Not all camera bags have the same contents. It depends on the photography discipline one is pursuing and how advance their kit is. For this post, we’re going to stick with the things that should be inside a newbie photographer’s bag. Here they are.
Camera
Photography’s core is a camera or its sensor. The battle between two different kinds of cameras—mirrorless and DSLR—is still ongoing. While both have their own strong qualities, if you’re a beginner photographer who’s on a tight budget, it would be best to set your eyes on a DSLR. A Nikon 700D or a Canon 5D will do the perfect job for you, as these cameras are known for giving one the space to grow and explore with simple maneuvers.
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Lenses
Now that you have the sensor to record the light that it receives, you need a lens to help the light get to the sensor in the first place. Lenses may come for free when you buy a kit, while some can be extremely expensive. As a newbie, the included lens will do you good, but once you realize you need a better one, it wouldn’t come cheap. It would be best to upgrade to prime lenses or third-party lenses as you buy your first kit.
Accessories
The best tripod nowadays is the Gorillapod; it would fit right in your not-so-tiny bag just right. Remember to bring extra batteries, and never ever forget your camera’s SD card—it’s your memory bank. Your bag shouldn’t be that heavy, considering you only have about 6 to 7 items inside.
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Hello! My name is Daniel D. Purjes, and I’m a nature and urban photographer based in New York. I love everything photography. For more posts regarding photography, visit my blog.
