A beginner's guide to laptops for photographers

Brent Hall November 8, 2024
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Join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/HalloftheWild Join me on a workshop: https://www.hallofthewildstudios.com/ INSTAGRAM: (@hall.of.the.wild) https://www.instagram.com/hall.of.the.wild Presets: https://www.hallofthewildstudios.com/store My laptops: The Samsung book 360: https://amzn.to/40VXUrh The Asus Zephyrus G16: https://amzn.to/4hPtYmC The Asus Strix: https://amzn.to/4hPtYmC Budget creator laptops to consider: Asus vivobook pro: https://amzn.to/40VXUrh Dell XPS 13: https://amzn.to/3YW76dt Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro: https://amzn.to/4fephB1 Hp Spectre x360 14: https://amzn.to/3YxchiA Proper editing powerhouses: Asus ProArt Studiobook: https://amzn.to/48DgRAJ Asus Strix Scar: https://amzn.to/3NWy1Qa Lenovo Legion Pro: https://amzn.to/4fEyLVQ Cameras Main Camera: (B&H): https://bhpho.to/4oluFGe (Amazon) https://amzn.to/4rgYLND My Filming Camera: https://bhpho.to/43XGZVU BEST All Around Camera: (BH) https://bhpho.to/3MrU2bW (Amazon) https://amzn.to/44hXX1c Favorite memory card: https://bhpho.to/4oYltIU Best Pro Card Reader: https://amzn.to/3KmrRKZ My M4/3 wildlife kit: Body: (B&H): https://bhpho.to/44pEV9a (Amazon) https://amzn.to/4ihDHmd Birding Lens: https://explore.omsystem.com/m-zuiko-ed-100-400mm-f5-0-6-3-is-ii?olycmp=aff-1040ii_feb25-affiliate-brent_hall-yt_link-1040ii (B&H): https://bhpho.to/3Knt7gZ My fav m43 lens: https://explore.omsystem.com/m-zuiko-ed-50-200mm-f2-8-is-pro-white?olycmp=aff-5020_opr_sep25-influencer-Brent_Hall-link-5020_tpdp (B&H): https://bhpho.to/3KqaLfi Lenses Favorite Wide Lens: (B&H): https://bhpho.to/48DJcZ2 (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3y7CxUA Favorite All Around Lens: (B&H): https://bhpho.to/49Jmwrt (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3y3rdc3 Favorite Telephoto Lens: (also, my favorite lens overall): (B&H): https://bhpho.to/48mPRWv (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3dWLI38 Favorite landscape Telephoto: (B&H): https://bhpho.to/4orb73f (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3XIvXAa Best Budget Telephoto Lens: (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3Xm1bx0 (Amazon) https://amzn.to/4pqHznh Favorite affordable fast prime: (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3LVURd9 (Amazon) https://amzn.to/43J2x8z Tripods Favorite Overall Tripod: http://bit.ly/3EWSMqQ (Use brent5 at checkout for discount) Fancy Light Travel Tripod: https://www.ulanzi.com/collections/travel-tripods/products/ulanzi-f38-quick-release-travel-tripod-3131?aff=637 5-in-1 tripod: https://freewellgear.com/products/camera-tripod?sca_ref=9477109.p9nW3QI3OiYkz5 (multi10 for discount) (B&H): https://bhpho.to/48qVgvF My Favorite Monopod: https://www.ifootagegear.com/?ref=dpytmuqx (B&H): https://bhpho.to/4ahlEdQ L Bracket: https://www.promediagear.com/?aff=53 Bags My Main Bag: https://shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/oeWEvW (HALL10 for discount) Smaller Camera Bag: https://shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/b3xN0b (HALL10 for discount) Perfect small Day Bag: https://shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/DKGL52 (HALL10 for discount) Favorite camera strap: https://bhpho.to/44nlYnC Camera clip (for backpacks): (B&H) https://bhpho.to/4ptCZ7I (Amazon) https://amzn.to/3T7Wsgd Mics Main Mic: (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3KiZCg8 (Amazon) https://amzn.to/4k55g1u Filters Best All-in-one VND/CPL Filter: https://freewellgear.com/products/variable-nd-filter?sca_ref=9477109.p9nW3QI3OiYkz5 (LOCK10 for discount) (B&H) https://bhpho.to/3M4AL0b Lights Favorite RGB Light Panel: (B&H) https://bhpho.to/4peLeov (Amazon) https://amzn.to/4rhTxkI Studio LED Lighting Kit: (B&H) https://bhpho.to/43SDS1m (Amazon) https://amzn.to/43Qb6P0 Mini RGB Light Tube: https://amzn.to/48waj8n My Star Tracker: (B&H) https://bhpho.to/48pYm2V (Amazon) https://amzn.to/3M04h39 Smart Telescope for astro: https://bhpho.to/4ooAOkW Best dual battery charger: https://amzn.to/3JOXTze My Rooftop tent: https://alnk.to/hDqq4Op Follow me on social media! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hallofthewild Website: http://www.hallofthewildstudios.com (Workshops, presets, & more)

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