BUYING GUIDE / getting started
Build your first camera kit around the photos you want to make
A practical first-camera checklist covering your body, lens, memory card, battery, and the accessories worth buying later.
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Good gear.
Better decisions.
Cameras, lenses, and the little things that make a big difference. Practical buying guides to help you build a kit that works for you.
Clear comparisonsCompatibility firstUseful, honest advice
THE ESSENTIALS / FIELD NOTESCGS—001
THE RIGHT KIT IS THE ONE YOU'LL USE.
THE SONY TRAVEL KIT / 6 MODELS
The camera is just the start.
Compare Sony cameras side by side, with matched travel tripods, bags and memory cards for each kit.
FIND YOUR FOCUS
What’s going in your camera bag?
THE SCOUT NOTES
Start with a little know-how.
BUYING GUIDE / memory cards
SD card speed labels explained for camera buyers
Learn the difference between card format, bus interface, video speed class, and capacity so you can match an SD card to your camera.
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BUYING GUIDE / travel
A travel tripod checklist that starts with your bag
Compare packed size, working height, head type, and mounting compatibility before choosing a travel tripod for your camera.
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Useful advice starts
with the right questions.
What do you shoot? What already fits your camera? What will you actually carry? We start there, explain the trade-offs, and point you toward the details worth checking.
How we approach gear