lanyemichelle
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I thought this topic might be a fun but also a good way to learn! What is either currently in your camera bag, what you don't usually leave the house without or both? List what type of photography you do most often as well.
For me;
I mostly do portraits, all different types. This set up works pretty well.
1. Jo Totes Gracie Bag. It's feminine, but not in an obnoxious way. I wanted a bag that was big enough to haul around a variety of gear for highly mobile shoots but that I could also wear messenger style. I don't want to have to put my bag down constantly while out shooting and the messenger style offers faster access than a backpack style. Not super expensive and pretty comfortable.
2. Nikon D600 Body with Strap. Pretty obvious. Love this camera. Still looking for a padded strap that isn't a walk advertisement for Nikon. I'd like one that isn't girly, preferably black or grey, and doesn't break the bank. That accessory is on the back burner for now.
3. Nikon 85mm f/1.8G. My newest lens acquisition. So far, I'm loving it. Very sharp, great depth of field even when stopped down a bit, and pretty good color rendition.
4. Nikon 50mm f/1.8G. My first lens of my very own. Really like it, no huge motivation to upgrade to the f/1.4.
5. 32 GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC Card and 16 GB ProMaster Secure Digital SDHC Card. I don't usually fill up both on a shoot, but I always keep both in the camera. Enough storage space for 500 RAW files from my D600. The ProMaster copies to the computer a bit faster, but it's also half the storage for twice the price. Not worth it in my opinion.
6. 72mm CPL with step up rings for both lenses. I haven't used this much because the light has been grey and dull lately. I don't know the brand, it was loaned/given to me by a friend and is just a generic. It's more of a try out to decide if I want to purchase my own, better quality CPL.
7. Giottos Rocket Blower. I can't stand even tiny dust anywhere on my lenses. When I first started out the person who taught me NEVER cleaned their lenses, and when I got my own gear I started noticing dust spots on the images. Since then I've been pretty obsessive about keeping the dust off. I'll probably break down and get UV filters for my lenses soon to help with it, but for now the rocket blower has been really helpful with shooting outdoors and its quick.
8. Extra Battery. Self-explanatory. I don't think I've ever run down a full battery outside of a wedding.
9. Small Lens Cleaning Kit and Extra Microfiber Cleaning Cloth. Stays in the bag for ease of use, it's nice to keep it where my lenses are. Includes solution, lens cleaning tissues, a brush that I never use, cotton swabs for threads and a microfiber cleaning cloth. I take it with me because I'm paranoid about random finger prints or some other disaster...
10. Wireless Remote Shutter Release. Not sure I'm super satisfied with the Nikon version but I haven't used it much yet. Just got it about a week ago for slow shutter speeds and self portraits. I've kept it in the bag for impromptu self portraits.
11. Front and Back Lens Caps, Hoods and Body Cap. Pretty much a no brainer. I always use front and back lens caps, something that my 'teacher' also didn't do. I usually keep the hoods on the lens pretty much all the time to protect it if I accidentally bump the lens on something. I'm more likely to bump the front edge than anywhere else. If the light doesn't require a lens hood or it's dark out I'll reverse it but keep it on the lens.
12. Wacom Tablet. It fits perfectly in the front zipper pocket of my bag, and I usually keep it there simply because it does fit so well. Great for on-the-go editing and retouching. 99% of the time if I'm doing any editing my camera bag will be with me.
Your turn!
For me;
I mostly do portraits, all different types. This set up works pretty well.
1. Jo Totes Gracie Bag. It's feminine, but not in an obnoxious way. I wanted a bag that was big enough to haul around a variety of gear for highly mobile shoots but that I could also wear messenger style. I don't want to have to put my bag down constantly while out shooting and the messenger style offers faster access than a backpack style. Not super expensive and pretty comfortable.
2. Nikon D600 Body with Strap. Pretty obvious. Love this camera. Still looking for a padded strap that isn't a walk advertisement for Nikon. I'd like one that isn't girly, preferably black or grey, and doesn't break the bank. That accessory is on the back burner for now.
3. Nikon 85mm f/1.8G. My newest lens acquisition. So far, I'm loving it. Very sharp, great depth of field even when stopped down a bit, and pretty good color rendition.
4. Nikon 50mm f/1.8G. My first lens of my very own. Really like it, no huge motivation to upgrade to the f/1.4.
5. 32 GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC Card and 16 GB ProMaster Secure Digital SDHC Card. I don't usually fill up both on a shoot, but I always keep both in the camera. Enough storage space for 500 RAW files from my D600. The ProMaster copies to the computer a bit faster, but it's also half the storage for twice the price. Not worth it in my opinion.
6. 72mm CPL with step up rings for both lenses. I haven't used this much because the light has been grey and dull lately. I don't know the brand, it was loaned/given to me by a friend and is just a generic. It's more of a try out to decide if I want to purchase my own, better quality CPL.
7. Giottos Rocket Blower. I can't stand even tiny dust anywhere on my lenses. When I first started out the person who taught me NEVER cleaned their lenses, and when I got my own gear I started noticing dust spots on the images. Since then I've been pretty obsessive about keeping the dust off. I'll probably break down and get UV filters for my lenses soon to help with it, but for now the rocket blower has been really helpful with shooting outdoors and its quick.
8. Extra Battery. Self-explanatory. I don't think I've ever run down a full battery outside of a wedding.
9. Small Lens Cleaning Kit and Extra Microfiber Cleaning Cloth. Stays in the bag for ease of use, it's nice to keep it where my lenses are. Includes solution, lens cleaning tissues, a brush that I never use, cotton swabs for threads and a microfiber cleaning cloth. I take it with me because I'm paranoid about random finger prints or some other disaster...
10. Wireless Remote Shutter Release. Not sure I'm super satisfied with the Nikon version but I haven't used it much yet. Just got it about a week ago for slow shutter speeds and self portraits. I've kept it in the bag for impromptu self portraits.
11. Front and Back Lens Caps, Hoods and Body Cap. Pretty much a no brainer. I always use front and back lens caps, something that my 'teacher' also didn't do. I usually keep the hoods on the lens pretty much all the time to protect it if I accidentally bump the lens on something. I'm more likely to bump the front edge than anywhere else. If the light doesn't require a lens hood or it's dark out I'll reverse it but keep it on the lens.
12. Wacom Tablet. It fits perfectly in the front zipper pocket of my bag, and I usually keep it there simply because it does fit so well. Great for on-the-go editing and retouching. 99% of the time if I'm doing any editing my camera bag will be with me.
Your turn!
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