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Photography Kit (Canon – Manual Shooter Build)

Budget: $15,000

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Camera Bodies (2)

• Canon EOS R6 Mark II — Full-frame mirrorless, excellent manual controls, strong low-light performance
  Price: $2,500 × 2 = $5,000

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Lenses -

• Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM — Versatile zoom, sharp, professional standard
  Price: $2,300

• Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM — Prime lens for manual-style shooting, depth, and detail
  Price: $500

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Support

• Manfrotto Befree Advanced Tripod — Lightweight but reliable
  Price: $200

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Storage

• SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC 128GB (×5) — Fast, dependable cards
  Price: $250

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Carrying System

• BAGSMART Camera Backpack, DSLR SLR Waterproof Camera Bag, Anti-Theft Photography Backpack with 15 Inch Laptop Compartment, Tripod Holder & Rain Cover, Black

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Manual Shooter Accessories

Power

• Canon LP-E6NH Battery (×3 extra)
  Price: ~$240

• Canon LC-E6 Charger
  Price: ~$100

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Light Control 

• Tiffen Variable ND Filter — Control exposure in bright conditions

• Tiffen Circular Polarizer Filter — Reduce glare, improve contrast

Price: ~$150 total

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Flash

• Godox V1 Flash for Canon — Reliable, great for off/on-camera manual lighting
  Price: $260

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Grip + Handling

• Canon Tripod Grip HG-100TBR — Stability + remote shooting control
  Price: $100

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Cleaning Kit

• Rocket blower

• Microfiber cloths

• Sensor cleaning kit
  Price: ~$50

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Add-ons

• External SSD (on-the-go backup)

• Light meter (for full manual exposure workflow)

• Crossbody camera strap (quick access shooting)

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Total $ = $9,450 – $10,000