The gear that each photographer uses can vary greatly depending on what it is they shoot. My aim for this post is to go through all the gear I use on a regular basis and the reasons as to why I use that gear.

What I Use.

To start us off, my main DSLR camera is a Nikon D5300. It is a small, compact DSLR and generally considered an entry level camera of its kind. It has a 24.1 MP sensor and the ISO ranges up to 12,800 as standard so is more than capable of getting the job done despite better cameras being available. The fact of the matter is, and this is me being as transparent as possible, cameras are expensive. So, I use my trusty Nikon the most. The lenses I own for this camera are an 18-55mm Nikon lens which came in a bundle with the camera and a 70-300mm sigma lens i bought second hand on Ebay.

The D5300 has served me well throughout my journey as a photographer, being used even for my final university project. Below are some example shots from a shoot in where the camera was used.

Another camera I use often is my Contax RTS II quartz. This is a 35mm film camera and allows me to have some versatility when I prefer to shoot on film for certain projects. The Contax is a great camera which produces high quality analog images and has served not only myself but also my grandad for decades, taking wedding photos for just about everyone in our local area. 

The lenses I own for the Contax are much more varied than the Nikon. I have a 50mm prime lens that is great for general shooting when out and about but I have some longer distance lenses too. One such lens is a 35-135mm and a 75-200mm for shots further away. Once again, below there are some shots taken on from the camera.

And there we have it. My list of gear is quite short in comparison to what others may own but for me it does the trick. Of course like most people, I am always looking to expand my arsenal but what I can take away from not having alot of gear is that gear does not determine how good your images are in an artistic sense. It is entirely possible to create great art without having to spend thousands on cameras and lenses to do the job. Of course you can improve picture quality but it is how you use the gear that determines the outcome of the images you create.