The Dave Grenier Podcast
For creators who want to become real professionals, not just collect tips. Every Monday, I share practical photo and video advice based on actual experience: workflows that hold up on real jobs, decisions that save you time, and fixes for problems you’ll actually run into. If you’re tired of the same recycled creator-to-creator echo chamber, you’re in the right place. We talk gear only when it solves a specific problem, and we keep the focus on what actually moves the needle.
The Dave Grenier Podcast
The Only Camera Setup You Need to Start
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If you’re trying to get started as a working photographer, I’d keep it simple: grab an APS-C camera with an 18–55 kit lens, and if you can, add a 70–300 so you’ve got real range without spending full-frame money. Then I walk through what actually matters when you’re choosing a system, like buying from legit retailers, RAW vs JPEG, 4K and frame rates, batteries and SD cards, and why investing in lenses will take you further than chasing new camera bodies.
Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
00:09 The simple starter kit
01:05 Buy from legit retailers
01:46 Brand choice and what to compare
03:22 APS-C vs full frame
04:17 RAW vs JPEG
06:02 4K and frame rates
06:51 Batteries and SD cards
08:40 Lens mounts and why lenses matter most
10:59 Only buy gear that solves a problem
11:13 Sign-off
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