The below list includes items that I either own, have tested, or that were tested by a trusted source. You won’t find a camera, lens, or any other gear on this list that I wouldn’t buy for myself.
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Canon EOS R1 Canon’s flagship mirrorless camera designed for professionals needing extreme speed, durability, and cutting-edge autofocus—ideal for sports and photojournalism. |
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Canon EOS R3 A high-speed mirrorless camera with a 24.1MP stacked sensor, eye-controlled autofocus, and excellent low-light capabilities—perfect for action and wildlife photography. |
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Canon EOS R5 Mark I A versatile 45MP full-frame mirrorless camera with 8K video, powerful autofocus, and in-body stabilization. Great for hybrid shooters working with both photos and video. |
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Canon EOS R5 Mark II An upgraded version of the R5 with enhanced autofocus, dynamic range, and thermal performance, offering a more reliable and refined experience for advanced users. |
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Canon EOS R6 Mark I The camera that I'm currently using. A 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera known for superb low-light performance, fast continuous shooting, and strong in-body stabilization—great for enthusiasts and pros alike. |
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II Improves on its predecessor with better burst rates, upgraded autofocus, and stronger video features, making it a fantastic all-around camera for hybrid creators. |
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Godox V1 V1-C V1C USA A versatile, on-camera flash with features like TTL (Through-The-Lens) metering, High Speed Sync (HSS), and a built-in 2.4 GHz radio receiver for wireless triggering with other Godox flashes. |
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Godox AK-R1 Accessories Kit It includes modifiers such as a dome diffuser, snoot, honeycomb grid, bounce card, barn doors, and gels. These tools allow photographers to control light direction, diffusion, and color temperature easily, making it ideal for creative lighting in portrait and event photography. |
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KIWIFOTOS Lens Heater The KIWIFOTOS Lens Heater, specifically the DHS series Dew Heater Strip, is designed to prevent condensation on camera lenses and telescopes by gently warming them. |
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Nikon P1100 Recommended for Birders because of it's huge zoom. Picture quality does not compare againts DSLR or Mirrorless cameras but good enough for bird watching and photography. |
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Apple Macbook Air M3 This little laptop will give you an extremely good performance for editing your pictures and it's cheaper than the M4 version. I'm using it also for editing short 4K videos. |
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Professional-grade telephoto zoom lens known for its fast f/2.8 aperture and image stabilization. It's designed for a variety of shooting scenarios, including portraiture, sports, and low-light photography, due to its constant aperture and ability to isolate subjects. |
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM My favorite lens for Sport Events. Professional-grade telephoto zoom lens known for its fast f/2.8 aperture and image stabilization. It's designed for a variety of shooting scenarios, including portraiture, sports, and low-light photography, due to its constant aperture and ability to isolate subjects. Cheaper option but equaly quality. |
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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L is II USM My favorite lens for Wildlife Photography. It's a popular choice for sports, wildlife, and action photography due to its 100-400mm zoom range and fast, accurate autofocus. It features a durable, weather-sealed build and advanced image stabilization for sharp handheld shots |
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Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R The Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R is an adapter that allows photographers to use their existing Canon EF and EF-S lenses on Canon's EOS R series mirrorless cameras. |
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Canon EF 1.4X III Telephoto Extender A teleconverter that increases the focal length of compatible Canon EF lenses by a factor of 1.4x |
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Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L is USM A versatile, high-quality telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon's full-frame mirrorless RF-mount cameras. It offers a wide focal length range, from 100mm to 500mm, making it suitable for sports, wildlife, and photojournalism. The lens features 5-stop image stabilization, a fast and quiet Dual Nano USM focus system, and a customizable control ring |
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Canon RF70-200mm F2.8 L is USM Lens A professional-grade telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon's EOS R system mirrorless cameras. It boasts a constant f/2.8 aperture, image stabilization, and a compact, lightweight design compared to previous 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses. It's well-suited for various genres, including portraits, sports, and events, thanks to its versatile zoom range and ability to create shallow depth of field with beautiful bokeh. |
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III My Backup Camera and to me one of the best DSLRs you can buy. You can find it in the Used Market for less than $300. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is a 22.3MP full-frame DSLR known for its excellent image quality, durable build, and reliable performance. It features a 61-point autofocus system, 6 fps continuous shooting, and full HD 1080p video recording, making it popular among both professional photographers and advanced enthusiasts, especially for portrait, landscape, and wedding photography. |
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Sony Alpha 7R V Few Years ago I was shooting using Sony mirrorless cameras. The Sony Alpha 7R V (A7R V) is a 61MP full-frame mirrorless camera designed for high-resolution photography. It features a next-gen AI-powered autofocus system, 8K video recording, in-body image stabilization, and a fully articulating LCD. Built for professionals, it excels in landscape, studio, commercial, and detail-critical work, offering outstanding image quality and advanced subject tracking. |
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Nikon D850 My first DSLR was a Nikon. The Nikon D850 (Amazon’s most in-demand full-frame DSLRs.) is a 45.7MP full-frame DSLR known for combining high resolution, speed, and versatility. It features a backside-illuminated (BSI) sensor, 7 fps continuous shooting (up to 9 fps with a battery grip), 4K video recording, and a 153-point autofocus system. It's a top choice for professionals in landscape, portrait, wildlife, and wedding photography, offering superb image quality and dynamic range. |
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Nikon Z 8 The Nikon Z8 is a high-performance full-frame mirrorless camera that combines the power of the flagship Z9 with a more compact and lightweight body. It features a 45.7MP stacked CMOS sensor, blazing-fast autofocus with subject detection, 8K and 4K video capabilities, and blackout-free shooting at up to 20 fps. Ideal for professional photographers and videographers, the Z8 excels in everything from wildlife and sports to portrait and commercial work. |
