More Cameras or LESS Gear?

[sidneydiongzon]

What's the right amount of gear to bring with you on a daily basis? One camera? Two cameras? Five lenses? I think I have way too much camera gear in my bag, and I want to stick to just the essentials (including snacks). Curious to see how much gear you all have in your camera bag!

[WWBrock]

I too bring too much gear. Often I will pack a lens or two and never use them on the whole trip. However, I would feel really bad if the opportunity arose to use one and didn't have a particular lens, which has happened before too! After all what's an extra pound or two of glass? It will just enhance your daily workout! Haha! So bring it and maybe leave the extra lens in the car, at least it would be mostly accessible if needed. Good luck with your work!

[bmcdonough]

I often find myself lugging around a ton of gear and then end up not taking the time to switch lenses or whatnot. I think I'm leaning towards more of a lean and mean kit - keeps me light on my feet and I like the creative challenge of trying to come up with new and interesting shots with limited gear. But ultimately, it probably depends on what you're shooting that day. What are you primarily shooting? What gear do you find yourself using most?

[Terrywarfield]

I carry way to much. I feel like sometimes it takes away from what it is I'm trying to experience...

I think we need to focus more on one kit that can get us 70% of the shots we need, instead of trying to make sure every single basis is covered when we are out trying to just capture the moment or the experience. interesting topic 

[jdesilosmd]

Most of the time, I bring my Sony a6400 and Sony Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 and some spare batteries.

[MattK]

I used to find myself jealous of those people with a big gear bag and all of those "what's in my bag" photos with all of that gear. Now I find myself not wanting to ever bring more than one camera and one lens. I'm not a pro shooter, don't have clients, so I don't need a backup. So for me, less is definitely more. For most wildlife outings I go on I bring my a1 and 200-600mm lens and that does perfect. Sometimes I'll throw in the super light 24-105mm too. 

[pm-r]

I Vlog a ton while riding my motorcycle so I have been working on a really tiny kit that works well for me:

a7C body, 11mm f/1.8 (for when I'm vlogging without a tripod and just old the camera pointed at me), 24mm f/2.8G (for just wider shots using ff, and the 40mm f/2.5G lens for when I need a more "standard" look.  These three lenses are all tiny and lightweight and everything fits in a small fanny pack.  Then I use the DJI mini-2 drone and I carry  3 batts for that and the whole drone kit with the controller fits into a super small zippered pouch.  Last, I use the Sony X3000 action Cam on my helmet.

[BrianHoward]

I am thinking a carry 2 bodies, and 2 lens, plus a 3rd lens. S

[NikolaiZ]

I know where you're coming from as someone who feels like they always need to pack everything. currently, my smallest EDC is a camera bag from DB journey with a medium camera insert which gives enough room for a light jacket. Then my sony A1, 70-200 2.8 mk2, 50mm 1.8, and then either the 14mm GM, or the 35mm GM depending on how I'm feeling, and then a filter case with various sized variable ND filters, Polarizers, and a lens wipe. I still miss having some of the other stuff I have in my bigger bag sometimes but I found in 90% of the stuff I find to shoot day to day I can cover it with just this.   

[RoGina]

I carry the ZV-1 as my everyday camera. It's small enough to into any bag and I can easily switch between video and photo. I also have the wide angle lens for it and a small led panel just in case I need more light. 

[tonygale]

There is no normal for me, it just depends on the day. Sometimes one body and one lens, sometimes three bodies and eight lenses.

[CarolineJensen]

I am a minimalist at heart. I usually just travel with one body and one lens. My camera bag also has all my clothes for up to a week. It is all the chargers and cords that are most annoying as they take up almost as much space as the camera and lens! I'm partial to the 50 1.2. 

[CarolineJensen]

Most of the time, I bring my Sony a6400 and Sony Zeiss 24mm f/1.8 and some spare batteries.

That is a nice little kit! 

[Drew_Geraci]

I'm a (2) Body, (4) lens kind of guy! I always bring a variety of lenses that go from 12mm to 200mm. But, I will admit that when I do city stuff I try to minimize as much as possible. One body, and a solid zoom. Either the 24-70II or the 24-105. Both are fantastic and light-weight! 

 

[LensBrew]

Tony said it best. I too carry gear based on the work I have to do.

Sports I typically have 2 bodies and 3 lenses: A7Riv, A9ii, 35mm f/1.4 GM, 70-200mm f/2.8GM II, 100-400mm

For portraits, 2 bodies and 2 lenses: A7Riv, A9ii, 35mm f/1.4 GM, 135mm f/1.8 GM

While on no-assignment days, it's one body one lens: A7Riv, 24-105mm f/4 G