Best camera equipment on Reddit
117 reviews from r/videography, r/ContemporaryArt, r/canon and 13 more subreddits
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#1
Canon
4.6
(38)
"You get really close to them."
"The 70-200mm was my most used lens in Antarctica."
"The 24-70mm lens was also frequently used."
"I’ve got a canon rf 100-400, which weighs about a pound; I’m definitely bringing it along."
"I wanted one do-it-all lens. Wasn’t too heavy."
"The lens matters more than the camera body, with prime lenses winning out, especially at the edges of the image."
"The lens matters more than the camera body, with prime lenses winning out, especially at the edges of the image."
"The lens matters more than the camera body, with prime lenses winning out, especially at the edges of the image."
"The lens matters more than the camera body, with prime lenses winning out, especially at the edges of the image."
"A used Canon full-frame from a reputable reseller is a solid investment."
#2
Sony
4.2
(18)
"This lens was used constantly and was almost always on my camera."
"Sony alpha series is phenomenal, light and mirrorless. Lenses are brilliant."
"Recommended for high resolution and low light performance."
"Best would be Sony A7S3 on a Gimbal."
"Takes wonderful photos and videos! Compact camera with great features."
"The Sony A7iii body was a reliable choice for my photography needs."
"The zoom on the Sony HX400V is pretty good, but you'll need steady hands or a tripod for a clear shot at high zooms."
"The zoom on the Sony HX350 is pretty good, but you'll need steady hands or a tripod for a clear shot at high zooms."
"A7S2 is a nice cheaper option for extreme lowlighting."
"The Sony a6000 series offers good features at a reasonable entry price, making it a reliable choice for beginners."
#3
Nikon
4.5
(12)
"Using a tripod allows for slower shutter speeds without camera shake."
"External flashes have much stronger light output and you can bounce the flash off the ceiling or a wall to diffuse the light better."
"The D850 is an excellent full-frame DSLR for professional photography."
"A refurbished D810 is a great choice for gallery prints."
"Best lens you can afford for gallery photography."
"The 90x optical zoom with digital image stabilization is a beast."
"Nikon P1000."
"P1000 camera"
"The Nikon P1000 is great for capturing images during the day."
"The Nikon P950 is also a good option for daytime photography."
#4
Panasonic
3.4
(8)
"Versatile with various lenses and high frame rate recording."
"I'm currently travelling and TBH it's all I need. I can take pictures that will look great even on a big wallpaper."
"Very new beginner myself and I've had fun with the GH5ii. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the settings and watch some videos about setting the camera up and you'll be good to go."
"Look it to film grade Panasonic gear. Eva and up."
"A couple of people said it's ok on night street."
"The GH5 stays locked in a cabinet."
"Why would you need a GH5 on top of two c200's?"
"I prefer the Canon 1DX Mark II over the GH5."
#5
GoPro
4.4
(5)
"The GoPro Hero 8 has superb inbuilt stabilisation."
"For just video a GoPro is your best bet. Good quality, amazing stabilization and very robust."
"The GoPro 8 has a very good built-in stabilizer."
"The GoPro 7 is great for stabilization."
"Would a GoPro mounted on yourself work?"
#6
Camera
4.8
(4)
"I made a few recommendations here: [Best Cameras & Lenses for Safari](https://www.photocultivator.com/p/best-cameras-lenses-safari) I hope that helps."
"A versatile camera with a zoom lens that covers both wide angle and telephoto, perfect for detail shots and gallery installs."
"Camera and lenses always come with me on the plane in carry ons."
"This article might worth to read before upgrading your camera."
#7
Manfrotto
5.0
(3)
"...and a sturdy tripod like Manfrotto."
"Excellent, never had any issues."
"Excellent, never had any issues."
#8
Focusrite
5.0
(2)
"Excellent XLR interface for recording."
"Great audio interface for recording with XLR mics."
#9
Zoom
5.0
(2)
"Excellent field recorder with multiple XLR inputs."
"I use a ZOOM H6. Allows me to plug up to 4 XLR microphones."
#10
Sachtler
4.5
(2)
"Get better tripods. Sachtler or Miller."
"Better off I think with Sachtler, they make shooting so much easier."
#11
C-stand
4.5
(2)
"Professional C-stands provide excellent support for lights."
"C-stands, light stands."
#12
DJI
4.0
(2)
"Looks great, ordered mine and have used Pocket 2 for 3 years."
"It got nice low light capabilities."
#13
Tripod
4.0
(2)
"Though it was heavy, I used it a few times and was glad I brought it."
"A versatile/tall tripod can help a lot."
#14
Unknown Camera
3.5
(2)
"I think the camera you recommended is a good choice and i agree that an external mic is a must have."
"What is your current camera ? If it's only your phone, what phone ?"
#15
Rode
3.0
(2)
"A decent starting kit with options for external recording and good microphone choices."
"If you're writing up a microphone on your list, plz don't go for the cheapest option (like the Rode videomic pro)!"
#16
Fujifilm
5.0
(1)
"I would have regretted not taking a zoom. We saw puma, pygmy owl, Geoffrey's cat, condor, eagles, woodpeckers etc."
#17
Camera Traders
5.0
(1)
"[Camera Traders] is a great place to go. Really good staff."
#18
Sony A7R IV
5.0
(1)
"For gallery photography, consider a full-frame camera like the Sony A7R IV or Canon EOS R5 for high resolution and detail."
#19
Canon EOS R5
5.0
(1)
"For gallery photography, consider a full-frame camera like the Sony A7R IV or Canon EOS R5 for high resolution and detail."
#20
Godox SL-60W
5.0
(1)
"Invest in good lighting, such as Godox SL-60W with softboxes."
#21
DJI Osmo Pocket
5.0
(1)
"I found dji osmo pocket the easiest to use for beginner vlogger."
#22
Sennheiser MKH 416
5.0
(1)
"The Sennheiser MKH 416 is an awesome shotgun mic, I consider this mic essential production equipment."
#23
Neumann TLM 103
5.0
(1)
"If you need to do VO, you can't get much better than the Neumann TLM 103."
#24
Canon 750D
4.0
(1)
"I recently got a second hand Canon 750D (t6i in the US). It’s really good."
#25
Canon 18-55mm Lens
4.0
(1)
"I have an 18-55mm lens & a 50mm prime lens (prime meaning you can zoom basically)."
#26
Canon 50mm Prime Lens
4.0
(1)
"I have an 18-55mm lens & a 50mm prime lens (prime meaning you can zoom basically)."
#27
Rode Shotgun Mics
4.0
(1)
"Look into Rode shotgun mics, lectrosonic wireless transmitter/receivers with sanken lavs."
#28
Zoom F4
4.0
(1)
"...and a Zoom F4 for your audio."
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