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Recommended Cameras & Optics

Below are links to binoculars, cameras, scopes, and other birding gear I personally own and use daily!

– Binoculars –

Amazon.com: Zeiss Terra ED 10×42 Binoculars, Black

Amazon.com: Bushnell H2O Roof Prism Binoculars

– Scopes –

(Entry Level) Amazon.com: Celestron – TrailSeeker 65mm Angled Spotting Scope – Fully Multi-coated XLT Optics – 16-48x Zoom Eyepiece – Waterproof & Fogproof – Rubber Armored

(Mid Level) Amazon.com: Vortex Optics Razor HD Spotting Scopes 27-60×85 – Angled

(High End) Amazon.com: Kowa 88mm Prominar Pure Fluorite Spotting Scope (Angled) & TE-11WZ WA Zoom Eyepiece

– Cameras –

Amazon.com: Nikon Z 9 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body

Amazon.com: Nikon Z7 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body w/ NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

Amazon.com: Nikon D850 FX-Format Digital SLR Camera Body

– Lenses –

Amazon.com: NIKON Mount Adapter FTZ for Adapting F-Mount Lenses to Nikon Z Mirrorless

Amazon.com: Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

Amazon.com: Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR Fixed Zoom Digital Slr Camera Lens, Black

Amazon.com: Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens

– Camera Batteries –

(For Nikon Z9 ONLY) Amazon.com: Nikon EN-EL18d Battery

(For Nikon Z7 & D850) Amazon.com: Nikon EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for Compatible Nikon DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras (Genuine Nikon Accessory)

– Memory Storage –

Amazon.com: SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO CFexpress Card Type B – SDCFE-128G-GN4NN

Amazon.com: SAMSUNG T7 1TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen2, Gaming, Students & Professionals, External Solid State Drive (MU-PC1T0H/AM), Blue

Amazon.com: SAMSUNG T5 Portable SSD 1TB – Up to 540MB/s – USB 3.1 External Solid State Drive, Black (MU-PA1T0B/AM)

– Camera Accessories –

Amazon.com: OP/TECH USA Pro Loop Strap

Amazon.com: Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap Black (SLL-BK-3)

Amazon.com: PEAK Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap

Amazon.com: KIMILAR Compatible with Nikon Z6 Z7 Screen Protector, 3 Pack Tempered Glass Screen Protector Protective Film Cover with HD Optical Glass Compatible with Nikon Z6 Z7 Camera(Anti-scratch/Crystal Clear)

– Monopods –

Amazon.com: SIRUI P-326 6 Section Carbon Fiber Monopod

– Tripods –

(Camera Tripod) Amazon.com: NEEWER 77 inch Camera Tripod Monopod for DSLR with 360° Panoramic Ball Head, 2 Axis Center Column, Arca Type QR Plate, Compact Aluminum Lightweight 18lb Max Load, Carry Bag Included

(Spotting Scope Tripod) Amazon.com: NEEWER 74″ Pro Video Tripod with Fluid Head, Heavy Duty Aluminum Tripod with 360° Pan&-70°/+90° Tilt Head Quick Release Plate and Mid-Level Spreader for DSLR Camera&Camcorder, Max Load:17.6lb/8Kg-GM88

– Speakers –

Amazon.com: JBL Clip 3, Black – Waterproof, Durable & Portable Bluetooth Speaker – Up to 10 Hours of Play – Includes Noise-Cancelling Speakerphone & Wireless Streaming

– Camera Bags –

Amazon.com: Lowepro LP37129, Flipside 400 AW II Camera Backpack, Camera Accessories, for DSLR, CSC, Mirrorless, 15 Inch Laptop, Tablet, Additional Lenses, Black

Amazon.com: ETRONIK Lunch Backpack for Women, 15.6 Inch Laptop Backpack with USB Port, Stylish School Backpack Teacher Nurse Work Bag with Insulated Cooler Lunch Box for Women Men/Girls/Business/Travel,Grey Blue

Amazon.com: Ape Case Cubeze (ACQB 37) Flexible Padded Storage Bag; Removable & Adjustable Padded Inserts; Drawstring Closure; Hi-Vis Yellow Interior; Exterior Pockets for Accessories; Yellow