Build a Kit, Tichy

 Build your camera kit: Street photography:

I want to pursue street photography because it captures real, unfiltered moments of everyday life unfolding in public spaces. The gear in this kit is built specifically to support that fast, reactive style of shooting. Using two Canon bodies, the EOS R6 Mark II and the lightweight R8, ensures I can switch quickly between setups and always have a reliable backup, especially in low-light or fast-moving environments. The RF 35mm covers wide, general scenes; the RF 50mm f/1.2 is good for low-light and shallow depth-of-field photography; and the RF 85mm is used for portraits or more distant candid moments. A compact carbon-fiber tripod and versatile camera bags make it easy to stay mobile. At the same time, high-capacity memory cards, extra batteries, filters, and chargers ensure I never miss a moment. Additional tools like an iPad, MacBook Air, Adobe subscription, portable hard drive, and even comfortable shoes support the full workflow. This covers long days of shooting to fast on-the-go editing, making this setup ideal for developing strong, consistent street photography.

• 2 camera bodies by the same company

• Canon EOS R6 Mark II (good as a backup - low light/fast) - $2,100

• Canon EOS R8 (lightweight/more compact) - $1,400

• 2 lenses

• Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens (general wide lens) - $500

• Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens (excels in difficult lighting conditions) - $2,600

• Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM Lens (good for portraits) - $3100

• Tripod

• Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod (lightweight/compact) - $600

• Carrying case

• Think Tank Photo Mirrorless Mover 30 Shoulder Bag (for quick access) - $80

• Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L (compact travel bag) - $280

• memory cards

• SanDisk 512GB Extreme PRO CFexpress Card Type B with CFexpress Type B Card Reader (comes with card reader/records raw 4k) - $215

• SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC Memory Card (Continuous shutter bursts/cinema quality) - $240 

• Extra:

• Extra memory cards (SanDisk 128GB) - $90x5= $450

• Adobe subscription - $240

• Ipad - $350

• Camera insurance - Canon EOS R6 Mark II (4-Year Plan)- $250

• Camera insurance - Canon EOS R8 (4-Year Plan) - $220

• Lens filter - Canon 52mm Circular Polarizing Filter (for the RF 35mm)- $130

• Lens filter - Canon 77mm Protector Filter (for RF 50mm) - $85

• Extra batteries - Canon LP-E6P Lithium-Ion Battery $80x4= $320

• Extra chargers - Canon LC-E6 Charger for LP-E6/LP-EL/LP-E6NH Battery Packs $70x2 = $140

• Iphone - $1200

• Camera strap $80x2 = $160

• Comfortable shoes for walking around - $170

• Apple 15" MacBook Air (M4) - $1600

• Portable hard drive - $160

TOTAL: $16,590