PHOTOGRAPHY ON A BUDGET
Photography week|February 08, 2024
10 creative ways to capture professional-quality pictures with basic photo kit
Words by: Dan Mold
PHOTOGRAPHY ON A BUDGET

With modern cameras often W costing upwards of a couple of thousand pounds or dollars, and many top-flight optics costing the same again, photography can often feel like a pursuit for the well-off. However, in this budget photography feature, we'll show you that this need not be the case.

While many expensive pieces of camera equipment will undoubtedly be worth the asking price for working professionals, where any edge over the competition is vital, this is not something the everyday amateur or enthusiast photographer should feel restricted by.

Casual shooters might be surprised by how capable even entry-level modern digital cameras are. Over the next few pages, we've assembled 10 projects that can be tackled using an entry-level DSLR or mirrorless camera with a kit lens or budget-friendly optics, such as a 'nifty fifty' 50mm f/1.8, which generally cost around £100/$100 rather than thousands.

You'll also learn how to get the most out of your current camera kit, how to shoot macro shots without the need to fork out for a pricey macro lens, take top bird portraits in your local area, and change up your portraits without having to break the bank balance.

1 SHARP SCENICS WITH A KIT LENS

These optics are often razor-sharp at middle apertures, making them a fantastic choice for stunning vistas

A kit lens is an optic that comes bundled with cameras that have interchangeable lenses, such as a DSLR or mirrorless model. A typical kit lens is an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, which most brands offer for bodies with a cropped APS-C sensor. The focal length of kit lenses will change depending on the sensor size; for example Panasonic offers a 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens for its Micro Four Thirds bodies.

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