THE BEST CAMERA IS THE ONE YOU HAVE.

TOOLS

but in case you want more…

Recommended tools

Main wire (9 gauge)
Thinner Wire (15 gauge)
floral wire (used for webs and capes)

Beginner setup

For your FIRST CAMERA, plan on more than $500 unless it’s a good deal on a used one.
Canon R50 (mirrorless) with kit lens
Canon M50 Mark II with kit lens
Canon 50mm 1.8 RF (great cheap upgrade from kit lens)

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My current equipment

Cameras & Lenses

Primary Camera: Canon R6
Backup Camera: Canon R
Favorite Lens for photos: Canon 100mm Macro
Favorite All-Around Lens: Canon RF 24-70mm
Main Lens for Videos/Vlogs: Canon RF 15-35mm

Lights

Favorite Light for Toy Photos: Aputure MC
Other Light #1: Ulanzi
Other Light #2: Ulanzi
Giant Light (mainly for video): Aputure 120d ii
Other Giant Light: Aputure

Tripods/stands

Tripod (filming): tripod
Tripod (photos, used inverted): tripod