In a few hours I’m off to a photowalk, so it’s time to pack the stuff, empty memory cards and make sure that the batteries are loaded.

I’ll be using this equipment:

• Camera bag: Lowepro Slingshot 200aw – for fast camera access
• Memory cards: 16GB, 8GB and 4GB Sandisk Extreme III
• Monopod: Gitzo GM2561T carbon fibre – low weight
• Camera: Nikon D300 – just great for photowalks; weather proof, good ISO and not as heavy as the full frame boys
• Lenses: Nikon 50mm/1.4, Nikon 85mm/1.8
• Flash: Nikon SB-900

Two lenses that I really like to bring at photowalks are the Nikon 105mm/2.8 VR and the Sigma 10-20mm. However, lately it’s become quite heavy to carry four lenses (OK, I’ll admit it: I’m not a strong guy ). Also I rarely use all the lenses I bring. I still haven’t figured out how to easily switch lenses with the 200AW, it takes time and is quite frustrating when repeated more than a handful times per photowalk.
I usually don’t use the flash much on photowalks, but I want to bring it just in case.

What do you usually bring to your photowalk and why?

Clarification: Before my current edit of this post, it looked like I might have a multitude of camera house choices – I don’t.

Posted August 15th, 2009 12:35 in Equipment.