When you’re purchasing photography equipment, many photographers use trusted retailers like Henry’s or specialty camera shops to purchase their equipment. But don’t rule out Amazon when it comes to photography equipment! This online giant has a variety of brands and products from all over the world. You can purchase photography equipment that is perfect for portraits, landscapes, brand and even hobby photography!

Though you may be thinking that Amazon doesn’t have the expertise that specialty camera retailers do. It is important to research your potential camera equipment and see if there are any deals that fit your price range. Amazon is a widely accepted photography equipment retailer because of their wide range of equipment brands and products for purchase. We find that doing our research and reading reviews are the most important practices to do when looking for photography equipment. Amazon’s shipping times are also very convenient when it comes to delivery, as they deliver within a few days! 

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Photography Equipment from Amazon you need 

Camera Body

Investing in a high quality camera is key. Do your research and find out what kind of camera suits your needs. Whether it be Nikon, Canon, or Sony, most photographers have a camera brand they swear by. We suggest joining Photography Facebook groups to see what other photographers say about each camera brand. You can also go to your local camera store and talk to them about what camera brand and model might be best for the photography you are interested in. Be sure to always do your research before investing in a camera.

The camera bodies above from Amazon have 4 stars and up. The Nikon D850, gives 45.7 megapixels of resolution and can record in 4K and 8K. Many have praised this camera body’s fast processing time when burst shooting and it has a longer battery life, which is perfect if you’re on the go.

The Canon EOS M50 has a 241 megapixel APS C CMOS and a fast auto focus feature that will take your image immediately. Based on the reviews of this product, this is a great camera for beginners as it is small and lightweight and takes “photos with punchy colours”.

The Sony A7 camera has an advanced 24.2 MP full-frame 35mm image sensor that is back-illuminated and has 1.8X readout speed. Reviewers have said that this camera is easily configurable and taking images on this camera has never been easier with the auto-focus system.

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Lens

The Nikon AF-S Nikon lens is a compact FX format prime lens. It is perfect for full frame users and shoots crystal clear images on a subject or landscape. Reviewers have said this is their new go-to lens and can help in low light situations.

The Canon EF 85mm Medium Telephoto lens for Canon SLR cameras gives the user sharp and clear images while also maintaining a subtle background blur. A 4.5 stars out of 5 star camera lens, this camera is perfect for portraits and has an excellent depth of field. 

The Sigma 30mm f/1.3 DC DN contemporary lens for Sony E is a SONY E-mount and has 9 rounded aperture blade and a compact design for easy storage. Reviewers have praised this lens for its incredible value, great standard settings and its ability to take low light images without issue.

Fast Memory Card

It is important to invest in a high-quality camera card to store your images. When looking for a memory card, ensure you are purchasing a “Class 10” as they are the fastest. The last thing you want to do on a photoshoot is to wait around because of a memory card’s slow writing time. Our team’s favourite memory card is the Sony Tough High Performance memory card. In our experience, its speed is unmatched and allows us to take images on high shutter without compromising image quality. We highly recommend this memory card to all Sony users.

Hard Drives

Hard drives are an essential tool for photographers. It is important to always keep a backup (Or two) of your files. Computers can crash, hard drives can crash and memory cards can break, so ensure you always have extra copies of your photos. An alternative to external hard drives are programs like Google Drive or Dropbox. Our team keeps backups on an external hard drive as well as Dropbox in the case that our hard drive crashes. Make a habit of constantly backing up your files. When purchasing an external hard drive, make sure before purchasing that the make you are getting is compatible with the type of computer you are using. 

Indoor Photography Equipment

Tripod

Tripods are essential for many photographers. Often used by product, sport, marco or astro photographers, tripods keep your camera steady while capturing your images. Investing in a sturdy tripod is essential as you are trusting it to hold your camera. 

At Soar Media Group inc, we use the GEEKOTO Tripod Camera Tripod for compact DSLR cameras. This tripod is wonderful for when you’re on to go shooting images or still images of people, objects or products. It provides our industry standard cameras with stability and panoramic adjustments when taking videos and images. This tripod is praised for being reasonably priced and versatile.

The second tripod, the K&F Concept Camera Tripod is perfect for Canon or Nikon cameras. Reviewers love this product because the tripod is well built, sturdy and is worth the price.

Lighting 

Lightning tools are essential for anyone doing photography indoors. Some photographers prefer to use natural lighting with the help of reflectors. Whereas other photographers prefer to shoot indoors with the use of key, fill and back lights to have full control of manipulating the light for the shot. Lighting knowledge is one of the most valuable tools for photographers.

Godox SL-60W CRI 95+ LED Video Light SL60W White 5600K Version 60WS Bowens Mount + Reflector is a great addition to your camera kit. Reviewers have said this light is “clean”, no flicker and its fan noise is quite low, if you’re looking to use this for a video shoot.

Reflector/light diffuser kit 

This kit is great for photographers whether they are using natural or artificial light. A reflector is used to bounce light onto both sides of a person, object or product you are photographing. The light diffuser allows you to disperse light onto the subject to make direct lighting less harsh.

This Powerextra 32″/80cm 5-in-1 Collapsible Light Reflector Light Diffuser with Grips and Protecting Bag for Studio or Outdoor Photography is great for bouncing light off a surface, person or object. The multi colour light reflectors and triple layer coating are a highlight of this kit. Reviewers give this product a 4.7 out of 5 stars and praise the product for being of good quality and easily portable.

Creative backdrops

Looking to photograph a person, object or person against a neutral background or fun wallpaper? Consider purchasing a creative backdrop from these retailers: Etsy, PropFace or Club Backdrops. 

T-Stand to hold up backdrops

If your backdrop needs to be hung up, purchase a t-stand to ensure that your backdrop remains flush in the background.

USB-C Cable

A USB-C Cable to allow you to view your camera’s viewfinder directly from your computer. Great for product or stylized photographers who need to ensure every detail in the set design is perfect.

There is so much more photography equipment that you can purchase on Amazon. It all depends on your preferences and skill set. We recommend starting with the most basic camera equipment listed above and work your way up. Don’t forget to check out our Lightroom Presets to help you with your editing. Happy shooting!