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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.

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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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4963Award 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 321–330 of 427 — Cameras

Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon PowerShot G12

The classic enthusiast compact with manual control

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 2 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Mamiya

Mamiya ZD

The world's first integrated digital medium format SLR

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D5300

Versatile APS-C DSLR with built-in Wi-Fi

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 6 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix G85

Versatile weather-sealed mirrorless for hybrid shooters

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Pentax

Pentax MZ-5N

Compact SLR with classic tactile control layout

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
79.0 Score
Sony

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20

Stylish ultra-compact with sliding lens cover

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

The ultimate full-frame professional studio powerhouse

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS 750D

User-friendly DSLR for aspiring creative photographers

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 6 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Contax

Contax G2

The ultimate professional autofocus rangefinder system

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
79.0 Score
Leica

Leica M10

The quintessential digital rangefinder experience.

Features
14.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
18.0
Price
12.0
Usability
19.0

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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 139 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