Light & Composition · Gear Collection

Award‑Winning
Photography
Gear

Every camera, lens, and mobile device in this collection has been used by award‑winning photographers in real competition. Evaluated across 5 professional dimensions by the L&C jury panel.

Explore the Collection
928Items
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427Cameras
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431Lenses
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70Mobile
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63Brands
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5003Award Uses

The L&C Gear Collection is the trusted reference for serious photographers. Every item has been used by award winners, scored by our jury across five professional dimensions, and verified against real-world competition results — so you can make gear decisions backed by evidence, not marketing.

Showing 21–30 of 427 — Cameras

Camera
85.0 Score
DJI

DJI Mavic 3

Professional aerial imaging with dual camera system

Features
19.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
16.0
Price
13.0
Usability
19.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
85.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS R3

High-speed professional mirrorless for sports and wildlife

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
18.0
Price
12.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
85.0 Score
Canon

Canon New F-1

The professional standard for 35mm film photography

Features
16.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
20.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 2 awards
Camera
85.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS R5

High-resolution powerhouse for stills and video

Features
18.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
17.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
85.0 Score
Hasselblad

Hasselblad X2D 100C

Medium format excellence in a compact body

Features
18.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
18.0
Price
13.0
Usability
19.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
85.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

The ultimate hybrid powerhouse for professionals

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
17.0
Price
13.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
85.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D500

The ultimate DX-format speed machine

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
19.0
Price
10.0
Usability
19.0
Camera
84.0 Score
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix S5 II

The ultimate hybrid full-frame mirrorless powerhouse

Features
18.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
17.0
Price
15.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
84.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D3s

The legendary low-light full-frame powerhouse

Features
15.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
20.0
Price
12.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
84.0 Score
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix GH5

The legendary hybrid mirrorless video powerhouse

Features
18.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
18.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0

Most Awarded Gear

The gear that L&C award winners reach for most — proven in real competition by the photographers who use them.

Used in 229 awards
Nikon · Camera

Nikon D90

The world's first DSLR with video recording

79.0 / 10
LC Overall Score Evaluated across 5 dimensions by the LC jury panel.
  • SENSOR 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor
  • PROCESSOR EXPEED image processing system
  • AUTOFOCUS Multi-CAM 1000 AF module with 11 focus points
  • PHASE DETECTION TTL phase detection via 11-point AF system
Used in 205 awards
Nikon · Camera

Nikon D5000

Versatile DSLR with a unique articulating screen

79.0 / 10
LC Overall Score Evaluated across 5 dimensions by the LC jury panel.
  • SENSOR 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor
  • PROCESSOR EXPEED image processing engine
  • AUTOFOCUS 11-point AF system with 3D tracking
  • PHASE DETECTION Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module
Used in 138 awards
Canon · Camera

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

The legendary full-frame DSLR that changed video

79.0 / 10
LC Overall Score Evaluated across 5 dimensions by the LC jury panel.
  • SENSOR 21.1 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS sensor
  • PROCESSOR DIGIC 4 image processor for fast processing
  • AUTOFOCUS 9-point AF system with 6 invisible assist points
  • PHASE DETECTION TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection