Image by James Lynch
My Camera Setup
Canon R5 – My workhouse camera. Between the 45MP full-frame sensor and the 8k video, this camera is a masterpiece.
Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8 – My multipurpose lens. When I’m traveling light, this is the only lens I bring.
Canon RF 15-35mm f2.8 – My landscape and architecture lens.
Canon RF 50mm f1.2 – My portrait and street photography lens.
Canon M50 – My super compact skate camera, perfect for tossing into a backpack. There’s a newer model, too.
Rokinon 8mm f2.8 – My go-to fisheye for the M50, great for skateboarding.
Manfrotto BeFree Tripod – extremely lightweight + compact tripod great for travel.
Lacie 2TB External Hard Drive – I’ve been through thick and thin with these reliable drives.
Black Rapid Camera Strap – Default neck straps are for tourists and suckers. This ergonomic strap makes a long day of shooting significantly more enjoyable.
Backpack – Wrapping your cameras + lenses in beanies and tossing into standard backpacks works great:)
Rode Shotgun Microphone – This is an industry standard microphone that sounds great.
Lavalier Microphone – This trusty lav is compact and great for travel.
Starter Camera Tips
If you’re ready to invest in a new camera, I recommend the Canon M50 Mark II. This camera is compact, powerful, and affordable (in relativity to other cameras… photography is a rich man’s sport, I know). It has a 24.1 megapixel sensor, Dual Pixel Autofocus with eye tracking, 4k video, and a flip out LCD screen to meet all your creative needs! The 15-45mm lens is a great multipurpose lens to start with, too.
Before purchasing a new camera, know that:
The best camera for starting photography is whatever you have available.
Only purchase new gear when you’re feeling limited by your current setup.
New lenses can make a bigger difference than a new camera.
More Photography Questions?
Head to my photo education page, where you’ll find beginner photography courses, tutorials, Lightroom presets, gear reviews, and much more!