With so many options to choose from, these are our picks to get your photography career started!
Car spotting has quickly transformed from a hobby into a full-time career for most passionate car enthusiasts, making dreams become a reality for those fueled by anything automotive. Listening to the success stories of influencers like Doug Demuro, Shmee150, and The Stradman, it all began with a camera and the drive to capture some of the world’s most exclusive supercars and hypercars out in the wild.
With plenty of opportunities for aspiring car photographers to create a lifelong career, we’ve dedicated this list to compiling the 10 best digital cameras that help to capture that perfect car shot. From digital still cameras to pocket-sized cameras for on-the-go scenarios, this list offers a setup for everyone, no matter your experience level behind the lens. Pick up one of these high-quality cameras and book your next car event to kick off your start to the life of an automotive photographer. Shop all of the digital cameras featured in this week’s gear special by clicking on the links below for more information.
Sony a7 II Mirrorless Camera
Comprising the essentials needed to begin shooting, the Sony a7 II Mirrorless Camera with 28-70mm Lens and Accessories Kit from B&H bundles the full-frame mirrorless body and standard zoom lens with a memory card, spare battery, UV filter, and a protective camera bag.
Price: $998
Leica SOFORT 2 Instant Camera
Bringing modernity and style to instant photography, the SOFORT 2 Instant Camera from Leica offers a fun and creative way to capture memories. This hybrid camera features a 2.4mm f/2 lens and a 1/5″ CMOS sensor that can capture 4.9MP photos which you can store on a microSD card.
Price: $389
Nikon D5600 DSLR Camera
Compact, capable, and connected, the Nikon D5600 is a sleek DSLR that blends multimedia imaging capabilities with versatile wireless technology.
Price: $639.95
Canon EOS Rebel T7 EF-S
Up your photography game with the EOS Rebel T7. Perfect for beginners, this camera bundle offers the essential tools you need to take your SLR skills to new heights — all in one convenient package.
Price: $429.99
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
This compact mirrorless camera is light, easy to carry, and frees you to do your best shooting all while capturing bright, sharp stills and video. Capture fast moving action and split-second scenes with sequential shooting that reels off an incredible 15 frames per second.
Price: $699.99
GoPro HERO11 Black
Get incredible highlight videos sent to your phone automatically with the HERO11 Black. Its new, larger image sensor captures more of the scene with higher image quality, letting you instantly share vertical shots to social media.
Price: $349.98
DJI Pocket 2
Pocket-sized and extremely portable, DJI Pocket 2 is a tiny camera that lets you single-handedly record memorable moments. Equipped to stabilize movement and take sharp photos and smooth videos, Pocket 2 gives you the freedom to create magic at hand.
Price: $309
FUJIFILM X-T30 II Mirrorless Camera
Offering powerful stills and video features, coupled with a compact, functional design, the FUJIFILM X-T30 II is a versatile mirrorless camera distinguished by advanced stills and video recording along with sleek and intuitive handling characteristics.
Price: $899
Panasonic Lumix G95 Hybrid Mirrorless Camera
This Panasonic Lumix G95 Hybrid Mirrorless Camera with 12-60mm Lens with Accessory Kit from B&H begins with the dynamic 20.3-megapixel G95 mirrorless camera and 12-60mm lens set, then adds a convenient shoulder bag and an SDXC memory card.
Price: $697.99
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
The PowerShot G7 X Mark III is video creator ready, capable of using Live Streaming* services directly to YouTube™, and a range of options for social media. 4K support and Vertical Video** features let you make videos in stunning quality with a dynamic angle.
Price: $699.99