We recommend a set of body and lens for documentary photography.

What documentary photography needs most is portability.

Because documentary photography is to seize that meaningful moment.

Therefore, for documentary photography, having a camera is much more important than having a video camera.

In this respect, I recommend Canon G 10, which is the best balance between portability and image quality.

Of course, if the landlord thinks you can always carry a SLR camera, then I will recommend two SLR configurations for you. Compared with G 10, SLR configuration has faster and more realistic focusing, better image quality and wider focal length.

But the biggest disadvantage is that it is big and heavy, and expensive is second.

Let's start with Canon's:

450D + 18-200is

Except Nikon's:

D80 + 18-200vr

Both models are equipped with 18-200 lens, which is designed to have a wide focal length, from wide angle to telephoto, without changing the lens, and has anti-shake.

Personally, I prefer the D80 configuration, and Nikon feels better (both camera and lens).