Build A Kit Assignment - Bengtson

If I were a photographer, I would focus on travel and landscape photography. This is because I love exploring new places and would like to share my adventures and sights from around the world. My kit reflects that.

The Kit: 

Camera Bodies

- Fujifilm X‑H2 Mirrorless Camera, Primary pro body, 40MP APS-C, 8K video ($2,799)

- Fujifilm X‑T5 Mirrorless Camera, Secondary bod, 40.2MP, compact travel design ($2,399)

Lenses

- Fujifilm XF 16‑55 mm f/2.8 R LM WR II, (about 24–84mm eq.) ($1,399)

- Fujifilm XF 16 mm f/2.8 R WR, ($449)

- Fujifilm XF 50‑140 mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR, (approx 76–213mm eq) ($1,699)

Support/Carry Gear

- Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L, carry-on size, camera cube compatible ($299)

- Gitzo Traveler Series 1 Carbon Fiber Tripod + ball head ($999)

- Peak Design Slide or equivalent leather/sling strap ($70)

Storage/Memory

- Sony TOUGH UHS-II 128 GB × 4 cards ($198 each) ($792 total) 

- Samsung T7 Shield 2TB or similar ($150)

- SD card reader (USB-C, dual slot) ($80)

Power/Backup

- Fujifilm NP-W235 or whatever fits those bodies × 6 ($70-80 each) ($480ish total) 

- Multi-port GaN charger (USB-C, e.g., Anker 150W) ($129)

- Travel adapter + compact power strip ($50)

- High-capacity power bank (20,000mAh+ PD) ($100)

Filters/Cleaning/Accessories

- Polarizer + ND filters for main lenses (brands like B+W, Hoya HD Nano) ($500)

- Visible Dust EZ Sensor Cleaning Kit PLUS + LensPen DSLR Pro Kit + blower/microfiber ($100)

- Rain cover for camera + rain cover for backpack ($70)

- Lens hoods, extra memory card wallet, small tool kit ($150)

Extras

- Premium lens prime (e.g., Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 WR) ($699)

- Travel monopod (backup to tripod) ($200)

- Insert camera cubes/modular protection for backpack ($150)

- Insurance or extended warranty for bodies/lenses ($400)

- Apple iPad Pro 13-inch ($1299)

- Apple Pencil ($129)

- Editing Subscription ($240/year) 

Total: $15,832