JMCPHD Loc: Maine

I am new to Hedgehog and digital photography but years ago was an active amateur film person. I think most of us are gadget people, that is we like to have lots of pieces of equipment to go with our interests. This leads me to ask what is in your bag? When you go out for a day planning to get some shots what do you take along. Do you bring only lenses you expect to use or more? Do you always have an extra battery? Do you always bring other items you may not expect to use, like filters, flash, etc. or leave them at home?

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

No bag.

One fixed lens camera - Olympus Trip 35 around my neck

3 or 4 rolls of film in my pockets

A couple of lens wipes in my pockets

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

I take what lens(es) and other gear I expect to use/need. Always an extra battery and an extra memory card.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

In reference to your question, "When you go out for a day planning to get some shots what do you take along"?
One Nikon F w/ 50mm f/1.4
One Nikon F5 w/ 28~85mm f/3.5
6-20 exp rolls of Ilford Delta 400
Shutter release, lens cloth

One Hasselblad 500C w/ 80mm f/2.8 Planar
One 50mm Zeiss f/4 Distagon
One 150mm Zeiss f/4 Sonnar
One 250mm Zeiss f/5.6 Sonnar
6-rolls of 120 Ilford FP4+, lens cloth, metering 45 degree view finder, shutter release

One Graphic View II
One 120mm Nikkor f/5.6
One 150 Schneider-Kreuznach f/5.6 Symmar convertible
One 205mm Graftar f/5.6
One 210mm Schneider-Kreuznach f/5.6 Symmar S
One 300mm Nikkor f/5.6
K2, X1, and A25 filters
10 holders with Ilford FP4+
Shutter release, lens cloth, focusing magnifier,

One Nikon D800e - with battery and cards
One Nikon D700 - with battery and card
One Nikkor 20mm f/2.8
One Nikkor 28~300 f/3.5-4.5
One Sekonic L758DR meter
One Nikon SB-800 with batteries
One Nikon GP1
Polarizer, ND filters
Shutter release, lens cloth, 10mm wrench, Notebook, pen, jeweler's screwdrivers, laser pointer

A Gitzo tripod that supports the above.

This is all from memory, as I'm away from home at the moment. It does cover about 99% of what I take when I go out photographing.
--Bob

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Usually what I think I'll need for that trip.
Always in the bag are a 50mm (zoom is on the camera), filters, spare batteries, extra memory, lens wipes, pen, small notebook. Usually added are the angle finder, remote release.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Same except I carry a 35mm in the bag and no angle finder. Depends on where and for how long.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

So you are telling us that you typically walk around carrying a bag containing six heavy cameras, thirteen lenses plus a load of accessories. Loaded onto a mule?

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Ex Boy Scout. Be prepared!

PeterBergh

I don't use a bag, but my photo vest contains 16-35 F4, 24-70 F4, 70-200 F4, one body, exposure meter, cable release, extra batteries, an emergency blanket, and a few filters (polarizer, neutral density, and adapter rings). In addition, I always have a tripod along.

I am old and feeble, so I don't carry a lot of equipment; what I do carry is heavy enough for me.

wwjd38 Loc: Wyoming

Depends on where I am going...

Daytime: Photowalking/Driving in the country, Camera, 24-70mm lens, 70-100mm lens. Extra battery, extra memory card, lens cloth, monopod. I always have a tripod in my vehicle, but find a monopod more mobile, it just depends on what your shooting.

Nighttime: Same as above, but tripod, for long exposures and a shutter release.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

If you’re away from home it should be really easy, just see what you have with you!?!?
SS

vonzip Loc: cape cod

I just take what I'll need for the day which is usually 2 cameras with 2 different lenses. Don't have to swap out lenses if speed is of the essence. vz

duane klipping Loc: Bristow iowa

I bring everything, as the moment I don't, it will become the moment I wished I would have. Don't leave home without it...

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

I sit, and think of what I am going to be shooting for the day. Street shooting I might only take the Tamron 24-70. A day at the Zoo, only the 70-200. Nightime Astro, the Sigma 24 mm f/1.4.
Out for a day hiking in the hills, the 28-300. On a road trip, just about everything.

BebuLamar

I don't have a bag.