TK's Recommended Camera Equipment
Navigating the world of camera equipment can be tricky! We're here to help with a few basic recommendations for those looking to invest in their photo capturing equipment.
For a DSLR, our quickest tip is to put most of your investment in the lenses. A good camera body is important but not as important as a good versatile lens or a variety of lenses for different situations.
For Cell Phone Cameras, if you have an iphone you are pretty solid! We are android users and I recently just upgraded form the Samsung S4 to the S6 primarily for the increase in image quality and abilities to take images in a variety of settings.
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Canon Recommendations
Canon EOS Rebel T5i - http://amzn.to/1SzJUW9
This is a great beginner DSLR! Has Manual Mode, short video capabilities. Only works with Canon compatible lenses.
Canon 35mm 2.0 lens - http://amzn.to/1TO8Uvr
Wider lens and captures "more" of the scene with only minimal distortion.
Canon 50mm 1.8 - http://amzn.to/1MmxFgZ
Our number one recommended lens! Has a smaller opening to allow more light in for darker situations!
Canon 50mm 1.4 - http://amzn.to/1KiWeZ8
A step up from the Canon 50mm 1.8, the 1.4 can allow even more light in for darker situations. Great, sharp, prime lens!
Nikon Recommendations
Nikon D3200 - http://amzn.to/
Popular starter Nikon DSLR. Works with Nikon compatible lenses.
Nikon 35mm 1.8 - http://amzn.to/1Kih0ed
Wider lens and captures "more" of the scene with only minimal distortion.
Nikon 50mm 1.8 - http://amzn.to/1OkiaUm
Our number one recommended lens! Has a smaller opening to allow more light in for darker situations!
Nikon 50mm 1.4 - http://amzn.to/1MirMAz
A step up from the Nikon 50mm 1.8, the 1.4 can allow even more light in for darker situations. Great, sharp, prime lens!
Other Equipment Recommendations
22" Reflector - http://amzn.to/1OkhiiE
Great tool for bouncing light back at your subject. Capable of 5 different options: white, silver, gold, black and a diffuser.
Eye-Fi Card - http://amzn.to/1OkhDSv
This memory card has built in wifi and can transfer photos directly to your phone for instant sharing or storing!
SanDisk Extreme PRO 32GB - http://amzn.to/1Mis8XR
Basic memory card for DSLRs. 32gb is more than enough for family photos!
Hard Drive- http://amzn.to/1MmUG3u
Back up your photos with a hard drive and you won't have to worry about your computer crashing.
We recommend that if you don't want to commit to a lens, rent it first! When we rent lenses, we rent from Borrow Lenses. They have a great selection of lenses and accessories and you can get it shipped straight to your door