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Which kit created visual storytelling history? You decide. Voting for the Class of 2022 is open until 5 August 2022. Cast your vote now.
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The gold standard of photo and video kit, Classics have stood the test of time for pros and amateurs alike. | | |
| | When it comes to crop-sensor mirrorless cameras, the Fujifilm X-T2 is surely one of the greatest ever made. Its all-metal body is adorned with intuitive controls that can help any photographer make the most of any scene or subject. This camera looks, feels and acts like an instant Classic. | | | | | |
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| | This DSLR heavyweight means business. For photography professionals on all-day shoots, the flagship Nikon D3 just keeps going and going. Every time you hear that mirror slap, you just know you have that shot in the bag. A traditional full-frame, full-fat DSLR. | | | | | |
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Game Changers disrupted the fields of photography and videography by ushering in new technology, expanding product capabilities, or making quality more accessible. | | |
| | A true cine shooter in your pocket. Released in 2018, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K had videographers and filmmakers around the world very excited indeed. The ability to shoot 4K video in such a compact package, while taking advantage of Micro Four Thirds alliance lenses, really did open up so many creative possibilities. | | | | | |
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| | Has it really been five years already? We all remember the introduction of the awe-inspiring Sony A9. Perhaps the first full-frame mirrorless camera to truly rival pro-level DSLRs, the A9 amazed professional wedding, sports and event photographers everywhere. | | | | | |
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The workhorses of kit, Road Tested nominees is the tried-and-true kit you reach for when you absolutely have to get the shot.
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| | Canon’s first-ever full-frame mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R, is a reliable alternative for DSLR users who would rather not jump ship to Sony, Fujifilm or Panasonic. Plus, you have access to Canon’s formidable R-mount lenses and—via an adaptor—their legendary EF lenses too. | | | | | |
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| | In recent years, the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM has established itself as one of the very best zoom lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Featuring a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout its zoom range, this G-Master lens is sharp as a tack and is now an industry standard for both photo and video. | | | | | |
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Leading the way we look at photography and videography, Trendsetters are beloved for their style as well as the way they shoot.
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| | Any street photographer would like a Leica. Especially the Leica Q2. Safe within its weather-sealed body, the full-frame sensor flourishes with the fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux lens and super-fast autofocus. When you’re seeking to capture candid moments or fleeting encounters, time is of the essence—and this camera fights for every millisecond for you. The deluxe future of street photography. | | | | | |
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| | The Sony A7R IV, on its release in 2019, had the highest-ever resolution of any full-frame camera. Even today, this camera still sits at the summit with its sensational 61-megapixel sensor. For blowing up images or cropping into them, the A7R IV really raised the bar for full-frame photography. | | | | | |
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The crème de la crème of photo kit, Iconic cameras are the ones you idolise. | | |
| | With a sleek body design that still retains the distinctive hallmarks of a traditional medium-format camera, the Hasselblad X1D-50C truly is an instant icon. Considering its size and weight, the image quality is seemingly impossible—but it has made so many medium-format photographers’ creative dreams come true. This camera really does feel like magic. | | | | | |
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| | Kicking off the X100 series a decade ago, the original Fujifilm X100 married the look of visually-pleasing analogue SLRs to the nascent mirrorless technology of its time. And what a result. Still adored by street photographers today, this carry-anywhere camera is a joy to handle and use. Magnificent. | | | | | |
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