What’s In My Camera Bag
Many hours of thoughtful consideration and energy went into selecting my gear and assembling my Leica Q2, Q2 Monochrom, Q3, and SL2 camera system. I own all the gear listed here and would only recommend my equipment.
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Cameras
Leica Q2, Q2 Monochrom, Q3, M6, and SL2 Camera – I’ve shot many camera systems throughout my career. I can confidently say the Leica Q2, Q2 Monochrom (Review), Q3 (Review), M6, and SL2 are the best cameras I’ve ever used.
- Leica SL2
- Leica SL2-S
- Leica SL2 with 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens
- Leica SL2-S with 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens
- Leica Q2
- Leica Q2 Monochrom
- Leica Q3
- Leica M6
Lenses
- Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens (Review)
- Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens
- Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens (Review)
- Panasonic S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. Lens (Review)
- Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens for Leica L
- Sigma TC-2011 2x Teleconverter for Leica L
- Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN | Contemporary Lens
- Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Lens
- Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Lens
- Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Lens
- Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary Lens
- TTArtisan Tilt 50mm F1.4 Manual Focus Prime Lens
- Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens
Bags and Accessories
- McKinnon Camera Pack 25L– from Nomatic offers multiple organizing possibilities. The backpack includes an adjustable ladder system and a divider kit to organize your photography gear securely according to your needs.
- McKinnon 8L Camera Sling – functional and practical for anyone who needs easy access to their gear while on the go.
- Peak Design, Everyday Sling 3L – is my “go-to” camera bag when walking around town. The bag accommodates my Leica Q2 or Q2 Monochrome, B+W Filters, iPhone, batteries, and ProMaster SD Cardholder. The Peak Design Everyday Sling 3L is lightweight and provides easy, quick access to camera equipment. I like the FlexFold dividers for interior bag customization, and the zip system is weatherproof. It’s comfortable and can be worn on your shoulder for long periods.
- Peak Design Everyday Sling 6L and Everyday Backpack 20L are my “go-to” bags for a landscape photography trip to the Southwest or Yosemite National Park.
- Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap is the most elegant, unobtrusive way to protect your camera from accidental drops. The wrist loop magnetically locks in the open position or comfortably cinches on your wrist for added security.
- Peak Design Capture Camera Clip is the most secure, convenient, and accessible way to carry your camera. The clip keeps your camera readily available by attaching the system to your backpack for hiking or biking on your favorite trail.
- Vivante Luxury Sheetline Camera Wrist Strap is an excellent wrist strap for my Leica Q2 and Q2 Monochrom. The beautifully crafted wrist strap is insanely soft on your wrist, has the perfect length, and is exceptionally sturdy.
- Oberwerth Holster Bag for Leica M or Q Camera offers optimal protection by fully encasing the camera’s lens and ease of use with a downward opening front that closes with hidden but strong magnets. The crossbody holster can be worn over the shoulder like a messenger bag or, as the name suggests, across the body for maximum security.
- Oberwerth Leica Q2 Bag with the perfect “fit” for your Leica Q1 or Leica Q2. It fits like a second skin, ideally suited for a Q with a handle—the ideal Leica Q bag for every occasion.
- LIM Metal Grip Genuine Leather Camera Half Case for Leica Q2 is made of genuine leather outside & aluminum bottom. You can easily change memory cards and batteries without removing the case. The case also incorporates an Arca-style tripod mount on the bottom for tripod use.
Filters
- NiSi 75mm Professional Kit
- NiSi 100mm v7 Advance Kit
- B+W 49mm Basic Black & White (Yellow) MRC 022M Glass Filter
- B+W 49mm Basic Black & White (Orange) MRC 040M Glass Filter
- B+W 49mm Basic Black & White (Light Red) MRC 090M Glass Filter
- B+W 49mm Basic Black & White (Dark Red) MRC 091M Glass Filter
Tripod and Accessories
- Ulanzi & COMAN Lightweight Travel Tripod – compact and lightweight, perfect for hiking or traveling worldwide.
- NEEWER Panoramic Aluminum Alloy Tripod Head is a sturdy all-metal design that accommodates the Leica SL2 or Q2. The panoramic tripod head features include degree stop increments of 15/30/45/60/90, an accurate leveling system, and compatibility with Peak Design’s Travel Tripod.
- NEEWER Gimbal Tripod Head Professional Heavy Duty Aluminum Alloy with Arca Type Quick Release Plate
- NEEWER Carbon Fiber Monopod
- IFOOTAGE Monopod Cobra 3 C180F-P with Pedal Locking Control
Printer and Computer Systems
- Epson SureColor P900 Printer – I’ve used Epson printers in my studio for the past 20 years. It’s the gold standard for professional photographers!
- LaCie 5 TB Rugged Mobile Hard Drive (Thunderbolt & USB 3.0 Type-C) – This hard drive is built like a tank! It’s a cost-effective solution instead of purchasing an SSD external hard drive.
- Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro
- LG UltraWide 40WP95C-W 39.7″ 21:9 Curved FreeSync 5K2K HDR IPS Monitor
- Apple 11″ iPad Pro M2 – I use my iPad Pro on the road to upload images to the device for proofing and storage. I can start looking at my images before I get home. While on a plane home from a landscape photography trip, I can select my images for further processing back in the studio.
- Lexar 128 GB Professional SD Cards
- Calibrite ColorChecker Studio – I use the Calibrite ColorChecker Studio to calibrate my LG UltraWide Monitor and Epson Printer.
- Capture One – I’ve tested all major RAW Software programs on the market today, and I can say that Capture One produces the best image quality from RAW files – period!