Carry Less, Shoot Better: My Minimal Photography Kit

[@NoelScharer-qm5jk]

The less you think about gear, the more you focus on the art! Great Vid.

[@rogerbrooksfilms]

I have the 3L version of that bag, perfect for an X100, Pocket 3 and small accessories. You’re right, smaller set ups make a huge difference in terms of weight and practicality.

[@frits1463]

I use the 3L version of this bag containing a Leica Q3 (can crop to 90mm) , extra battery, some filters, iphone, drivers license, keys, lens cloth.

[@OliverSmith-yd4ri]

Very good video and I totally agree. I'm in Venice right now. Only took a slingbag with the 50 1.2, the 70-200 2.8. and a flash. Best desicion ever.

[@TommyDanger5]

Very helpful video! I use a Shimoda 30L for the initial travel and event work but have a WANDRD sling bag for the quick day trips around town or a short hike. I find the slings are everything you said in this video and the backpack is an excellent comfortable long day and big travel addition. One thing I cannot stop seeing is the DJI pocket 3 it sounds like it's the must-have new small video camera.

[@55beethoven]

On point re: benefits of a sling. Have two 6L slings myself. Recently on a trip to Rome decided to try a Wandrd sling, which is slightly bigger than the PD with a little more space for both the R5 and a leica film camera. Worked like a charm. Wasn’t as heavy as I anticipated. The pouch at the bottom proved to be invaluable carrying a small umbrella in the cold spring rain. So many cool choices in the sling market. Nice vid!

[@TKNORTH]

They definitely make a difference! I quite like the 6L limit of the PD at the moment. Allows for enough, but avoids tempting me to try force more gear into it haha.

[@terrydear4038]

Nicely timed. I’m off to UK,Spain and Portugal in a week or two. I looked at a back pack with side access (Shimoda) but it’s a lot to carry all the time. Agree that a back pack to carry a couple of cameras, lenses, filters, film etc then a sling in the suitcase for everyday. Thanks for this. Appreciate.

[@TKNORTH]

So welcome and enjoy your trip 😊 I definitely enjoy this option, as you can still take a few different options overall but switch up what you put in the sling day to day.. which is always nice 🙏

[@robgroc7661]

I use the PD 3L with s Fujifilm XT5 and 2 lenses: Fujinon 18-55 mounted on the camera & the Fujinon 70-300 plus extra batteries (which I usually don't need on one day) plus cleaning stuff in case I would need it...

[@stew_redman]

I've used a messenger bag for years. More than enough for a most of my photography. I only use a backpack when I'm doing a shoot with a model and need more equipment.

[@TKNORTH]

I guess it definitely depends on the style / type of shoot.. but I have always found it hard to ditch the backpack in the past!

[@stew_redman]

@@TKNORTH There's always the fear of leaving something behind that you might use 😆

[@TKNORTH]

This is definitely it 😂

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

I have been using the 6L PD sling for years. Awesome for travel! I usually just keep my RF24-70 mounted to my R5 in it and a flash for indoor events or my EDC for outdoor activities. Also, being a dad, I wanted something lightweight and fast as I very often take my sling with my camera almost everywhere we go. Other than that I only have a huge LowePro 450 for wildlife photography.

[@Ed-fn1ti]

What strap is that?

[@piemmnc]

I'm sorry TK but the SSC Napoli jersey in the thumbnail???? like???

[@TKNORTH]

haha thank you dude, much respect!

[@JulianLallo]

Great setup man. I’ve been running similar setup but gone even smaller using fujifilm xt 4. Osmo is a good addition I should looks at.

[@mikedyson_]

Some great shots and footage here man! I got myself a PGY Tech Sling bag about a year ago and use it 90% of the time now. Definitely feels less constrained than with the back pack.

[@gerardneedham]

Nice video as always bro, I’m thinking about down grading from a 10l sling to a 6l sling I found my set up a bit too heavy in Korea

[@TKNORTH]

Thanks matey! Yeh even the 6L if I load it up enough (throw in the 70-200 with the 50mm) I definitely start to feel it weighing me down after a while 😂

[@pilarpsp127]

28mm pancake is a nice one to have

[@sstokoe2301]

You should look at the Wotancraft 7L Pilot……. I think you would love it!

[@TKNORTH]

Oh cheers I will take a look 😊

[@sstokoe2301]

@@TKNORTH …. I think the style would be great for you! With your loyal followers I’m sure Wotancraft will set you up with a great bag.

[@stephanweiskorn6760]

Excellent video 😊!

[@nelsonclub7722]

35 years in the game as a wedding photogpraher with ever changing gear over the years and I am still yet to find a good way to carry our gear and we take the absolute bare minimum. 2 Instax Mini's and a torch!!!. Seriously I have got our kits to the absolute "couldn't carry less' but still haven't found a suitable solution for us

[@QKvox]

Most of the time I take my camera with one lens on it and a battery and that is enough for a day of photography for me

[@TKNORTH]

That always feels good! I still do this on some casual days, but I also find the sling not too much more effort than just the camera. Nice to be able to store other odd and ends sometimes as well!

[@QKvox]

@@TKNORTH makes sense, for the days I want to shoot film I bring a bag to put one or two extra rolls of film in and I also bring my digital camera (with a different focal length lens on it) in a little bag just in case

[@rafafit1904]

Just leica q2 = 28mm, 35mm, 50mm and 75mm + rf 70-200. And done !

[@ElMacho0423]

I tried downsizing to a point and shoot camera but the R5 with the 50mm is way too good.

[@beatrizkj]

I need a new camera soooo bad 😢 very nice video too!!

[@Home4520]

This minimalist doesn't mean light...or cheap. My walk-around kit is the rf 50 1.8 and the rf 28 paired with the RP. Small enough for a 3L sling, it fits in my glove box. Always ready.

[@TKNORTH]

Certainly not cheap - but still very much a professional kit that allows for high quality video at the same time. Coming from someone who has often carried x2 full-frame bodies , always had a tripod, sometimes a drone, it's still very minimal for me 😂 And the weight is very easy for me coming from a large backpack for years. But agree that's different for everybody. I have certainly thought about swapping out my 50 for the 1.8 - but its just such a good lens I can't let it go.

[@Home4520]

No arguing with that, cheers!

[@stephaniegiancola4061]

Which presets are you using in the photos from the video? :)

[@TKNORTH]

Mostly the same one from the CineFilm pack, it's a new one I added in called Haru :) Few tweaks depending on the photos, but often just exposure / shadows for these ones!

[@smaruzzi]

The PD 10L is insufficient most of the time with Canon RF gear. I shoot Canon - R5 and R3 - and one body + 2 compact lenses is the best I can fit. The recently launched RF 24-105mm f2.8 is a perfect example of the constant tension between weight/size and carry-ons. That lens and the R5 barely fit inside the PD 10L sling bag, essentially forcing me either to walk around with just that lens or revert to a backpack. Unsolvable dilemma

[@antoniocorreia5820]

What about the corded neck strap? Source please? ✌️

[@TKNORTH]

I picked this one up from Etsy! I believe the store name was BokehCameraStraps if you want to find it ✌️

[@Gigldog]

Nice Video. What are those Sunglasses? :)

[@TKNORTH]

Thanks so much! Actually just from Uniqlo haha like most of my clothes 😛

[@TomasRamoska]

Less is More 👌

[@TKNORTH]

Holds true for me!

[@paulsehstedt6275]

If you really want to carry less, then switch to a rangefinder camera. No bulky lenses, just small ones, that fit into jacket pockets. I've three lenses: 24, 50 and 90 mm, all with the same filter thread. No sling bag needed at all. Keep on rolling.

[@gpdoyon]

I’ve got a Fujifilm X100V. Absolutely, much less to carry, and I love it. But, it’s kinda limiting to me sometimes.

[@TKNORTH]

I often do if only taking stills! This setup is definitely more aimed at both photo and video - as I still use my R5 a lot for all sorts of video as well. I often take my X-Pro 3 (not a true range finder but close enough) for more casual photo days, but personally still opt for the sling compared to pockets, even if only for one extra lens.

[@professionalpotato4764]

If only someone else made a FF digital rangefinder that didn't cost at least $5000.

[@cameraprepper7938]

No rangefinder system cameras are more light weight than many mirrorless Cameras, I have never like rangefinder cameras ! With a EVF, you get what you see !

[@o0YumRamen0o]

That Casetify case does not suit your minimalistic style

[@istvann.huszar420]

"Minimal" photography kit for $7200! 😄