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What's In My Bag: Cameras & Lenses

Shop: Photography Awesomeness

These are items I personally use and absolutely love. Everyone’s journey into and through photography is so different. In fact, you may find a newer camera that suits you better! But the best camera you have is the one with you. I could spend thousands and upgrade my equipment on a yearly (or weekly!) basis! But I don’t… it’s not necessary nor is it wise for me.

I started with a Nikon D90 and a 35mm prime lens. As I began taking more and more portraits, I found myself with a Nikon 50mm 1.4, which I still have today. I began shooting weddings and bought the Nikon 24-70 mm 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 VRII - and these were workhorses with fantastic glass. But H-E-A-V-Y. My wrists were so warn out every weekend, and that made me think about my camera system.

I sold off all my Nikon gear (except the 50mm 1.4!) and switched to the Panasonic Lumix GH4 for it’s video capabilities and lightweight fantasticness. It’s a beautiful camera and I fell in love with the smaller size!

However, it did not function as well in low-light. I really missed the Nikon D700 for portrait shots.

Fast forward to today, I’m using the Nikon D700 with the 50mm 1.4d and 85mm 1.4d for portraits and the Panasonic Lumix GH4 with the 45mm 2.8 for macro shots and the two zoom lenses listed below for anything else.

 

Photography: Micro four-Thirds

 
PANASONIC LUMIX GH4 Body 4K Mirrorless Camera, 16 Megapixels, 3 Inch Touch LCD, DMC-GH4KBODY (USA Black)
Panasonic
 
PANASONIC LUMIX Professional 12-35mm Camera Lens G X VARIO II, F2.8 ASPH, Dual I.S. 2.0 with Power O.I.S., Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, H-HSA12035 (2017 Model, Black)
Panasonic
PANASONIC LUMIX G LEICA DG MACRO-ELMAR LENS, 45MM, F2.8 ASPH., PROFESSIONAL MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, MEGA OPTICAL I.S., H-ES045 (USA BLACK)
Panasonic
Panasonic H-HSA35100 F2.8 II ASPH 35-100mm Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Mount POWER Optical I.S. LUMIX G X VARIO Professional Lens
Panasonic
 

Photography: DSLR

 
Nikon D750 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body
Nikon
 
Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8D Fixed Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras - White Box (New)
Nikon
Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 50mm F/1.4D DSLR Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
Nikon
Nikon 85mm f1.4D AF Nikkor Lens
Nikon
 
Cheeky Lime Livy Bag (no longer available)

Cheeky Lime Livy Bag (no longer available)

S-ZONE Vintage Canvas Genuine Leather Trim DSLR SLR Camera Shoulder Messenger Bag (Black)
S-ZONE
Shootsac Lens Bag. Shoulder camera bag with three neoprene lens pouches for professional photographers.
Shootsac
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categories: Articles
Saturday 06.10.17
Posted by Jessica Lewis
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