This year, I'm gifting myself a new lens on the world.

I'm upgrading from my Canon M50 to the EOS R8, the camera I'll use to film client work and my own projects. I'm covering the cost myself, so this isn't a fundraiser. But if you were already wondering what to get me (which a lot of you have asked), this is it, put toward whatever amount feels right and I'll cover the rest.

Currently 0% of the way there

01 The gear

Canon EOS R8, body only

Full-frame, 4K60p, upgrade from EOS M50

$1,614.15

RF 24–105mm f/4L IS USM

Standard zoom for client filming, 5-yr warranty

$1,919.00

FULL COST (AUD) $3,533.15

Prices pulled from JB Hi-Fi Australia, August 2026. I'm covering whatever isn't contributed here myself.

02 What's been put toward it

$0 contributed so far Full cost: $3,533.15

No pressure to hit this number, whatever's left I'm paying myself.

03 If you'd like to put something toward it

Send via PayPal — paypal.me/nicolapaclibar

Paying from your PayPal balance or bank account keeps it fee-free on both ends. Totally optional either way, and if you'd rather just wish me happy birthday, that's more than enough.

04 With thanks

Example Name

Happy birthday!