
Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera
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Mirrorless Cameras

Great for their compact size, good auto focus, high quality, and quick shooting!

 
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This is a popular mirrorless camera that is compact, fast, interchangeable lenses, and real-time eye focus!
Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera
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Perfect for its self-portraits, image stabilization, and phone connection!
OM SYSTEM Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
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Fujifilm is one of the best in the game, and this mirrorless is lightweight, high quality and quick!
Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera XF16-80mm
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Rugged Action Cameras

Built with durability in mind for outdoor and adventure sports, these are perfect for traveling and hiking!

 
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Waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, dustproof… you need it!
OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS TG-6 Red Underwater camera
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GoPro's are great beginner cameras for hiking/traveling because they're compact and take great videos and pictures!
GoPro HERO11 Black - Waterproof Action Camera
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Camera Lenses

If your camera has interchangeable lenses, here are a few options you might consider! Make sure to think about the type of photography you're hoping to do, what brand you're going with, and the thread pattern your camera has!

 
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SONY Fixed Wide Angle Lens!
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM Full-Frame Wide Angle Lens
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SONY 24-70 mm lens!
Sony 24-70mm Master Zoom Lens
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SONY Zoom lens - for close up shots!
Sony 18-135mm Zoom Lens
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SONY - Great for wildlife photography!
Sony FE 70-300mm Lens
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OLYMPUS 14-42mm lens - everyday shots!
OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS 14-42mm Lens
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OLYMPUS 40-150mm - great for landscape, close up shots!
OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS 40-150mm Lens
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OLYMPUS Extreme zoom lens - wildlife photography!
OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS 100-400mm Lens
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CANON 14-35mm - Everyday shots!
Canon RF14-35mm Lens
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CANON 15-85mm Lens - everyday shots with wider range!
Canon EF-S 15-85mm Standard Zoom Lens
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CANON 18-135mm ZOOM lens! Great for street views and wildlife photography.
Canon EF-S 18-135mm Lens
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CANON EXTREME zoom lens!
Canon EF 75-300mm Telephoto Zoom Lens
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Accessories!

Accessories can UPGRADE your photography game! They're not necessary, but they're fun! 

 
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GoPro handheld and expandable tripod! Great for on the go!
Mini Hand Grip Selfie Stick Tripod Stand for GoPro
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Works with phones, DSLR cameras, and mirrorless cameras!
Flexible Tripod with Remote
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Tripod specifically for DSLR with remote controlling! Perfect if you're flying solo.
Lightweight Travel Outdoor DSLR Tripod
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Lens filters can create fun photography shoots and help with different exposures!
Filter Kit (3 Pieces)
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An external hard drive is necessary for saving all your valuable shots!
2TB Portable External Hard Drive
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Dylan and I use this to transport and travel with all our photography gear and love it!
BAGSMART Camera Backpack
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A heavy-duty way to make sure you photography equipment always stays protected on the go!
Pelican Vault V525 Hard Case
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