DKA Gear 2026
Well let's see how things are holding up after a year of tariffs. Prices are up some, but the real problem is that large hard drives are scarce due to AI. Here are four outfits at different price points to get started with. All items are from B&H Photo Video in New York. Shipping and tax are not included.
The prices are all current as of Mon Feb 16, 2026.
Minimal: $1,537 (3.2 kg)
Computers
Lenovo Thinkpad E16 Gen3 $869
Windows to be deleted and FreeBSD 14 installed!
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 12C, 16GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 6e 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
1 USB-C PD 40 Gbps / Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.1
1 USB-C 3.2 PD 20 Gbps / DisplayPort 1.4
1 USB-A 3.2 PD 10 Gbps, 1 USB-A 3.2 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1
16" 1920x1200 300nit IPS LCD w/1080p webcam
2x2 W speakers, headphone/mike jack
48 Wh 3-cell battery, 65 W power via USB-C
2200 g, 17 x 356 x 249 mm, Eclipse Black
LaCie 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Mobile Drive $145
300 g
SanDisk 64GB Ultra Flair USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive $20
5 g, 150MB/s max read speed
JVC HA-FX5 Gumy Plus Earbuds $8
3 g
Cameras
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS $379
20 MP, 12x 25-300mm f/3.6-7 optical zoom, flash, black
130 g
SanDisk 64GB Extreme UHS-I microSDXC memory card $26
10 g
Tools
Leatherman Wingman Stainless Multi-Tool $70
Pliers with Wire Cutter, Partially Serrated Knife, Flat Head Screwdrivers,
Phillips Head Screwdriver, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, File, Ruler, Scissors
Wire Stripper, Package Opener, 2.6" blade
200 g, 97 mm
Ruggard CFB-115B Slim Briefcase for 15-16" Laptop $20
381 g
Basic: $3,073 (3.4 kg)
Computers
Apple MacBook Air 15" $1599
M4 10-Cores, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD
2 USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 ports, WiFi 6e 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
2880 x 1864 pixel 15.3" IPS LCD, 500 nit, 1080p webcam
1 headphone jack, 3 microphones, 6 speakers
66.5 Wh battery, 35 W charger, 1 MagSafe charging port
1510 g, 340 x 248 x 12 mm, Midnight
LaCie 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Mobile Drive $145
300 g
PNY 512GB DUO LINK V3 USB A/C 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive $75
41 g
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones $70
285 g
JVC HA-FX5 Gumy Plus Earbuds $8
3 g
Cameras
Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera Body $459
24.1 MP 6000 x 4000, fixed 3" LCD, built-in flash, 356 g
Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens (29-240mm) $569
310 g
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card $50
10 g
Tools
Leatherman Wingman Stainless Multi-Tool $70
Pliers with Wire Cutter, Partially Serrated Knife, Flat Head Screwdrivers,
Phillips Head Screwdriver, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, File, Ruler, Scissors
Wire Stripper, Package Opener, 2.6" blade
200 g, 97 mm
Ruggard CFB-115B Slim Briefcase for 15-16" Laptop $20
381 g
Decent: $5,440 (5.6 kg)
Computers
Apple MacBook Pro 14" $2349
M5, 10-Core, 16 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD
14" 3024 x 1946 Nano-Texture matte display, 1000 nits, 1080p webcam
3x USB-C / Thunderbolt 4, 1 HDMI, Wi-Fi 6e 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
SD card slot, 72.4 Wh battery, 70 W charger, 1 MagSafe charging port
1 headphone jack, 3 microphones, 6 speakers
1500 g, 313 x 221 x 15 mm
Seagate 20TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $350
1170 g
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Gen w/Wireless MagSafe Charging Case USB-C $240
55 g
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones $113
230 g
PNY 1TB DUO LINK V3 USB A/C 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive $116
42 g
SecureData Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 2 Male to USB Type-C Male 1' Cable $7
12 g
Cameras
Nikon Z5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-200mm f/4-6.3 Lens and Basic Bundle $1797
24.3 MP 6016 x 4016, tilting 3.2" LCD, 590 g
Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens, 570 g
Ruggard Journey 34 DSLR Shoulder Bag Black, 499 g
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card, 10 g
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 $380
370 g
Tools
Leatherman Wingman Stainless Multi-Tool $70
Pliers with Wire Cutter, Partially Serrated Knife, Flat Head Screwdrivers,
Phillips Head Screwdriver, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, File, Ruler, Scissors
Wire Stripper, Package Opener, 2.6" blade
200 g, 97 mm
Ruggard CFB-113B Slim Briefcase for 14" Laptop $18
318 g
Deluxe: $16,925 (21.7 kg)
Computers
Apple Mac Studio $3899
M4 Max, 16-Core, 64 GB RAM, 4 TB SSD
4x USB-C / Thunderbolt 5, 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A, 1 HDMI 2.1, SDHC
10 GbE, Wi-Fi 6e 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
1 headphone jack, 2 speakers
2700 g, 480 W power supply
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad USB-C Black $188
369 g
Apple Magic Mouse USB-C Black $99
100 g
LG 32" 4K UHD UltraFine Monitor with HDR10 and USB Type-C $430
3840 x 2160, 350 nits, with stand
8400 g, 714 x 597 x 240 mm
Apple MacBook Pro 16" $4249
M4 Pro, 14-Core, 48 GB RAM, 4 TB SSD
16.2" 3456 x 2234 Nano-Texture LCD, 1000 nits, 1080p webcam
3x USB-C / Thunderbolt 5, 1 HDMI 2.1, SDHC, Wi-Fi 6e 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
1 headphone jack, 3 microphones, 6 speakers
100 Wh battery, 140 W charger, 1 MagSafe charging port
2200 g, 356 x 248 x 17 mm
2x Seagate 20TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $350
1170 g each
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Gen w/Wireless MagSafe Charging Case USB-C $240
55 g
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Black $159
284 g
SecureData Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 2 Male to USB Type-C Male 1' Cable $7
12 g
Cameras
Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera, 588 g $1999
24 MP 6000 x 4000, 3" articulating screen, 588 g
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens $539
305 g
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens $219
160 g
Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM Lens $1399
540 g
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens $1399
695 g
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens $699
635 g
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card, $50
10 g
Tools
Leatherman ARC Multi-Tool Stainless $250
Pliers with Wire Cutter, Straight-Edge Knife, Saw Blade, Flat Head Screwdrivers 3/32" & 1/8";
Hex Keys (1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm); Torx Drivers T10, T15, T20, T25;
Robertson Screwdrivers 1mm, 2mm, 3mm; Pozi Screwdrivers 1mm, 2mm; Awl
Can Opener, Bottle Opener, File, Scissors, Wire Stripper, Crimper, Glass Breaker, 2.8" blade
244 g, 108 mm
Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool Stainless $150
Pliers with Wire Cutter, Partially Serrated Knife, Saw Blade, Bit Driver, Hex Bit Driver 1/4"
Awl, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, Wire Stripper, Box Wrench 1/4" & 3/16", Carabiner,
Sharpener, Hammer, Ferrocerium Rod, Safety Whistle, 2.7" blade
213 g, 114 mm
Leatherman Super Tool 300 Multi-Tool Stainless $120
Pliers with Wire Cutter, Straight-Edge Knife, Serrated Knife, Saw Blade
3 Flat Head Screwdrivers, Phillips Head Screwdriver, Awl, Can Opener,
Bottle Opener, File, Ruler, Wire Stripper, Crimper, 3.2" blade
272 g, 114 mm
Lowepro Nova 200 AW II Camera Bag Black $110
1200 g
Ruggard CFB-115B Slim Briefcase for 15-16" Laptop $20
381 g
Created: 16 Feb 2026 Modified: 16 Feb 2026