Gear

#1 Kit – The best kit is the one you have with you right? So I try not to burden myself with fixed zooms, big bodies, and 10lbs tripods. Sure, if I have a specific image in mind, working out of my car, or hiking to a remote destination to photograph a herd of unicorns I might take some bigger glass and a backup body. However, for most of my work I take this kit with me 75% of the time. It goes everywhere with me (running errands, commuting to work, family functions, etc). It also serves as a well rounded travel companion. The kit is cost effective (relative to carrying fixed 2.8 zooms), light, modular, and doesn’t get in my way. I fashioned a shoulder strap to my tripod so it can hang from one shoulder, and my Lowepro from the other. It is easy to work out of and because it is light I can comfortably operate with it all day.

***Unless otherwise noted, everything listed below is in the bag at all times, just waiting for inspiration to strike!
Cameras:

Nikon D300 Click for photos
Flip MinoHD (2nd Gen) Click for movies

Constant Carry Lenses

Nikkor 16-85mm DX 3.5-5.6 AFS VR II Click for photos
Nikkor 35mm DX 1.8 AFS Click for photos

Variable Lenses or Flash -The Lowepro 2S lens pouch is for specific needs and will be filled with one of these lenses/flash based on the situation.

Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED AF Click for photos
Nikkor 85mm 1.8D AF Click for photos
Nikkor 60mm 2.8D AF Micro Click for photos
Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 ATX Pro Click for photos
Nikon SB600

Bag

Lowepro Toploader 65
Lowepro 1W Lens Case
Lowepro 2S Lens Case

Filters

Nikon Circular Polarizer II Slim-Mount
B+W .9 ND
52-67mm step up ring
62-67mm step up ring
62-77mm step up ring
67-77mm step up ring

Memory

Lexar UDMA 300x Compact Flash

Accessories

Cable release
LensPen, cloth, and cleaner
Mini-Mag flashlight
Camera raincoat (cheap plastic bag)
Lumiquest diffuser (if I’m packin’ a flash)
Extra battery
Hotshoe bubble level

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Gitzo Traveler
Markins Q3T Ballhead
Really Right Stuff L-bracket

Landscape Kit- For day hikes and pursuing landscapes, I much prefer carrying a backpack. It offers a bit more room for lenses, filters, water and trail mix. If we are out exploring the deserts of Moab, or snowshoeing here in Colorado, I will take this kit with me most of the time.

Cameras:

Nikon D300 Click for photos
Ever changing digital point and shoot stowed away in the mesh side pocket for easy access
Flip MinoHD (2nd Gen) Click for movies

Constant Carry Lenses