What's in your bag
Feb 16, 2018 18:22:49 #
Over the years try to think more of what I will need for the day trip. Always carry 2 extra batteries, an extra SD and CF card, a monopod (if needed) and lens wipes. If doing street stuff mount my 24-70 f2.8, Sports the 70-200 f4 or 70-200 f2.8, family events a 50mm lens. Except for the monopod and camera everything fits in my pocket. I've done the backpack thing and found most of the gear I didn't need or use and hauled it around all day, some may feel the need for more but I feel careful planning helps lighten the load.
Feb 16, 2018 18:30:12 #
When I go out to photograph, it is 99.9% nature and landscape photography. I take my dslr, and two lenses (18-55 and 55-300) a variable lose up lens, spare battery, SD cards, filters and a lens hood. It all fits nicely in my Lowe-Pro backpack. It was the same with my film cameras, except that I carried two bodies (Nikon F and an Alpa), prime lenses, a Nikon Alpa adapter, wide angle and a telephoto. All this in a Halliburton case made for a clumsy and heavy load to carry around. Times change and loads get lighter.
Feb 16, 2018 18:37:01 #
What I expect to use; always extra battery/batteries; extra memory cars; lens cloth/tissue/cleaner/micro-fiber; remote cable; almost always a treipod as I don't have a steady hand.
Feb 16, 2018 18:51:04 #
Typically I'll take my 5DmkII with a 24-70 f2.8, and a 50D with a 70-200 f2.8, 4 batteries each , and a drycell battery backup when the NiCads are gone. Superglue, gum, wipes for the lens' and some other misc. components.
Feb 16, 2018 19:48:23 #
JMCPHD wrote:
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?
I bring everything I can fit in the bag, which is a heck of a lot with a micro four thirds camera. I have a tripod in every vehicle, and sometimes I'll even take an oversized 400, 500, or even 1300mm lens with me. And yes, I always bring spare batteries, although I've had to use them only twice in 5 years.
Feb 16, 2018 19:52:14 #
James C
Loc: Southern California
Depends on what I'm shooting - But I always like to go very, very light.
I do a lot of rock concert photography in medium (2,000-4,000 seats) and large (over 5,000 seats) so when I'm doing that it's always:
D750 with 24mm-70mm F2.8 + 70-200mm F2.8
If I'm just walking around doing landscapes or street photography it's:
D750 with either a 24mm F2.8 or 50mm F1.8
If Its portraits I have an 85mm that I love as well as the 70-200
I have other stuff I use but like I said I prefer to go as light as possible.
Obviously I use a tripod whenever I do landscape work etc....you know that kind of stuff.
I have a kit bag with odd & ends in it - That always stays in the car boot - just in case I need something while I'm out and about.
I do a lot of rock concert photography in medium (2,000-4,000 seats) and large (over 5,000 seats) so when I'm doing that it's always:
D750 with 24mm-70mm F2.8 + 70-200mm F2.8
If I'm just walking around doing landscapes or street photography it's:
D750 with either a 24mm F2.8 or 50mm F1.8
If Its portraits I have an 85mm that I love as well as the 70-200
I have other stuff I use but like I said I prefer to go as light as possible.
Obviously I use a tripod whenever I do landscape work etc....you know that kind of stuff.
I have a kit bag with odd & ends in it - That always stays in the car boot - just in case I need something while I'm out and about.
Feb 16, 2018 20:45:38 #
Valsmere
Loc: New Jersey
Currently my D500, 16-80 and the 10.5 fish eye lens. An extra battery and maybe an extra filter for my 16-80 lens
Feb 16, 2018 22:06:48 #
Feb 16, 2018 23:18:15 #
Depends on where I am going and what I intend to photograph. There is no "one size fits all" bag I take.
Heavy ready for anything backpack - used for travel to places with both landscape and wildlife possibilities, like Yosemite:
Nikon D7000
35mm F1.8
Tamron 16-300mm
Sigma 150-500mm
Sony A6000
18-105 F4
Rokinon 12mm F2
Spare batteries, assorted filters and accessories
Wildlife/surfing/sports backpack:
Nikon D7000
Nikon D300
Tamron 16-300mm
Sigma 150-500mm
Spare batteries, assorted accessories
Landscape only:
Sony A6000
Rokinon 12mm F2
Sony 18-105 F4
Spare batteries, assorted filters and accessories
Street:
Sony A6000
Sony 30mm F2.8
Spare batteries, assorted accessories
Really light, fit in my pocket, take anywhere, good for street, landscape, general purpose:
Canon Powershot G9X II
Spare battery
Heavy ready for anything backpack - used for travel to places with both landscape and wildlife possibilities, like Yosemite:
Nikon D7000
35mm F1.8
Tamron 16-300mm
Sigma 150-500mm
Sony A6000
18-105 F4
Rokinon 12mm F2
Spare batteries, assorted filters and accessories
Wildlife/surfing/sports backpack:
Nikon D7000
Nikon D300
Tamron 16-300mm
Sigma 150-500mm
Spare batteries, assorted accessories
Landscape only:
Sony A6000
Rokinon 12mm F2
Sony 18-105 F4
Spare batteries, assorted filters and accessories
Street:
Sony A6000
Sony 30mm F2.8
Spare batteries, assorted accessories
Really light, fit in my pocket, take anywhere, good for street, landscape, general purpose:
Canon Powershot G9X II
Spare battery
Feb 17, 2018 01:26:33 #
JMCPHD wrote:
I am new to Hedgehog and digital photography but y... (show quote)
My go bag is a medium Tenba with my D600 and 24-120 Nikkor mounted. I carry a 20mm and a 70-300, extra batteries, extra sd cards. A large Lowepro commercial bag stores my extra gear, dx bodies, lenses, flash and light meters. My filters, hardly used these days, stored in another case. Hot lights and tripods are out in the garage.
Feb 17, 2018 10:32:39 #
For personal shooting, one camera, my 70-200/2.8 and 300/f4 plus something wide, a flash, extra battery and several cards. Tripod with ball head and monopod live in the car. Sometimes one camera and one lens, depends upon my mood/intention. For jobs what I think I will, or might need, plus backup. Usually a much heavier load! Best of luck.
Feb 17, 2018 11:37:39 #
Pentax K-1
Tamron 90mm macro
Pentax 50mm F/1.8
Tamron 70-200mm F/2.8
Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8
Pentax 28-105mm
Tamron 90mm macro
Pentax 50mm F/1.8
Tamron 70-200mm F/2.8
Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8
Pentax 28-105mm
Feb 17, 2018 12:03:09 #
I pack for what I am going to shoot. Normally, my main camera and two of my most used lenses. (I may pack a special lens (like a 600mm or a Macro if I am planning on using them. ) I always have a lightweight tripod, particularly if I have to hike to a location.
In my bag I keep an assortment of filters (Polarizer and variable neutral density filters for each lens.) I keep a UV filter on the lens because out here in the west we have blowing sand which can scratch a lens. I can take it off easily enough. I always carry a hand held light meter (particularly handy in close up work) and to double check if your camera's light meter is properly calibrated. I have two folding diffusers to control bright light on a subject and a grey card for meter readings both on and off camera. Since I hike to areas. I have a small compass (it's 50 years old from my Boy Scout days and still works (Unless there was a pole shift I messed,) and very important a bottle of water.
In my bag I keep an assortment of filters (Polarizer and variable neutral density filters for each lens.) I keep a UV filter on the lens because out here in the west we have blowing sand which can scratch a lens. I can take it off easily enough. I always carry a hand held light meter (particularly handy in close up work) and to double check if your camera's light meter is properly calibrated. I have two folding diffusers to control bright light on a subject and a grey card for meter readings both on and off camera. Since I hike to areas. I have a small compass (it's 50 years old from my Boy Scout days and still works (Unless there was a pole shift I messed,) and very important a bottle of water.
Feb 17, 2018 15:45:38 #
JMCPHD wrote:
I am new to Hedgehog and digital photography but y... (show quote)
A primary DLSR and backup body, kit zoom and prime 50mm 1.7 lens, several extra batteries and SD cards,
polarizing and ND filters, a multi-battery grip, and a diffuser for the on-camera flash. >Alan
Feb 17, 2018 19:59:05 #
Don's Leica
Loc: Asheville, NC
Most often, I like to hike nearby mountain or river trails, see what I can shoot with one camera and one lens, extra battery. Favorite camera is the versatile Leica Q, for scenery and macros of small flowers. If I travel long distances, take everything I own, for occasional bird nest or anything distant using a heavy spotting scope on a tripod.
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