Here’s a list of some of our favorite cameras and gear we’ve used and loved over the years. We’re Canon people although we included some other cameras in there in case you were looking for something different. Also, you can find a more detailed list of all the gear we use here.
Cameras and Camera Bodies
Beginner / Student
DSLR: Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Mirrorless: Sony Alpha a6500
Intermediate
DSLR: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Mirrorless: Sony Alpha a7 III
Professional
DSLR: Canon 5D Mark IV
Mirrorless: Sony Alpha a7R IV
Lenses
Beginner / Student
DSLR
Wide: Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8
Long: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Mirrorless
Wide: Sony E 16mm f/2.8
Long: Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3
Intermediate
DSLR
Wide: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Long: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Mirrorless
Wide: Sony FE 24mm f/1.4
Long: Sony FE 70-200mm f/4
Professional
DSLR
Wide: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM
Long: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Mirrorless
Wide: Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8
Long: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8
Other Camera Gear and Accessories
Beginner / Student
Tripod: MeFOTO Backpacker S Travel Tripod
Backpack: Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW II
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Intermediate
Tripod: MeFOTO RoadTrip S Travel Tripod
Backpack: Lowepro Freeline Backpack 350 AW
Accessories: Shop Our Gear
Professional
Tripod: MeFOTO GlobeTrotter Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod
Backpack: Wandrd Prvke 31L or Peak Design Everyday Backpack
Accessories: Shop Our Gear
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