Stop Overpaying for Camera Gear (Buy This Instead)

Looking for the best camera gear under $2,000 that's actually worth it? No hype - just honest picks from a working photographer who uses this gear every day. We're breaking it down by brand (Sony, Canon, Nikon) - cameras first, then lenses, then the budget accessories that quietly make your shooting life way easier. What you'll learn: - Why the Sony A7IV still beats its price point in 2025 - The Canon R6 Mark II's biggest real-world advantage - Nikon Z6 II: the quietly excellent full-frame option - Two 24-70mm lens options that cover almost everything - Budget accessories (bags, cards, batteries, lights) that actually hold up You don't need the most expensive gear to do great work. You need to spend smart — and then let your tools get out of the way. Chapters: 00:00 – Why we're talking about this 00:43 – Sony A7IV: the smart pick 01:53 – Sony lenses (24-50 f/2.8 G vs Sigma 24-70) 02:54 – Canon R6 Mark II: the all-rounder 04:03 – Canon RF 24-105 f/4: the fan favourite 04:43 – Nikon Z6 II: quiet confidence 05:36 – Sigma 24-70 for Nikon Z 06:03 – Camera bags (PGYTECH & Ulanzi) 07:34 – Memory cards (Lexar) 08:24 – Batteries (Viltrox) 09:25 – Lighting (Godox / Flashpoint) 10:03 – Final thoughts New to Aftershoot? Get your time back with automated culling and editing today: https://aftershoot.co/StopOverpaying Join our Facebook Community to get useful tips and insights: https://aftershoot.co/facebook Blog: https://aftershoot.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftershootco/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aftershootco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aftershootco