Any camera with a manual function where you can set the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO is suitable for Photography Camp 2020's Beyond the Basics Program.

 

However, since the course is on a professional level, you'll gain the most out of it if you have a DSLR camera. I highly recommend that you get a camera where you can change the lens out, as opposed to one that has a set lens.

​

If you have a camera already, great! Use it!

​

If you don't, I've compiled a list of suitable cameras for your convenience.

 

Please note: this is not an exhaustive or exclusive list, but just a couple of cameras that are a good value for the money and that I feel would be a great asset to any budding photographer. Also note that you may choose a camera from any company, however, being that I shoot with Canon, that's what I'm most familiar with and most comfortable recommending to others.

​

Remember, even with the best camera: It's not always about the gear, but about how you use it. When you understand the fundamentals of art and photography, you'll be able to create masterpieces with any camera.

​

​

Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission for products your purchase by clicking on these links. It doesn't cost you more, but it may help offset the time and expenses it takes to keep this page alive and updated, so thank you for that :)

​

​

​

I've included 3 types of cameras and lenses in this list:

​

#1 - Mirrorless Cameras - everybody's new favorite.

Mirrorless cameras have incredible focus tracking and so make getting very sharp images super easy.

I'm including the robust version I currently am using (Canon R5) and the smaller, lighter, cheaper version (Canon RP) that's great value for the price (This is the option I would recommend as first choice if you're starting out). You can pair these with the mirrorless lenses, but being that they're very pricey, I would recommend getting regular ef mount lenses with an ef-rf adapter. (Being that I already had a full range of top-of-the-line ef-mount lenses, that's what I use and it works perfectly for me)

 

#2 - Full-frame cameras with incredible lenses.

(Canon 5D Mark IV or 6D with Sigma Art lenses) - If you know you'll be doing this for business, will print large-format images, and are ready to invest right away, those are for you.

​

#3 - The cheapest options that will give you good enough results.

(Canon Rebel with 50mm 1.8 lens or 85mm 1.8 lens)

They're great if you're starting on a budget, and good enough to take some paying clients using them, so you can upgrade later on once you know you'll be doing this as a business.