What's in My Camera Bag - 2020
A common question for photographers is what camera do you use? Or what’s your favorite lens? I’m always anxious to know what gear photographers that I admire are using, especially in this ever-developing industry. I have a comprehensive list of gear on the about me page, but while I might own certain gear, I definitely play favorites. So today, I’m bringing you the 2020 edition of what’s in my camera bag.
As a landscape and nature photographer, my gear favorites have changed from the days that I was focused on portraiture. While I love the beautiful images created by the Sony 85 mm f1.8, it mostly sits around gathering dust in my office.
During my years as a photographer, I have tried a lot of gear. I’ve bought something that was almost what I wanted, thinking it would hold me over, only to then sell that piece at a loss and buy the gear I should have bought from the get-go. Hopefully my experience and opinions will help you while you are making decisions on what you should save your pennies for!
Sony a7riii
The Sony a7riii mirrorless digital camera is the best of the best. With a 42 megapixel sensor and 15 EV dynamic range, this camera is a workhouse for nature and landscape photographers. If I had one complaint about this camera body, it would be that it’s not the fastest to focus, particularly on subjects such as birds in flight. But it makes up for that in incredible image quality.
Sony FE 16-35 mm f2.8 GM
The newest lens in my bag, the Sony 16-35 mm G Master lens is my widest lens. It’s fast aperture and wide-angle allows for capturing star-filled skies in epic proportions. I did previously own the f4 version of this, which gives the most beautiful circular sun flare in the right conditions, but the f2.8 is a must-have for anyone interested in astrophotography.
Sony FE 24-70 mm f2.8 GM
The Sony FE 24-70 mm G Master lens was the first Sony lens that I purchased and it is by far my most used and most loved lens. I have literally worn the zoom rubber off this lens. For sheer versatility alone, the 24-70 is with me on every trip into the field, no matter the location. The 24-70 also is a great all-around portrait lens when you find yourself needing that.
Sony FE 100-400 mm f4.5-5.6 GM
My longest and only telephoto lens, the Sony 100-400 mm G Master lens fills my needs when shooting wildlife and sports. But my favorite use case is to bring mountain peaks and setting suns closer and larger in my frame.
Breakthrough Photography Magnetic Filter System
The Breakthrough Photography Magnetic Filter System is an innovative filter system design for ease of use in the field and preventing light leaks. I have the Circular Polarizer & 10 Stop ND which are both constructed of glass that offers virtually no color cast on my images. The initial release of this filter system prevented the ability to stack filters, so it is currently undergoing a redesign. I have used Breakthroughs screw-on filters and they are top of the line.
Travel Tripod by Peak Design
The newly released Travel Tripod by Peak Design is a game-changer for photographers who hike long trails into the woods with their gear. This tripod folds up so small that it fits into the water bottle holder of my backpack…. not even kidding. And despite its size, it supports my heaviest camera and lens combo with no issues.
Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap
I own every strap that Peak Design has ever sold but the Slide Lite is the perfect fit for my Sony a7riii. While I love my Sony-branded Peak Design Leash strap, I prefer to use that on my smaller cameras. Comfortable and secure, the quick release feature of the Peak Design strap systems is a vital part of my system.
And there you have it, my favorite things from my gear closet! For a comprehensive list of the gear that I use, be sure to visit the About Me page.
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