. . . **what is in your CAMERA BAG!** A tip of the hat to Richard (Onslow) for giving me the idea. Your fame increases every day my MAS friend! ;] *"Now that would make an interesting separate thread - what do you have in your camera bag :D"* So, here is what I normally tote around in my current camera bag, aside from cell phone and wallet which I usually slip in there as well. 1) Camera (duh) 2) USB cable (my preferred method for downloading photos) 3) AC power adaptor (useful when working in the 'studio') 4) Filter container for circular polarizer 5) Pens (you can never have too many) 6) Spare battery (a must) 7) Tripod mount 8) Lens cap 9) Spare CF card 10) Mini-tripod for macro work (or whatever) 11) Remote for shutter release (for dashing self-portraits) 12) Spare change (for bribes) 13) Spare Xd card (if memory fails...) 14) All-purpose tool (thanks McGuyver) 15) Lens cloth (National Geographic version for added cool factor) 16) Chapstick (moist lips a must!) 17) A vote for Pedro window sign (don't ask) No, the keyboard doesn't fit. ;] So, that's what I haul around with me. What do you guys have in yours???

And I was just about to be a smart@ss and ask about the keyboard. Bummer :pp Nice gear, Kort :D

I was going to ask why you carry around a keyboard,lol.And I agree,moist lips ARE an absolute must!We all know how many shots have been ruined by camera-shake whilst licking one's lips! I see Christa and I think alike.Is it just me,or is RR getting all pokey again?It WAS better for a while...

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now thats a neat camera bag.. kort and a really good simon say... but do you really want to see inside a ladies camera bag... ermmm.. lipstick. hair brush..mirror..tissues..perfume ..purse((wallet)) ..personal things.. those wet wipes insect spray..small first aid kit... oh yes dont forget camera two lens, batteries, cards..hooked onto the side of the bag my 100mm -400mm bag...uv filters.. pol/ filters.. pen diary actually kort.. my camera bags a marvllous handbag also..sighes.. never give a bag to a woman.. but l do keep every thing separate...from the equipment.. Nikki

Nikki, yes show me/us what you have in your bag. That goes for you others too. No holding back now! ;] Marlene and Christa...I should have known you'd try to be wise@sses, hahah. LOL @ Marlene's comment about camera shake and lip-licking. I haven't noticed it getting any slower than normal. At times it takes a while to connect and other times it is quite fast. In other worlds...normal. 8]

LOL @ Nikki!Never give a bag to a woman,indeed!I deliberately keep mine small for just that reason.If my bag is too big,things will go in it that will never be seen again,lol. I don't have anything too exciting in my camera bag equipment-wise.I didn't need much for the coolpix,and I'm transitionally using my hubby's new cam so there's not much in the way of extras there,either.An extra lens,a lens cloth,manual,spare cards and battery...and that's it.Not really photo-worthy stuff.Sorry!But I'm sure some of the big boys here will be happy to show you all their accoutrement!

omg it has come back to haunt me !!!!!
LOL
Well thats a fine neat collection you got there Kort.

Gonna have to give me some time on this one I'm just getting something to eat, the camera bag is up in my spare room/studio spewing contents all over the place no doubt! and well things could be just a little floury up there just at the moment - lmao

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Sheesh...don't worry about things not being "photo worthy" -- whatever that means. This is a Simon, don't tell us what you got, SHOW US! Mine was nothing special. This is just to give others an idea of what you carry around with you. Looking forward to yours Richard! ;o)

Sigh....okay.You don't have to yell,lol.I guess I can't let a fellow MAS member have a Simon without replies.I'll get right on it. :^)

over-exposed.. but i'm not getting all this out again :P just the basics.. no list.. you'll have to guess ;] broken Oly4000 stuck at attention is standing in for Oly5050Camedia ..just ordered a larger cam bag for my digital too :]

Looks like you'll need it cyn. So, you're next for Simon Quite a collection you have there, I love all the film equipment you've got. Funny, my C5050 is broken at "attention" too! ;]

I carry this around everywhere I go.

• Nikon D70
• Nikon8700
• Kodak DC215(which took the pic)
• 70-300 4/5.6 D ED Nikkor Lens
• 18-70 6.1 EN EL Nikon Lens
• Various UV protectors and Polarizer filters
• 2 Battery Chargers and extra batteries
• A few Memory cards including 2 1GIG cards.
• Blower
• Lens cloths
• Name cards
• SB-600 Flash
• 500DX W/Head SLIK Tripod
• ML-L3 Remote
• Laptop occasionally
• Sunglasses, pens, Card reader,and lots of times chocolate bars.

Dare not show u whats in mine...have a few according to what i'm going out for!!!!!....will have a try though!!!

LMAO @ This is a Simon, don't tell us what you got, SHOW US! We are supposed to have cameras to take pictures, not talk about them. Oh nice gear I see here. You would think I would know more about photography for as long as I have had cameras. I never did add all my 35mm stuff here, but have an arsenal of that too. Vote for Pedro.

Okay,here ya go Kortalouche.Try not to pant too loudly,lol. I think it's pretty obvious what I've got here.That's my Coolpix that I got for Mother's day to replace my quirky Minolta Dimage.The Sigma lens goes to my hubby's new Canon 10D.I'm using it to take the pic.He got a deal on it that was to good to pass up...sooo,I should have a 20D in my hot little hands real soon.Gotta love that 'guilt-factor',lol. Contents:I have no idea what those cords are for.But I carry them with me anyway,lol.It's like the keys on your keychain that you have no idea what they go to.You keep them anyway,just in case.I know.It's nuts...Gotta have 'wet ones'...you never know when you'll get your hands dirty...and the ponytail holder is to stop my hair from blowing all over on windy days...The matches are,I'm sorry to say,for the occasional cigarette...no lectures please.LOL. And,my beloved iPod...I don't go anywhere without it,either. **I left out all my SLR stuff,since I haven't used it in ages.But I have plenty of goodies for it.** And that's it.You may all go and wipe your chins now.LOL. ;^)

i think i'll just delete mine.. lol

Pant? Mo

Wow, you and Doug both have got it goin on!
Love the inclusion of the iPod Marlene. I forgot to pack mine...it is charging at home. ;] Gotta get me some of those 1GB cards... ((drool, drool))

Wet ones...not that's a good idea. Ya never know when you'll need a good wipe. SALUTE

Don't you dare delete cyn! =]
By the way, if you were wondering where Andreas is today...he's at home, sick as a dog. ::sniff, sniff:: vote for Pedro

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OK I'm back here it is. I don't carry all these things with me all the time. I usually know what I am going out to photograph and take along what I need some is here or there could be other things I take too. The most important omission from the pic is of course sandwich's, drink & sweets essential for any day out :) I take most stuff when I want to take landscapes as they seem to need the most gear and the least when I go out in the city when I will take just the camera in that little grey case on my belt with a spare battery and card. So here: Tripod, Remote, Close-up lens, Telephoto lens, Lens hood, String[essential for tying things back], Tape[same], Torch[useful], Bean Bag[homemade], Notebook/pen/pencil, Lens wipes, Memory cards, Batteries, Bin Liner[essential for kneeling or sitting on], Plastic bags[keep camera dry], Tissues, Filters, Sq Filters & holder.

Ummmm I think Doug's the one that's got it 'goin' on' here,lol,but thank you,Kortalouche.But I really think you're just grateful someone else added a pic.Hey!You know I wouldn't let a MAS member down! ;^) Ooooh!Don't you just looooove your iPod?It's priceless to me! Re:Wet ones....you have no idea!!!And I'll leave it at that,lol. Cindy.Why on earth would you delete?You've got great stuff there!So do you Mr.D! Y finalmente...Arriba arriba Pedro!!!Ole'! LOL.

Thanks Marlene, you know me too well. ;] Richard, this is what I'm talkin about. You show me things that I haven't even considered bringing with me, but that could definitely come in handy. This is one of the things I was hoping to get outta this. I'm gonna add string, bin liner, a torch and wipes to my camera bag after this. :)

Thx everyone has got a superb collection of kit :)

cuz i'm sulking.. & spoiled enough as it is :P phhht! i will not envy.. & my pic is overexposed, yuk, i don't like it & my equip is inferior or just old & i'm irritated at my PC cuz i'm trying to make another banner & PSP keeps closing cuz my PC is spent.. gripe, gripe, gripe.. there better now.. time for lunch :D i will just note of what i would like at some future time & be thankful.. la la la...

I hear ya cyn. I got a good set-up and I still want better. If I hadn't dropped my C5050 in the canal, I'd still be using it I think. Photos from artists like you and Valentin show that the 5MP Oly's can take gorgeous pictures. Remember the Forum mantra, "It is not the cam, it is the photographer..." ;] About your computer...know that frustration too. Just keep your eyes on the prize...less than 2 days now!

AW poor thing...and yet you still provide RR with some of the finest images here.I'd be happy to do such work.And isn't the end result all that matters? But okay.Nothing wrong with a litle kvetching if it makes you feel better. @Richard...Love the idea of the bean bag and the thingy to kneel on.I just read you can use string to make a makeshift 'tripod'...although I can't wrap my brain around that one.I thought that was why you had the string...But what on earth is the torch for?

Torch = Flashlight ;]

it's ok.. i'm satisfied with my cam.. but this PC is sputtering & won't cough up the file i just saved without closing.. not sure yet of how long i have to go without cigs before i get a new one & i'll have to make up the dif in price but it's worth it no matter what happens.. gawd i luv to smoke.. shhh.. stop that.. gotta adjust my mindset.. i'll just be over here quietly strangling my PC.. carry on :]

Thanks for 'elucidating' me Kortalouche.Now I see the light,lol. ;^) Aw,I hear you Cindy.I know all too well that frustration.Good luck to you sweetie. :^)

No idea how you could make a tripod out of string - would be a challenge wouldn't it :)

Yes torch=flashlight in American so just handy to see in dark with or look down holes, etc. LOL

Surprised with all the birdie photographers about no one has got bird seed/food in their bag ? No honey for insects ? Water spray for that fresh dew look on flowers ?

Someone besides me must cheat surely ?

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Nope. Never cheated on a shot in my life. ;^P

Actually I never thought of that.I guess I'm not that 'swift'.Ooh.Horrible pun.My apologies.

My Zooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom is just too big to fit anywhere...*sigh*...occassionally I use a Sleeping Bag if I must. *salute*

My stuff...pretty much the basics! My new camera sling bag should be coming NEXT week! Right now I'm using a bag for each camera. Just been usin my KM 5D for the most part as of late,but it might not be a bad idea to lug the G6 along as well for a backup!

Pretty nice basics Joe! And Brian ((gape)) -- SALUTE!

Tedz mammoth gargantuan ZOOOOM gives a whole new meaning to OVER EXPOSED! (LOL!) I don't think a sleeping bag will do... Wrap that thing in a circus tent!! (HEHEH!)

A circus tent seems appropriate,indeed.It's big enough to be a sideshow attraction,lol. ;^)

Now I know why I'm not a photographer ;) I've got my Nikon hanging from my shoulder when I'm out there, a couple of spare batteries in the pockets of my camos, and a monopod in my hand...and that's it :p

Interesting Simon Kort.... especially after the bag post yesterday. *smile* Here's mine ..... I was rather incredulous after I started to empty it out that it actually holds *this* much. 1. Nikon D70 2. Nikon N90S film camera (for backup) 3. Nikon SB800 Speedlight flash unit 4. Nikon SB27 Speedlight flash (for backup) 5. Sekonic L358 Light Meter 6. Nikkor 50 f/1.8 D lens 7. Sigma 105 f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens 8. Sigma 20-40 f/2.8 EX DG IF Zoom 9. Nikon SC-28 Flash Cord 10. 5 Flash cards.... 2/ 256MB 3/512MB 11. Spare batteries AA's & Nikon Li-ion 12. Dust Blower 13. Cleaning Kit 14. MicroFiber Cloth 15. 2 Lens Hoods for the Sigma's 16. Nikon Remote 17. 8-10 rolls of film 18. LightSphereII Diffusion Dome (for flash) 19. a big plastic baggie for rain or other tragedies 20. Grey Card 21. Business Cards

I can see film in Michelle kit

Business cards!Now that's a great idea! At the very least,even if one isn't a 'pro',it may get one in a few otherwise closed doors and lend some possible credibility. :^)

OK here goes! :)

I don't take all of this with me, usually if I am shooting digital I have the D70, The E8700, a spare battery for each, two 512mb cf cards, and 1gb cf card. The remote for the D70, the SB600 and spare batteries for it. Oh yeah and the silica packets can be found in each camera bag, keeps things from getting damp! :)

If I am shooting film, I take the Canon AE1 or the Minolta 3xi, and a few lenses, lens cleaning kit, spare batteries and a few rolls of film (not shown). Of course the tripod is always in the car if I need it, along with an extra tripod mount. And then of course Austin will bring the T50 and the Sure Shot to shoot with, sometimes he has the 8700 too. :)

Pictured here:

Manon Tripod, Promaster Tripod, 2 Lowepro bags, 1 Generic bag, Lighter, Silica packets, 1 spare battery D70, 1 Spare Battery E8700, Nikon Wide Angle lens for 8700,Various Zoom and Macro lenses for film cams, Canon FTBn, Canon T50, Minolta 3xi, Canon Sure Shot, Nikon D70, Nikkor 70-300mm, Nikon E8700, Sony Mavica FD100, Fuji Fine Pix S3000 (missing from this image),2 512mb CF cards 1gb cf card, Cokin Filters (2), Cokin Filter adapter, Quantaray screw on Filter, Nikon SB600 Flash, Nikon remote, Spare AA batteries for flash, Lens cleaning kit, Lens hood, Lens cap, Camera body cap, SLR shutter release leash
and 50 business cards...

Brenda :)

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hit the motherload! getting quite a collection & ideas to add to the bag.. hey 'chelle!!! waves & hugz ..we got the same strap.. color too.. ;] ROFL.. i see yours come prepared Brian! do they even make protection that long?

In my Lowepro minitrekker (AW) we can find :

My Canon Digital Rebel with his grip and 2 batteries inside
My lenses : Canon 18-55, Tamron 28-105 and Tamron 70-300
My Binoculars, some cleaning mess (towels, air), some memory cards, the battery charger...

Sometimes you can find my wife's coolpix 885, my tripod, something to eat ;o)...
My laptop is in another bag.

Well, I think I can offically say that this Simon is a success! Thanks to all of you who have given us a glimpse of what you carry around (more or less). I have great new ideas of things to cram into my new bag(s) when it arrives. There is still time for more entries, but so far I think Brenda wins the "Most Stuff" category, lol! Of course, she's using 3 bags so it is only fair. Maybe if jimbO decides to play, that will change... ;]