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07/22/2006 07:29:46 AM · #1 |
| What do you normally take with you when you go out shooting for the day or if you go on a GTG? |
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07/22/2006 07:35:28 AM · #2 |
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07/22/2006 07:41:24 AM · #3 |
A friend.
;-)
Seriously, it depends on the gtg.
Every day I carry a camera pack (yes, all the time wherever i go). In the backpack are: camera, lens cloth, extra lens, lens hood, extra battery, cable release, polarizing filter, wallet, breath mints and comb. There are other odd items but those are the staples.
Additional items may include tripod or monopod depending on the location/time (e.g. night shoot, hike in woods) and my external flash if I can stand the weight of walking around with it.
The key is to keep it light so you don't tire out. All you really need is a camera and a friend.....after that water and a little cash comes in handy.
edit: forgot the polarizer...never forget the polarizer...
Message edited by author 2006-07-22 07:44:42. |
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07/22/2006 08:49:50 AM · #4 |
I just came from a GTG and I brought about 40 pounds of camera equipment, but I wouldn't go walking with it...
I only bring my camera and one lens, if I'm doing candids and portraits I'll use my 24-70, if it's architecture or landscape I'll use my 17-40.
I never go big gun on the walks, I don't like sniper shots, I want to get up close and personal :)
and ofcourse have a pocket full of memorycards and spare batteries..... |
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07/22/2006 10:16:29 AM · #5 |
Last time i took one camera and one lens (tamron 24-135) and was reasonably satisfied.
However, two of the guys i got with have bought belt systems and take everything ...
here is scotty
and emmanuel
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07/22/2006 11:32:59 AM · #6 |
My out & about bag has: 1 camera body, 5 lenses, extra batteries, flash, light meter, flash modifier, lens cleaning equipment and lots of business cards. Oh yeah, and a towel and a plastic bag.
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07/22/2006 12:10:01 PM · #7 |
I just finished packing my bag for today:
30D, 28-75, 17-35, 70-300IS (no need for macro or 100-400L today),
4 batteries, flash, flash batteries, 4 cards, flashtrax, trashbag,
cleaner, flashlight (you never know), various filters, business cards,
pen, reporter note pad, card reader, list of what I want to snap, mini-tripod
Tonight I will swap the 70-300 for 100-400L, and the mini tripod for the monopod; everything else remains the same (I need the extra reach). |
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07/22/2006 12:49:07 PM · #8 |
If you̢۪re going to be doing a lot of walking, then I strongly suggest that you travel as light as possible. A small bag with one body and one or two lenses is probably all you'll need. A light-weight tripod can be a big help, but it's also a lot of extra weight to carry around.
At the last Oregon GTG I brought my Tenba backpack loaded with 35 pounds of gear. Big mistake! Camera backpacks are not designed for any type of serious hiking. If you just have to bring a lot of gear, then your best bet is a regular internal-frame backpack. Whichever one you get, just make sure that it fits you correctly.
Here’s a link to a LuminousLandscape article with some good infoâ€Â¦
Lightweight Backpacking for Photographers
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07/23/2006 07:56:57 AM · #9 |
I used to always carry a sholder bag.... that got old quick. I use belt bags a lot more now. Makes life much easier on the back.
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