You Don’t Need Expensive Pro Gear for Pro Like Results

This is a repost of a great article by Marc at Open Source Photography…

The truth behind pro gear, ambassadors, and the “full frame hype” It All Starts With a Simple Question… I was watching a well-known Canadian wildlife photographer on YouTube, Simon d’Entremont, lug around his massive Canon 500mm f/4 and full-frame body in the forest. Impressive, for sure – but it got me thinking:How do professional photographers […]

You Don’t Need Expensive Pro Gear for Pro Like Results

Published by Mark G Adams

Working photographer, specialising in Weddings/events/portraits. I also take out groups of photograhers for various types of photowalks including wildlife, street and architectural photography. All information and knowledge shared on the website has been written as accurately as possible based on decades of experience. Reviews and advice is given only after I have mastered whatever it is I'm sharing.

2 thoughts on “You Don’t Need Expensive Pro Gear for Pro Like Results”

  1. Great perspective! I totally agree about gear weight and practicality – my Canon G1X (‘almost APS-C’) has been the perfect bike companion, offering the best balance of quality and portability without resorting to phone-sized sensors. That said, for my landscape and wildlife work, I still find full frame’s tonal range and file flexibility unmatched – it’s a noticeable step up from the various smaller Nikons I’ve used over the years. Ultimately though, you’re absolutely right that the best camera is the one you’ll actually use!

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