What’s In My Camera Bag - African Photo Safari Edition

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So I'm headed to Kenya in Africa on my first Safari...this video is showing you what's in my camera bag. I've got everything from 2 Canon R3's to the NEW Sony a9 III, Canon 100-300, Canon 400 2.8, 28-70 f2, 85 1.2 and more. I am carrying ThinkTnak Bags and accessories as well.
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[@froknowsphoto]

Quick comment. I have been educated and informed and corrected about saying I am going to Africa. I am in Kenya, which is in Africa. As it was explained, it’s like saying you went to the United States…. Thanks for the correction everyone.

[@philshaw439]

A couple of tips - take a power strip rather than lots of individual plug in units. Your room may not have more than a couple of outlets - sometime none. Take a paint brush (2inch) to brush the dust off your gear at the end of the day. Most dust contamination issues come from accunulated dust on the bag, rather than dust in the air - unless you are very cavalier about changing lenses.

[@kyonru]

The airline watching this video: I CAN’T WAIT TO LOSE HIS BAGS!

[@flightscapeaviationphoto]

😂

[@Grr8jon]

I would hate to travel with that much gear! Hope you enjoy!

[@floatinsun]

I suggest Samsung s23 😂

[@jmp622]

Outfit looks clownish

[@wwkropp]

It’s to much gear, would take a few bungee cords to keep your equipment from flying all over. Also lens extenders are very important at this time of year. You’re gonna need all the reach you can get.

[@stefanusrheeder4162]

i normaly take my R5, 100-500 and 800f11 on safari. thats it. our animals in Africa gets spooked for nothing, depending on where the safari is..If it is in our national parks, for birdlife, 800 is the way to go most of the time. Jared will enjoy the safari for sure....we also use r6, but not always as seccessfull as the r5@@wwkropp

[@meme4one]

​​@@jmp622on him it does. I had one of those shirts ( looks like a columbia pfg) for years in the middle east and it worked very well. Can't argue that the hat and hair combo looks hilarious though.

[@jackparkervisuals]

Jared, I hope you have the best time on this trip! It’s great to see how enthusiastic and excited you are about it!

[@nokturnalivory]

So excited for your upcoming trip! Wishing you the best and I can’t wait to see your footage once you put it together to share your time away. Have a fantastic journey ❤

[@fardadpostwalatravels]

Safe travels, have an amazing trip to Africa ❤

[@ronanderson5736]

Sounds like an amazing trip! Have a great safe trip!

[@nazukeoya]

Your safari clothing is pretty funny and looks like a lot of fun. I think you overdid it on the gear though. I've been on 2 safaris and I did very well doing street photography and safari shooting with a Sony A1 and 100-400mm GM. But then again, it doesn't hurt to be prepared either. Have fun!

[@graceskyephoto]

So cool!! An African safari is one of the places on my bucket list!

[@JohnScarrott]

Have a fun trip! I'm looking forward to the updates!

[@mitchellloper1367]

Have a great trip! Looks like you're going to be ready to rock 'n roll for any occasion!

[@MichaelNatrin]

Great video. Excited to see what you photographed.

[@carlz3955]

Jared really prepare his gears like going for World War III, I mean isn't it too much gear for wildlife

[@garethcooper3544]

Remember to take a 1.4x and 2x TC for the big 400mm f2.8 L...it's the only lens that you can shoot wide open with either tele converters and not take an IQ hit. I makes the 400L a lot more versatile. Everyone loves a 600/f4 or a 800/5.6, while only taking the single (and smaller 400mm lens)

[@lynsmith1096]

Some very nice gear there with you Jared. Hope you have a great trip and look forward to seeing your footage.

[@riparianlife97701]

I shot a soccer game in Mexico a few nights ago. My first game shoot. The team was thrilled with my work. Sony A7iv, 70-200GM2.

[@belindabell7713]

enjoyed this very much!!

[@franktherabbit42]

I can't wait to see this video when it comes out. Have a great time!

[@metahduh4003]

Can't wait to see the images he comes back with.

[@AS-oz6ep]

Sounds awesome! A bucket list item, for sure.. Enjoy!

[@TLTPhotography]

Reassuring that I pack nearly the same gear (1/4th the cost though). Did Kili and safari in 2015 - you’re gonna love it!

[@6gwilliams]

Canon is loving you, and will remain the big financial sponsor of your ;projects with this trip shot on Canon gear. Enjoy your safari, I am sure you will get some great shots. Have a safe and fun trip. Cheers, and I also use the T9 4TB Samsung SSDs.

[@lawrencekeeney4317]

Have a great trip. I look forward to seeing the images you capture.

[@alfredogalindo2659]

Take care and good luck!

[@xxcaseyxxc]

I hope you're having a great time in Africa Jared!!

[@woodworm001]

Wow - when I visited Zambia in 2008 the entire weight limit per person was 12kg! I shot Pentax :)

[@boatingdave1883]

I know this is a really long advertisement, but I really love watching this stuff.

[@MartinV.]

Great Video!!

[@auwdioslave]

I'm so happy I decided to only bring my RX100 VI on my South Africa trip this year. Although I wished for a bit more range a few times, I managed to get all the shots I really wanted with my trusty little RX, without having to lug around a large camera bag all trip. If I ever go back, I'll probably pick up an RX10 IV to get more range, but since this trip and last year's trip to Peru, I must say that I've grown to love the single camera/lens experience for longer holidays.

[@dogflirt]

Hell yeah homie!! Hope you have fun 🙌🙌✊✊ I’m still binging Fro podcast 2023 - ✌️

[@97nelsn]

We need more of Safari Jared. Also, the T9’s really do double as a lint roller.

[@jeffreyklaum13]

I travel constantly with gear (3 setups + extra lenses, flash x3, action x2, drone, all the support gear, etc...). After a few mishaps with airlines I would never again travel, especially all the way to Africa, without a Pelican 1510 or like product. I always pack a extra backpack and/or bag in my checked luggage and transfer once I get to my destination. Airlines are evil. And all my checked luggage is hardshell. It has to be. Good luck and have fun. Can't wait to see the shots.

[@shkeo8122]

bro is on absolute no compromise, he is taking literally whole camera lense factory.

[@360gradenpanoramafotografi7]

Have a nice safari trip!

[@totalwargamer183]

Love the excitement! Have a blast, I went on safari in 2022 and I loaded up my bags with as much gear as I could, ended up only using probably 1/3rd of it. 😂😂 But, I would have kicked myself if I needed it and didn’t bring it and if you don’t have to worry about weight limits and you have the guns to lug it all, then pack away!

[@gwenncoath8941]

I agree. All that equipment can get pretty heavy pretty quickly. But with those biceps, maybe he won’t have a problem. 😉 Great point about the weight limit. I was in Costa Rica. The ticket agent told me to put my bag on the scale. I did that. Then he said “you step on the scale”. Good thing I had lost a few pounds hiking! 😉

[@tommydaynjer5334]

Looks like a TON of gear! I tend to want to bring everything I have too lol You should make a follow up video revealing all the stuff you actually wound up using and what you found you used the most, what shocked you about not using or using, etc it would be a great travel gear learning experience

[@Albertoabrian]

Can’t waiit

[@ItsPinecone_911]

Have a safe trip bro and looking forward to the videos. And yes bring the hat. Suits you well.

[@shaddring]

Going to need a safari preset in your next Fropack.....Also like the shirt, need a bigger hat with that FRO BRO! Safe travels.....

[@emaniebo]

Gear is everything

[@mikeogoli]

Jared, enjoy your trip to my beautiful country. Safari njema na burudika na Tusker baridi (safe travels and enjoy a cold Tusker)!

[@christophepodvin7339]

Lucky guy !!!

[@r.wilson8095]

Hey Jared, great post, glad you’re leaving that hat at home😊. I’m guessing canon is a sponsor for your upcoming trip. Can’t wait to see the end results. Have a fun trip!

[@Jordiephotography]

thank you for comfirming that the think thank can go in a plane.. I was a bit worried... but dang that gear 👌👌👌

[@jameswhitehead6758]

I've had the Mindshift 36L bag for a number of years (7:55). Wonderful piece of gear. It's been to Hawaii multiple times, New Zealand, and across the United States. Supremely comfortable and fits under airline seats (would not recommend because it murders leg room)

[@oupavideo]

Wow! This must be your first photo safari! Good luck.............................

[@SkiP_LA]

Looking forward for that froknowsphoto fleshlight partnership, maybe even a preset in fropack 5 named that 😂

[@rlpring78]

Sony 600 f/4 + 1.4 extender will be sweet in Africa with the A9III.

[@1989Goodspeed]

Really cool setup, the one thing I was expecting to see with the lenses but didn’t was a teleconverter. Yes I know you lose one f-stop but still a potential 800mm f/4… But that’s just me. Still safari… something to add to the bucket list!

[@julius4858]

It would be 800 f/5.6. You have to multiply focal length and aperture by 1.4 or 2 respectively.

[@mvp_kryptonite]

Enjoy dude!

[@charliejones2884]

Happy travels Jared! Don’t try to pet any of the kitties. I hope you get your hands on the 200-800 and can give it a review for us.

[@stefanusrheeder4162]

glad you made up your mind as to what bodies you will be using. where is your safari going to be? Botswana, south Africa? zimbabwe? ngorogoro transfrontier? enjoy it Jared.

[@sjenkin88]

I normally dislike the 'whats in my camera bag' video, but I really enjoyed - as someone who always packs too much kit - seeing what you've taken, and in someway left behind. Hope you have fun on your trip, good luck, safe journeys and happy snapping!

[@flightscapeaviationphoto]

The safari dude has manufacturers tossing 💵💵💵 AND 📷 at him to go shoot with new toys 📷📷📷 I need this life 😅😅😅😅. 🤙😉. Safe travels man.

[@TheArtofKAS]

I will always appreciate these breakdown and Expedition Style videos. Does nothing but give me the travel bug again🐛👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 Glad to see the 24- 105 2.8 getting some action as well😂. Makes me wonder how much you were actually able to use it.

[@AzarathGirl123]

Man, you got all my wishlist lenses😅

[@frrr-frr]

Tanzania my love!!!!!

[@szegedgabor]

Never seen such a long sponsor blog :))) I.agine all that prep leaving your passport at home :)))

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Thank you

[@mogakasikweya]

This all I want in life😲🥺

[@richarddenise3886]

I'm impressed. ... including the fact that you can carry on such a relatively large backpack. I would panic that it wouldn't be allowed on board! Then what? I hope you make a photobook for sale!

[@MrAmos4u]

I hope you pass through Ghana... Love from Ghana

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Amazing gear Jared. Looking forward to the safari videos. 👍😊🇮🇪🇺🇸

[@Grigoris.Bakiras1]

Take me with you man

[@zilo090]

Just some interesting thing about those SSDs (both Samsung and SanDisk) you're using is that they need USB 3.2 2x2 to get full speed out of them. It's not very popular standard. Even the newest MacBook Pros don't support it so you're getting at most 1000 MB/s, not 2000 MB/s. It's the same speed as the previous generation but you're paying extra.

[@kpopfanphotos]

Yep. This is why I still use the previous version. When I read up on limitations I realized it was just pointless. Although it's nice for futureproofing. Maybe the Mac Studios in the office support it that they have. I'm honestly not too sure.

[@jonwhitehair246]

How do you intend to get around the carry on weight restrictions. I'm assuming you're not even thinking about checking it. Maybe ship it over? Let us know.

[@arnolttbromanskie9733]

I rather choose the 600mm over the 400mm, but I want to see the real world review of the canon rf 24-105 2.8. my preorder seems to be stuck in the factory 😉

[@keeganflahive1604]

Damn that’s a ton of gear

[@p.o.photos]

have a nice trip, waitin' your photos and stories. 10-20 may be handy when u wanna get the best shot right in front of the Lion's mouth ;) :D

[@josecavazos1194]

I hope that you are using your 1.4x and 2.0x converters often because in my limited experience, I mostly used lenses beyond 300mm. I was in Masai Mara for 4 days in Dec. 2022 with my R5. Out of 15,468 photos, >10.3 K (67%) were with my 600mm. The next focal distance mode was at 200 mm with >2.1K (14%). I wish I had the RF100-500 with converters or a RF800 mm, both of which I hope to take back there next year.

[@froknowsphoto]

No converters. And too tight isn’t what I want.

[@MichaelRoachWV]

There's nothing like offering experience-based advice and it being shrugged off lol. My #1 advice for photography / any profession / life is to *remain teachable* in your mindset.

[@livejames9374]

@@MichaelRoachWVlmao not at all surprised by JP’s response

[@TRobBrownPhotography]

Would it really be "too tight" when your safari jeep is half a mile away from the wildlife? I highly doubt you're getting that close to the wildlife. Shooting tight brings detail and shows the sharpness of the image. I would take a 1.4x and 2x to be sure. I bring them and use them as needed on my travel trips to South America and I'm not even shooting tons of wildlife, only light wildlife shooting. When I shoot football, soccer, and baseball, the 400 is only the right lens part of the time. Sometimes I need a 600 or 800 for the shot and TCs help.

[@MichaelRoachWV]

@@TRobBrownPhotography I shoot wildlife photos on a West Virginia mountain. Deer, birds, squirrels, etc. My general focal length is 600mm 😂 If deer aren’t semi-domesticated, “getting closer” is never an option. They hear, they see, and they smell! Definitely a challenge.

[@Meth0z]

OMG.. sooo much gear!!! lmao i would be panicking all the time trying to figure out where the heck i left one thing or the other

[@hozo101]

Don’t lose it!

[@noinalim]

Soft pretzels and guldens spicy mustard packets dude

[@zero2espect]

The Nigerian customs agent is thrilled to be able to tick off all these items off his Xmas shopping list!

[@froknowsphoto]

What do you think of Safari Jared???

[@alexmartins4013]

Love the outfit. Enjoying the pictures. Thanks for sharing.

[@Gylfaginning16]

Safari, so good *pun intended*

[@nazukeoya]

Your safari clothing is pretty funny and looks like a lot of fun. I think you overdid it on the gear though. I've been on 2 safaris and I did very well doing street photography and safari shooting with a Sony A1 and 100-400mm GM. But then again, it doesn't hurt to be over prepared either.

[@chrisstreet1994]

When is that shirt dropping on the website?I need it!

[@TylerSchwartzDance]

love the hat!

[@MrMaster72]

Travelling light then…😂

[@roninrtist560]

Nice set up. My only suggestion is your international power adapter blocks may be an issue. They may be too large for the outlet plugs over there. All of the outlet plugs have an on/off switch on them; and if your adapter is too large, it will not plug into the socket securely. I found out the hard way in Tanzania, luckily my travel companions had a corded adapter that I was able to use. My plug was similar to the one you have too; the cube looking one in the back. Other thing is, 400mm is short for safari trips on truck tours if that is going to be your main lens. I had a 600mm and even than needed TC in many instances. Some animals you can get close to, but a there are plenty that need reach. Too bad you can't try out the RF 200-800. The zoom is what you need since your moving around a lot on the transports and stuff is coming at you in all different angles. The prime is great, but you end up missing a lot of shots too. Your limited by where the vehicles can go and room in your seat. Bring a towel, jacket or cushion to rest your lens on too. A lot of shooting out the window and canopy on the vehicles. A neck gaiter is essential for the dusty roads; and i mean dusty!!!

[@m11kan]

Sometimes on safari, it's so hot that the long telephoto lenses are affected by heat distortion, degrading the image quality. I would say 600mm is enough for most cases. 800mm with and with TC might be too much.

[@JayRodas]

Do you guys think Jared is going to Africa? I can't tell. Haven't heard anything yet... 😂

[@elizabethkrill4880]

Nice Pants. Enjoy your trip & be careful around the wild animals. Please give us a report on going through customs & how you checked your camera gear or if you took it all with you onto the plane.

[@photo-markus]

Z9 will cry that He remains home;)!

[@rafayeledama]

When have you scheduled to visit Kenya? Let me know please...I wonna meet you! You have inspired me and I have learnt a lot from you. I just wonna say thank you!

[@garykuiken6191]

Really!! Is this a photo trip or a very expensive gear review. You'll have to hire a porter to carry all that stuff man. However do have a good trip, I realize that of course your already there. Looking forward to the follow up.

[@miguelortiz5270]

Hope that the shots worth the investment! 😄😄😄 Enjoy the trip Jared! 💪Try not to be eaten.

[@WebWay2000]

Funny I'll be there in January as well 😊

[@tomegan4060]

Have fun. If on a budget what's is minimum gear to take on trip

[@mstrathmore]

The hat rocks but you may be charged by an Elephant; totally worth it. Also, please take a 2xTC, you’ll need it.

[@BARAKABLESSING]

Which country in Africa are you going to? nevermind I saw niorobi it's spelled Nairobi, Kenya.

[@chrislognshot]

thanks for sharing how much in gear you have so people can try find you and do five finger discount.

[@fromia1]

You also need a truck and two personal assistants eith you 😂

[@sgpork]

Went to Afrcia myself last year.. I brough along 14GM, 35GM, 70-200 and 100-400GM.. Next year I am going again and ill drop the 100-400 and bring the 300GM instead.. I cant wait...

[@Joe-gl8sr]

Maybe you could stack the white lens collars to condense a bit more... they do take up positive space.

[@arunakalu]

Let's see the photographs you make when you come back, that's all I'm interested, not the gear you take. I think this is overkill, but hey you are you and you got the gear. 🙂

[@MrDutch4fun]

This will be an amazing trip! Fro I need your help! My Sony A7III fell off a coffee table and now it's not working right. Where/Who can I get it fixed? Thank you for your help.

[@manashgonewild]

Someday I will buy a camera of my own.

[@tintin69rr]

Fingers crossed the 200-800 turns up in time

[@Scyth3934]

Bro just casually brings 2 R3s with him when all I have is a broken 7d mark ii

[@thesharpercoder]

Fro Knows Photo: Safari Edition

[@muthengimbuvi]

hoping you spend a few days in Nairobi, Kenya. Lots of places to visit but i recomend the Nairobi National Park or the Mara. you will have a blast there

[@froknowsphoto]

That’s where I’ve been. Kenya

[@muthengimbuvi]

@@froknowsphoto I missed out to be your tour guide. Next time I will be happy to chauffeur you around.

[@derekhorsburgh6238]

Cool !!! what other creators are on the trip?