My New Favorite Camera | What's in My Photography Bag

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I don't talk about gear very often on this channel but it's still a very important aspect in the world of photography and videography. I'm currently stuck in doors and thought this might be information people find useless or give ideas too. I recently added two new additions to the pack and felt like it was a good time to dabble in why. I've never done a full breakdown of whats in my camera bag. You'll find that most of what I own isn't the newest, or the best, or the bleeding edge. I just like reliable stuff that helps me get out there and find stories to tell. Hope you find this useful, let me know if you do.
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 : www.alexarmitage.com/gear
Colored Magnetic Filters: mavenfilters.com/aff/12/
Photography Camera: geni.us/Canon-R5
Canon RF 14-35 f4 - geni.us/rf14-35
Canon RF 70-200 f4 - geni.us/RF70-200f4
Canon RF 100-500 - geni.us/RF100-500
Video Camera: geni.us/Canon-R7
Sigma 18-35 f1.8 - geni.us/Sigma18-35
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - geni.us/DJIOsmPocket3
Drone: geni.us/DJI-Mavic3-Pro
Shimoda X70 - geni.us/ShimodaX70
Benro Globetrotter Tripod - geni.us/MeFotoGlobeTrotter
Benro Mach 3 Tripod - geni.us/BenroMach3Legs
𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬
Website: alexarmitage.com
Discord Community: / discord
Instagram: / alexarmitage_
Vero: vero.co/alexarmitage
Vanlife 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫
Fridge: geni.us/campfridge
Power/Battery: geni.us/campbattery
USB Fan: geni.us/USBThinFan
Clothes Pack Cubes: geni.us/ClothesPackingCubes
Car Mirror: geni.us/CampingMirror
Toiletry Bag: geni.us/ToiletryBag
Window Nets: geni.us/WindowNets
Black Hole Duffel: geni.us/BlackHoleDuffel
Electronic Organizer: geni.us/ElectronicOrganizer
Thermocell: geni.us/ThermoCell
Organizing Bag: geni.us/WaxOrganizerBag
Empty Spray Bottle: geni.us/EmptySprayBottle
Camp Light: geni.us/camplight
Quality USB Light: geni.us/QualityUSBLight
Affordable USB Light: geni.us/AffordableUSBLight
Car First Aid: geni.us/CarFirstAid
Portable Speaker: geni.us/JBLPortableSpeaker
Portable Power Strip: geni.us/PortablePowerStrip
Lens Cloths: geni.us/MicrofiberLensCloths
Camera Straps: geni.us/BigCameraStrap
Camera Wipes: geni.us/CameraCleaningWipes
Cooking 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫
Electric Tea Kettle: geni.us/ElectricBoil
Big Table: geni.us/campbigtable
Camp Stove: geni.us/everestcampstove
Cutting Board: geni.us/campcuttingboard
Measuring Cups: geni.us/MeasuringCups
Knife: geni.us/campknife
Knife Cover: geni.us/KnifeCover
Skillet: geni.us/camplegendskillet
Coffee Cups: geni.us/DurableCoffeeCup
Car Bowls: geni.us/DurableCampingBowls
Car Plates: geni.us/DurablePlates
Camping 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫
Camp Sporks: geni.us/SmallCampSporks
Long Camp Spork: geni.us/LongSpork
Jet Boil: geni.us/JetBoil
Hiking First Aid Kit: geni.us/HikingFirstAid
GPS: geni.us/GPS-Garmin66i
Binoculars: geni.us/VortexBinoculars
Walkie Talkies: geni.us/Motorola-T800
Aeropress: geni.us/AeroPressCamping
Osprey 24L: geni.us/OspreyStratos24
Mosquito Head Net: geni.us/MosquitoHeadNet
Portable Chair: geni.us/MoonliteChair
Hammock: geni.us/EnoDoubleHammock
Straps: geni.us/EnoStraps
Music (Typically) from Musicbed:
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0:00 Intro
1:05 The Bag - Weight / Travel / Setup
9:10 Canon R5
10:15 Canon RF14-35 f4
12:08 Canon RF70-200 f4
14:14 Canon RF100-500
15:34 Maven Filter
16:05 Canon R7
17:33 Sigma 18-35 f1.8
18:36 DJI Pocket 3
20:20 DJI Mavic 3 Pro
22:09 Charging Batteries
23:40 Accessories & Zoom F2
26:20 Tripods

[@AlexArmitage]

Hey. Thanks for scrolling down to say something nice here 🙂

[@flojoso1]

Love the theme of convenience being king. That’s what I’ve gone for for most of my gear too

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks Matt :)

[@Abdi_Mohamed_]

I like the fact that your not trying to sell/conivence me to get your gear. its a refreshing video.. Am eyeing up the R7 to pair with my R6.. juggling with the R7 or the R8 mainly for video as a B camera

[@AlexArmitage]

If you have a use for the crop factor, its helpful as well!

[@mitchellmysliwiecphotography]

Nice walk through of gear, but the last 45 seconds was the best! Hope the frozen hellscape thaws and you find some rainbows

[@rayl801]

I have a similar R5 & R7 camera setup, however I am a bit surprised that you don't even mention the Canon rf-s kit lenses available for the R7. My lightweight travel setup, which is smaller and lighter than you have, is the rf-s 10-18mm (16-29 equiv fov), and 18-150mm (29-240 equiv fov) with my R7. For inexpensive and extremely light and small lenses, the image quality is actually pretty decent, and for travel and landscape use, very easy to pack and carry. While not the fastest aperatures & best build quality (i.e. plastics and not weather sealed), still hard to beat for this type of use. For the R5 I decided to use ef-rf adapters with my old Canon ef 16-35 f/4 L IS, Tamron ef 35-150mm f/2.8-4, and 100 f/2.8 L macro. I did also get the Canon rf 100-500L lens as it is a fabulous lens for wildlife (R7, 160-800 equiv fov) and landscapes (R5) (traded in my ef 70-200 f/2.8 L and ef 100-400L lens to get this pricey lens).

[@AlexArmitage]

Just don't own any as I also have the R5!

[@kurtomen3612]

Great video. You did mention that the DJI Mic 2 have 32 bit float and I have the same, but as I remember it's 32 internal recording not through Bluetooth. not sure if there is a possibility to sync the mic to let's say the pocket 3 and trigger the internal recording to make it easier in post.

[@ezbass]

I keep on thinking about a longer telephoto lens, but I also find my two zoom lenses cover pretty much everything I want to shoot. The best thing is, because my gear is micro 4/3, I can get away with a shoulder bag most of the time, which is so much easier to access. I do like my backpack though.

[@markjensen663]

I think you are the first KZbin photographer to tell people they don’t need a bigarse Shimoda pack. They are all using them and people always ask what bag they have. The difference is they are vloggers and carry all video gear to do that. Like you said 95% of the photographers would be better off with a 30 liter pack.

[@AlexArmitage]

I WOULD LOVE TO JUST HAVE A 30L PACK haha

[@hughwolfe1176]

Afternoon Alex and Sophia, Food for thought, do I really need all of the stuff I have… Alex I think this is the happiest I’ve seen you in quite a while. My guess is it’s got something to do with Sophia and not your camera gear 😊

[@AlexArmitage]

shhh don't tell her my secrets Hugh!

[@j.kimmer1509]

One of the best/ easy to watch "what's in my bag" video.

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks for the kind words

[@robertwhitemoto]

Great video Alex, I have the R5, 15-35 2.8, 24-105 f4, and the 100-500... mostly the same setup and I cover the full range 15-500. Keep producing and I'll keep watching.

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks Robert!

[@lb_projekt]

I'm just subscribed to your channel after saw some of your videos. I really appreciate the fact you are a genuine person. And I like the videos obviously. I wish you the best for real

[@AlexArmitage]

very kind of you, thank you!

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I also shoot Canon. R5, RF 14-35 F/4, and RF 24-105 F/4 are my main landscape shooters. I use an RF 100-500 and sometimes the 1.4x extender for birds. I'm thinking of getting the 100-400 for landscape as it's much lighter than the 100-500. I used to use an R6 for video; but I recently got a GoPro 12 and I'm very happy with it. I'm looking to downsize a little just because I'm now 70. Very fit, but still. I have other lenses too, but these are my main ones.

[@AlexArmitage]

Thats a nice kit!

[@juanitakelly3082]

Good tips!

[@fredericbeudot822]

We all need a Sophia in our lives to remind us that the ton of equipment on our back is really not that important. My wife’s been doing that for me for over 30 years 😉

[@AlexArmitage]

Haha.

[@KennyBellau]

This was great! Thanks! That Mavic 3 Pro looks so huge compared to my Mini 3 Pro. I bet that alone would save a lot of space and weight, with the obvious trade offs of image quality. But I've had great results with the Mini and it fits in my pocket (if I'm wearing baggy cargo shorts).

[@AlexArmitage]

it is huge comparatively. Drone photos are really important for me though so I didn't want to downsize the camera. Not that the mini doesn't take decent photos.

[@MysterSer333]

Oh, Sophia🤣

[@CapricornGirl9]

I love my MeFoto Tripods. I have the lime green as well and just bought the carbon fiber Globetrotter. Thanks for going through your bag, I really appreciate it.

[@AlexArmitage]

Thanks so much!

[@davidgillespie6604]

Normally, I skip gear videos. Sure glad I didn't skip this one. I am continually fighting with myself over gear in the field, i.e., take more in case, vs take less 'cause I rarely use the extra stuff. You have definitely given the "take less" side a lot of support. Thanks.

[@AlexArmitage]

Most of the time, I don't miss anything and sometimes more choices means worse results.

[@hypechomp4981]

man your reviews of the iPhone Pro cameras were so good! Can you compare the new Samsung phones with the iPhones??

[@AlexArmitage]

If I could get one, sure :) haha

[@TimvanderLeeuw]

About USB-C charging, I now have some camera batteries that have a USB-C charging connector built right into the battery. Talk about convenience! I can charge the batteries with ease, without bringing a charger, even when they’re not inside the camera.

[@AlexArmitage]

oh thats cool. Did it inhibit they mAH?

[@TimvanderLeeuw]

@@AlexArmitage I'm not sure what you mean by inhibiting they mAH? The batteries that I have (for my Fuji) have slightly higher capacity in mAH than Fuji's own batteries, I'm sure similar batteries with USB-C charging plug are also available for Canon but I don't know if the capacity will be more or less than Canon original batteries.

[@cgriggsiv]

I actually have the shimada action pack x55 The metal frame is actually the same size as a 75 But the width and depth are actually an inch shorter on each side so my height is actually 22 in with the metal frame I do love the fact that I can take out the inserts with shimada bags they are always a good to go at least for me And since I do a lot of bikepacking only the camera and a few hours and ends go in the bag I probably could have gotten with the action pack 35 since most of my camping equipment goes on the bike anyways But since I go over to my brother's and he lives in Mesa Arizona so yes I have to fly there and yes and no I have not gone there with the bag yet Yes I can't wait to go back and no I haven't tried it with the flight yet but that's the reason why I chose this bag to fit in the cargo with my camera equipment for a easier flight and very small range of clothing to put in that role top with a smaller insert yes I have two inserts the medium and the small the medium is for the dlsr and the small I made a mistake thought it was for the dlsr it's actually for the mirrorless but Pentax does make one mirrorless camera and that is the Pentax k-01

[@stkuj]

What's really nice is shooting the Pocket 3 in D-log and grading it to match the Mavic video.

[@AlexArmitage]

Agreed!

[@rayspencer5025]

Try a Lens Band to help limit that focus/zoom creep. Counter to what the product photos might show, you need to get the widest Len Band and then position it so that the band overlaps snuggly on the ring and non-movable body section. It is not a great fix, but it does help with that problem. An added tip is that if you have a couple of lenses that look very similar, you can use different colored bands to quickly identify them

[@AlexArmitage]

good tip!

[@kevinargue6514]

For flights I take the belt off, have it scrunched all the way down, and wear it low over only one shoulder to make it look smaller. Have never had a problem.

[@AlexArmitage]

haven't had to do this yet but I know I can

[@brianmckeever5280]

Interesting to see. Yes, convenience is one of the reasons I went with micro 4/3. Equiv. of 16-800 FF in a WANDRD Lite is terrific. I have two Shimodos and they are just too big, even the 25. When I tripod -- almost never at this point -- I use the Leofoto LS-285CEX with the leveling head and a GH-PRO II geared head. Loves me some geared heads for landscapes. Happy trails!

[@AlexArmitage]

Thinking about a leofoto! Want to try one out

[@thomassch.4110]

Hey Alex! Have a great day 🙋‍♂️

[@AlexArmitage]

Hey you too!

[@moneyboys2010]

Would love your take & use on the OSMO Pocket 3

[@AlexArmitage]

Noted :) Maybe when I get to use it more!

[@lindaspenard7301]

Good morning Alex 🌈 and Sophia 🌞

[@AlexArmitage]

Hi Linda!

[@jessejayphotography]

Hey Alex, great setup. I would recommend looking into the RF 100-400 as a replacement for the 100-500 based on what you said in the video. It is a light and inexpensive telephoto with good quality and still has IS for video. Can be used in a pinch for longer photos but will need something like DxO (or Canons DPP) to get the most out of it. I have a similar setup: R5, RF 14-35 (awesome lens!), RF 24-105, and the RF 100-400. Sometimes I wish I had 200mm and haven’t thought about the 70-200 f/4…I wish Canon would make a L series 28-200 or something like Nikon has.

[@AlexArmitage]

I'd have to convert that and the IS is not nearly as good as the 100-500. I believe the RF system has better IS when combined with the native mount. Where as they don't work in tandem as well when adapted.

[@jessejayphotography]

@@AlexArmitage Not the EF 100-400 the RF 100-400 (non-L).

[@AlexArmitage]

TIL that exists lol @@jessejayphotography

[@justinbrown7908]

Stu made me buy an x3. Tell us more about the pocket!

[@AlexArmitage]

Get one if you film videos haha. But yes, thinking about it.

[@infrequentgamer_greg]

Alex...Sophia is cute!

[@AlexArmitage]

Don't gotta tell me twice :)

[@shengyetang7220]

Hi Alex, where do you put your filters?

[@AlexArmitage]

What do you mean? They are in the little case at the top left of the bag when I lift it up!

[@shengyetang7220]

Well, these pieces of glass is a burden to me. They are heavy and easy to break. @@AlexArmitage

[@AlexArmitage]

They sit in a case. Check out my maven filter review video! @@shengyetang7220

[@shengyetang7220]

Thanks, bro.@@AlexArmitage

[@ccsocal768]

Yikes! I would NOT keep all my cameras and lenses in just one bag. Especially living in a car with that one bag sitting on the passenger seat all the time. If that bag gets stolen you are screwed. I would have two smaller bags for each camera. And I would hide one of the bags out of eye view when not using.