My Camera Bag

Photography —
December 2, 2014
Photography —
December 2, 2014

My Camera Bag

So. You’re thinking about photography gear. You’ve come to the right place. Let’s start simple. I’ve listed my own gear,

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My Camera Bag

So. You’re thinking about photography gear. You’ve come to the right place.

Let’s start simple. I’ve listed my own gear, plus what I’d recommend for two types of photographers: one just getting into photography, and one interested in upgrading.

MY GEAR

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2
Manfrotto Tripod

WHAT I RECOMMEND

The novice:
Canon EOS Rebel Digital SLR Kit
Canon EOS 6D Mark I
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4

The professional:
Canon EOS 5D mark iv
Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8

Let’s get down to it. I started out with a Nikon DSLR about 10 years ago. I found the colors to be sub-par, and overall was unimpressed with the image quality. So I made the switch to Canon and never looked back. I got a Canon Rebel Ti (which has since been discontinued) with an 18-55mm kit lens. I was happy with it for the time being, and highly recommend any and all of the Rebel series to those of you looking for your first DSLR.

CANON EOS 6D Marks I and II

As time went on, I felt it was time for an upgrade, and got the Canon EOS 6D Mark I. This camera served me very well. This is a full-frame camera on par with the famous 5D at a lower cost. Why? The body is smaller, it has less aluminum alloy in the body (aka it’s lighter in weight), and it lacks the ability for 2 memory cards (unless you’re shooting over 1,000 pictures at one time, I find no need for this feature) and a headphone jack, among minor other things.For those interested in getting something durable and quality without breaking the bank like a 5D, I recommend buying either this camera or, even better, the newer Canon EOS 6D Mark II.

CANON EOS 5D Mark IV

Last year, I upgraded to the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. This camera, simply put, is incredible. One of my favorite features of the 5D is built-in wifi! The camera lets out its own wifi signal that you pick up with your smartphone. Once wirelessly connected, you can download images straight from your camera to your smartphone. I use this feature constantly in uploading high-quality images to my social media.

The 5D Mark IV is the best camera I’ve ever used, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

CANON EF 24-70mm f/2.8

In terms of lenses, I mainly shoot with 3 lenses. The first is the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II. What’s great about this lens is its adaptability. The 50-70mm range works great for food photography and portraiture. And the 24-50mm range is fantastic for shooting interiors, landscapes, and travel photography. It’s really an all-in-one lens.

CANON EF 100mm f/2.8

If you thought I was in love with my 5D, I’m even more in love with my Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 lens. Many photographers will tell you “it’s all about the glass,” meaning the lens you use matters more than the camera body (I want to vomit after that quote. I don’t say that outloud, and you will never catch me saying that. Nevertheless, I’ve found it’s true). This lens gets you right up there, close to the action, making food look like it’s popping through the screen.

CANON EF 50mm f/1.2

I also love my Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 lens. It’s smaller and lighter than the 24-70mm f/2.8L II, and the quality is excellent. If you want a great lens that gives almost a cinematic quality to your photos, go with this one. It’ just amazing!

MANFROTTO TRIPOD

My Manfrotto Tripod is a must for shooting. It’s lightweight, flexible, and easy to use. My apartment has great light in some spots, but when I want to shoot in others, it’s impossible to get a clear shot without a tripod. If you’re even questioning a tripod, get one! It’s a worth-while cost for something that will save you so much frustration with trying to steady a heavy camera in a less-well-lit area.

In the end, besides good lighting, having a great camera and lens makes all the difference in food photography. Let me know if you have specific questions about cameras and lenses below, and thanks for reading!

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  1. Do you feel like the canon 24-70mm lens is worth the investment? Do you use it daily? If you could only have one lens would it be that one? I am working on perfecting my food photography, but I just feel like I need a lens that is better quality than the one that comes with my camera.
    Thanks so much!!

    • Definitely! I use it literally every time we shoot! If I had to get just one it would definitely be the 24-70mm. Absolutely worth the investment!!

  2. Love the post! It was so easy to understand the difference between camaras and lenses. I will continue reading… see you on the next post.