Merrill College-Photojournalism

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Build A Kit - Davis

The type of photographer I want to be is a wedding photographer! I think that would be so fun to make people's special events look as special as they truly are!

Camera bodies:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1629272-REG/canon_eos_rp.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A514&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5oiMBhDtARIsAJi0qk1FesV-yN8Q_AIgHFAS6nifWQLoLn5370QFthKvOVWhHhWr6tOB2OIaAi0AEALw_wcB

Price: $ 1,299

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07524LHMT?tag=vines-weddings-22&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

Price: $3, 570

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1119027-REG/canon_0582c002_eos_5ds_r_dslr.html

Price: $1,499

Lenses:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1274709-REG/canon_ef_24_105mm_f_4l_is.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A514&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5oiMBhDtARIsAJi0qk02RQfcjL4tcThoRBjZsrsz1OQ7wonPXRSEVRLvOYTULH7Izw7QPxkaAhsiEALw_wcB

Price: $1,099

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1378556-REG/sony_fe_70_200mm_f_2_8_gm.html/i

Price: $2,326

Tripod:

https://prompterpeople.com/affordable-fluid-head-heavy-duty-tripod-30lb/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5oiMBhDtARIsAJi0qk1xnCKDHbM442g95iOo0VROECmHF7s7gNwTbuxTbKAcO0jruD2YbJIaAg7lEALw_wcB

Price: $399

Monopod:

https://www.adorama.com/bgmpmxproc4.html

Price: $229

Photo Backpack:

https://www.nomatic.com/products/camera-pack?variant=31620859756616&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&g_network=u&g_productchannel=online&g_adid=474532152650&g_keyword=&g_campaign=Shopping%3A+Bags+%26+Bag+Bundles&g_keywordid=pla-296303633664&g_adtype=&g_ifcreative=&g_acctid=929-522-1120&g_adgroupid=112643768355&g_productid=shopify_US_4445233807432_31620859756616&g_merchantid=107427761&g_partition=296303633664&g_campaignid=11431122870&g_ifproduct=product&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5oiMBhDtARIsAJi0qk3xdodD8hqIWiUeIHy1nd4mOHrd5rqB2e3m_5Tkj775Ra3tpU2xdQwaAo7XEALw_wcB

Price: $400

Carrying Case:

https://www.amazon.com/Think-Tank-International-Attached-Additional/dp/B01JPEVJII?&linkCode=ll1&tag=mycamkit-20&linkId=2a05cf3fd5989514fe991052eee969b7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Price: $400

Memory Cards:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1617741-REG/sandisk_sdsdxdk_128g_ancin_128gb_extreme_pro_uhs_ii.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A5451&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5oiMBhDtARIsAJi0qk3N4yKXOYSiBZqCXKDIqRRS1Ug-544NYIXdNSjI7Me9dh9HDurpxV0aAtLOEALw_wcB

Price: $492 (for three)

External Hardrive:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1532285-REG/wd_wdbwlg0120hbk_nesn_12tb_elements_desktop_hd.html

Price: $250

Total Price: $11,963

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Build a kit, Hyun Lee

1. Cannon EOS R5 mirrorless digital camera, body only- $3,899.00

2. Canon LP-E6NH Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 2130mAh)- $79.99

3. Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens1- $99.99

4. Chiaro Pro 43mm 99-UVBTS Brass UV Filter- $27.95

5. Canon ES-65B Lens Hood- $40.00

6. Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens- $2,399.00

7. Canon EW-88E Lens Hood- $59.95

8. Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens- $2,799.00

9. Canon ET-83FW III Lens Hood- $79.95

10. B+W 82mm XS-Pro UV Haze MRC-Nano 010M Filter(X2)- $155.90

11. Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT499.99bhphotovideoPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Digital Camera (Black)- $797.90

12. Panasonic DMW-BLG10 Li-ion Battery- $44.95

13. Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod with C-10S ball head- $210.90

14. ProGrade Digital 128GB UHS-II SDXC Memory Card (2-Pack)- $105.99 x 2

15. Manfrotto Advanced II FAST Backpack (Black)- $149.88

16. Think Tank Photo Emergency Rain Cover (Medium)- $39.75

17. Sensei DOC-CK Deluxe Optics Care and Cleaning Kit- $24.95

18. Ruggard EDC-50L Electronic Dry Cabinet (50L)- $199.95

19. Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone- $149.00

20. Sony UHS-II SD Memory Card Reader- $26.65

Total: $11,990.73

(All from Bhphotovideo.com)

Build A Kit, Ulrich

The type of photographer I want to be is to take close-up photos of food for a food blog.

I have also had a passion for cooking and baking and so combining photography with a food blog

is something I am very interested in.

In my photography kit I would include:

Glide Gear OH 75 Overhead Portable Pole Rig$159.00

I chose to purchase this overhead portable pole rig because I can attach my camera to it and get a shot perfectly from the top of what I am shooting. This is a great asset for food photography because I can easily shoot meals from a “looking down” perspective.

Nikon Z 7II Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) $2,996.95

This camera body is good because it has a good manual focus and can capture fine detail. The mirrorless camera lens has a high resolution.
Plus 4 year Allstate Complete Drops and Spills: $191.99

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera (Body Only) $2,699.00

This camera body is good for food photography because it has a unique still photography option and can handle up to 7 frames per second and has a variety of different lighting options.
4 year protection plan $289.99

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 Lens $396.95

This lens was recommended for the Canon EOS 5D mark DSLR camera. It has good drainage and a standard compact zoom covering a wide-angle lens.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens: $596.95

A 50 mm lens is recommended for food photographers because it has a great focal length. This lens is used for overhead images and also allows for more light which can help capture detail when taking a picture of food.
4-year protection plan for Drops and Spills: $119.99

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens $1,299.00

Another type of lens recommended was a 100mm Macro lens. These lenses are great for food photography because it is designed for close-up shooting. This lens offers minimal shake and maximum magnification.
4-year protection plan $155.99

Apple 11" iPad Pro M1 Chip (Mid 2021, 256GB, Wi-Fi Only, Space Gray) $899.00

I chose to buy an Ipad because I think it would be a good necessity to have next to my mac book. Since my computer isn’t a touch screen, I think having something that is a touch screen would be very beneficial to create a blog
Apple Care 2 year protection plan $129.00

Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) $129.00
Angler Bi-Color LED Ring Light Kit with Stand (18") $169.00
Oben ACM-2400 4-Section Aluminum Monopod $59.95
Canon BG-E20 Battery Grip for EOS 5D Mark IV $299.99
62mm Quick Clip Lens Hood: $14.95
SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card 2 @ $60.49 each= $120.98
Ruggard Outrigger 65 DSLR Backpack (Black) : $49.95
Nikon EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery: $72.95
Watson LP-E6NH Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 2250mAh) $59.00
Ruggard Neoprene Protective Pouch for Memory Cards: $9.95
Sensei Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth (Gray) $4.99

Total: $10,924.52

Monday, November 1, 2021

Build A Kit- Matthews

Camera Body 1 and Lens 1:

OLYMPUS OM-D E-M5 Mark III Black Body with Black M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO Lens Kit= $1399

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Camera Body 2:

Nikon D850 FX-Format Digital SLR Camera Body= $2,996.92

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Lens 2:

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens= $2,346.95

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Memory Cards:

SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXY-256G-GN4IN= $57.97 (2x)= $115.94

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Tripod:

KINGJOY 60” Camera Tripod with Carry Bag, Lightweight Travel Aluminum Professional Tripod Stand (5kg/11lb Load) for Canon Nikon Sony DSLR SLR Cameras= $38.99

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Photo Backpack:

CADeN Camera Backpack Bag Professional for DSLR/SLR Mirrorless Camera Waterproof, Camera Case Compatible for Sony Canon Nikon Camera and Lens Tripod Accessories Gray= $35.99

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Camera Case for Olympus:
MegaGear Ever Ready Leather Camera Case Compatible with Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II 40-150mm= $29.99

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SD Card Case:

$7.99

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Olympus Battery and Charger= $16.99

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Nikon D850 Charger and battery= $34.99

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Travel Adapter= $11.99

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Microfiber cleaning cloth= $4.49

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External Hard Drive= $59.99

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Apple Macbook Air= $1249

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Olympus LED light= $65.63

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GoPro bundle kit= $449.98

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GoPro light= $49.99

Total= $8914.82

Build a Kit - Rothenberg

Camera Bodies:

https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/eos-r5-rf24-105mm-f4-l-is-usm-lens-kit?utm_source=google&utm_medium=Product_Search&utm_campaign=Google_Product_Feed&cm_mmc=GA-_-eos_r5_rf24_105mm_f4_l_is_usm_lens_kit-_-G_Canon_Product+Listing+Ads-_-48596&gclid=CjwKCAjwoP6LBhBlEiwAvCcthItkxEVe0EEzux-zW9TM5tIiisrHSzElG-2DZxC3Mg92UQvIMtMcBhoCg48QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-eos-5d-mark-iv-dslr-camera-body-only-black/5578523.p?skuId=5578523

Lenses:

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-28mm-Wide-Angle-Lens/dp/B0076BNKU8

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-200mm-Telephoto-Fixed-Cameras/dp/B000053HBB

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-ef-70-200mm-f-2-8l-is-iii-usm-optical-telephoto-zoom-lens-for-dslrs/6258156.p?skuId=6258156&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=1092&ref=212&loc=1&ds_rl=1268655&gclid=CjwKCAjwoP6LBhBlEiwAvCcthGg57FT28FQmqESobElxLACd7fYZ-6YinXlVSH2VH0US618dId_GthoCGRMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Photo Backpack:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1431289-REG/lowepro_lp37177_protactic_bp_450_aw.html

Tripod:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/manfrotto-290-tripod-with-fluid-video-head-black/5802915.p?skuId=5802915&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=1092&ref=212&loc=1&ds_rl=1268655&gclid=CjwKCAjwoP6LBhBlEiwAvCcthAXCJ2WlTzHSHx8o3S_KAWmp_AZeWxrGQZR5MPK1dcwc9CHC8qADgxoCrBAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Memory Cards:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk-extreme-pro-128gb-sdxc-uhs-i-memory-card/6293605.p?skuId=6293605&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=2508&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwoP6LBhBlEiwAvCcthOL7ykoJHoKIw4X1NkRM9xKGguOE2D-4dQc3TZxhDQLLwpl-Ye2EiRoCyskQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk-extreme-pro-256gb-sdxc-uhs-i-memory-card/6293633.p?skuId=6293633&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwoP6LBhBlEiwAvCcthF1yyMHv9AFImSaPkVWQq5_WT_BOXv9fbvCIsFkFzKD6B1vo2E5yThoCm7UQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk-extreme-pro-512gb-sdxc-uhs-i-memory-card/6293632.p?skuId=6293632&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwoP6LBhBlEiwAvCcthLq_NLzjCqZSx2Y-vRoehAtHHlksWpf1oXp5zn7xZO4JUDx8qVtIohoCZScQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Build a Kit, Thompson

I think that portrait photojournalism is very interesting, so I'm building my kit with that in mind.

Camera bodies (2 minimum):

Sony Alpha a7 Mirrorless Digital Camera

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1667800-REG/sony_ilce_7m4_b_alpha_a7_iv_mirrorless.html/overview
$2,498
this camera has strong stills and high resolution, which I think is important for capturing photos of people

Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1453768-REG/sony_ilce_6400_b_alpha_a6400_mirrorless_digital.html
$898
this camera has advanced eye tracking, which would be helpful when photographing people

Lenses (2 minimum):

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1369132-REG/sigma_402965_16mm_f_1_4_dc_dn.html
$399
good in conditions of low lighting, which might be useful
goos with clarity and sharpness, which I think is necessary for portraits

Canin EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1143786-REG/canon_0570c002_ef_50mm_f_1_8_stm.html
$125
prime lens, so very lightweight
good for isolating subject matter

Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Lens

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1613424-REG/sony_fe35f14gm_fe_35mm_f_1_4_gm.html
$1,398
speedy, relatively compact

Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Lens

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/810414-USA/Nikon_2200_40_mm_f_2_8G_AF_S.html
$276
good for close ups and details

Tripods:

Peak Design Aluminum Travel Tripod

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1495135-REG/peak_design_tt_cb_5_150_al_1_aluminum_travel_tripod.html/overview
$350
lightweight and easy to travel with

Oben CTT-1000 Carbon Fiber Tabletop Tripod

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1431254-REG/oben_ctt_1000_carbon_fiber_tabletop.html
$99
good if you need a smaller setup

Backback:

Lowepro Fastpack Pro BP 250 AW III (Gray)

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1547750REG/lowepro_lp37331_fastpack_pro_bp_250.html
$145
can fit my laptop and tripod
includes a rain cover
can hold 4-5 lenses, and mirrorless camera

Memory Cards:

Sony 160GB CFexpress Type A TOUGH Memory Card

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1578712-REG/sony_160gb_cfexpress_type_a.html
$398
this memory card can withstand lots of different temperatures, UV light, and x-rays, as well as 15 foot drops, so it is the perfect memory card for any situation and environment

SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory card

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1431034-REG/sandisk_sdsdxxy_128g_ancin_extremepro_sdxc_128gb_card.html
$30 each, will get 4 ($120 total)

Lights:

Godox Ring72 Macro LED Ring Light

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1646208-REG/godox_ring72_macro_led_ring.html
$75

Bolt VB-22 Bare-Bulb Flash Kit

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081644-REG/bolt_vb_22_bare_bulb_flash_with.html
$410

Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/734997-USA/Nikon_4808_SB_700_Speedlight_Shoe_Mount.html
$327

Other Equipment:

iPhone 13

https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-13/6.1-inch-display-512gb-midnight-unlocked
$1,130
nice to have because will always have on me in case I need to take a photo
lots of storage

MacBook Air

https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-air/space-gray-apple-m1-chip-with-8-core-cpu-and-8-core-gpu-512gb#
$1,250
easy and light to carry around (can fit into backpack)
accessible and easy to edit photos on from wherever

Insurance

couldn't find anything specific, but googled that it averages to be about $500 annually

SanDisk 256GB Extreme Pro USB 3.2 Gen 1 Solid State Flash Drive

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1308254REG/sandisk_sdcz880_256g_a46_extreme_pro_solid_state.html
$50 each, I'll buy 4 ($200 total)

Portrait Studio necessities

Impact Photo Portrait Studio Kit

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1181961-REG/impact_photo_portrait_studio_kit.html
$160
nice to have in case I want to take more professional portraits