Best camera gear on Reddit
129 reviews from r/videography, r/AskPhotography, r/Cameras and 16 more subreddits
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#1
Canon
4.1
(34)
"I'd advice to get the 50 mm lens for one of the crop cameras."
"50mm f1.8 prime is one of the best bang for the buck lens."
"Significant leap in image quality and autofocus performance over the M10."
"Excellent lens for low-light conditions and portrait photography."
"Great camera. Tough as hell and the battery still lasts all day."
"Excellent lens for the price."
"A great lens for portraits and close-up photos."
"The EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a fantastic lens for low light photography and offers great value for money."
"Canon cameras are generally the most user friendly and as kids are used to touch screens I would go for the M100."
"She ended up buying a Canon A1 at some swap shop stall and a ton of film."
#2
Sony
4.2
(24)
"You should be able to get an A7iii, sigma 24-70 2.8, and tamron 70-180 2.8 all used."
"The Sony A6500 is worth the added weight over a point and shoot if you're serious about photography."
"I would go one more level though: A6100,6400 or A6600 if you want video as well."
"I recently picked up a lightly used RX100 Mark IV. So far it's been awesome. Great picture quality, slow mo, time lapses, multi-shot overlay, etc. 4k video, too."
"The low light is better than the a7s2."
"The A7Sii is a better option for low light, with excellent pixel readout and no super 35 crop issues."
"Great low light capability for shooting in dark environments."
"I just carry a sony alpha body with the 100-400mm lens."
"SonyRx100V is even lighter, has a smaller sensor, but a very nice F1.8 zoom lens."
"I know quite a few guys who love the Sony ZV1 who shoot what you want to shoot."
#3
Panasonic
4.3
(9)
"Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 has a hot shoe, shoots well in low light, and fits the desired feature model."
"The GH5 with Metabones and Sigma 18-35 is my go-to for events, and the IBIS is so good that I rarely need a stabilizer."
"I use the GH5s mostly for interviews because I can't live without the IBIS."
"Excellent lowlight, ergonomics, and built for video."
"Fantastic for 4K 60fps and daylight footage."
"I got micro four thirds for longer hikes and backpacking. I have a Panasonic G9."
"Great for low light and overall a solid setup for nightlife/event shooting."
"Would preserve colors better with 10-bit 4:4:2."
"The electronic focus ring is not preferred and it struggles in low light."
#4
Nikon
3.9
(8)
"The DSLR allows for manual control and high-resolution timelapses."
"Great camera. I still have mine and use it as a backup."
"The 35mm is a very good lens. I haven't taken it off my D3200 in years."
"Lovely photos, lovely setup that's super sharp and detailed."
"Good in low light, fast autofocus, nice features and the Z-lenses are really good."
"A cheap entry level set could be a used Nikon D3300 with the 18-55 kit lens."
"You can get a second hand DSLR and nice prime lens for under 100 US."
"What school doesn't have a photographer anyway?"
#5
N/A
4.6
(5)
"The only thing I take is a point-n-shoot superzoom and a 10-stop variable ND."
"I only ever take my camera with 55mm + wide angle lense."
"I'd strongly recommend you pack light and go for a minimal, one lens setup."
"There are often amazing deals on craigslist or kijiji."
"We want to share with you all the equipment we film with our backpacking and hiking content."
#6
GoPro
3.6
(5)
"What are your thoughts on go pro for an Iceland trip?"
"If anything, perhaps a GoPro is what you really want rather than a SLR camera."
"The stabilization on the last few iterations of the GoPro have been great."
"GoPro is probably the best option for filming hikes."
"It's crap for scenery, wildlife, etc, but optimized for the action."
#7
Fujifilm
4.0
(4)
"My Fuji X-T20 is perfect. Light, great IQ."
"Fuji x100 with telephoto and wide attachments is very small and convenient."
"The X-E4 has sturdy lenses with great rendering."
"X100 range cameras are great but overhyped and overpriced."
#8
Pelican
4.7
(3)
"Your gear will be perfectly safe no matter what."
"The Pelican 1510 is ideal for packing essential and expensive gear securely during travel."
"A single day bag and a Pelican case are all you need for a fun shoot."
#9
Blackmagic
4.3
(3)
"The Pocket 6K offers more advanced features like internal XLR and ProRes."
"The Pocket 6K offers beautiful images and is a better value if you're not invested in lenses."
"BM does everything manual."
#10
DJI
3.7
(3)
"D5 is amazing for video. Get a good prime lens and the Ronin S."
"The Ronin S combos nicely with the A7Sii, and a small HD focus screen is recommended for ease of use."
"DJI Pocket 3 is a decent vlogging camera but extremely limited for general photography."
#11
Contagion Media
5.0
(2)
"Check out my inexpensive photography kit. I’ve been a professional for almost ten years and specialize in portraits, fashion, and weddings."
"Check out my inexpensive photography kit. I’ve been a professional for almost ten years and specialize in portraits, fashion, and weddings."
#12
Rokinon
5.0
(2)
"Great for portrait shots with beautiful bokeh."
"Excellent lens for cinematic shots."
#13
Sigma
4.5
(2)
"A totally kickass lens for that kind of application on a cropped sensor would be the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 Art."
"I like the Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 Contemporary."
#14
Peak Design
4.5
(2)
"We make one that is pretty frickin light."
"The one thing I will say is a must is Peak Design Capture."
#15
Camera
1.8
(5)
"One camera with good IBIS and one or two lenses is sufficient."
"Cameras are expensive and loaning them out without assurances is not advisable."
"A good camera is not easy to come by, there is no way I'd let anyone, much less a loose cannon like your friend use my expensive gear."
"Do not lend out your camera or any equipment. A mid-level camera and set of lenses easily exceeds 2k and this organization can't even pay for $200."
"The friend is unreliable and disrespectful of your time and professionalism."
#16
NTA
2.3
(3)
"Decent gear in the hands of a novice won't produce great results."
"Camera equipment is expensive! You aren't obligated to loan anyone extremely expensive equipment that's personally valuable to you."
"Cameras and their equipment are very expensive! I don't loan my camera to anybody."
#17
Nikon 50mm f/1.8
5.0
(1)
"50mm 1.8, in that sub $200 price range you won’t beat it."
#18
Nikon Z9
5.0
(1)
"[Nikon Z9] and their new super telephoto lenses."
#19
Micro Four Thirds
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend a Micro 4/3 setup for reasons highlighted here."
#20
Holdfast
5.0
(1)
"The quiver bag is loaded up with batteries, cards, and most importantly snacks."
#21
Home Depot
5.0
(1)
"This thing is a game changer. It holds all gear, accessories, and other little things."
#22
ThinkTank
5.0
(1)
"I wouldn’t trade my thinktank for its weight in gold and my back thanks me for it."
#23
256GB SD Card
5.0
(1)
"A 256GB card is essential for long shoots."
#24
Dummy Battery
5.0
(1)
"A dummy battery with an external battery pack allows for 6 hours of non-stop shooting."
#25
Circular Polarizing Filter
4.0
(1)
"Buy a circular polarizing filter for your 18-55 and practice with it before you worry about other lenses."
#26
Nikon 35mm f/1.8
4.0
(1)
"The 35mm f1.8 is a very good aps lens."
#27
Olympus
4.0
(1)
"Get a small mirrorless camera. Olympus ones are very popular for backpacking."
#28
Apple
4.0
(1)
"She was understanding and didn't push any further to borrow the camera."
#29
Promaster
4.0
(1)
"An excellent tripod for both hiking and car travel."
#30
Used Camera
4.0
(1)
"A used camera on Craigslist or eBay may work great and cost half of a new unit."
#31
Viltrox
4.0
(1)
"The Viltrox speedbooster enhances low light performance."
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