In My Bag
My camera gear has evolved a lot since I bought my first DSLR. In 2007, I bought a Nikon D40. I had no idea how to use it, thanks to the internet, I slowly learned and continue to learn. A year later, I moved into a Nikon D90 & D300 and some pro lenses. In 2009, I splurged and bought a Nikon D3, which I still own today. I had the 'Holy Trinity' of pro Nikon lenses, the Nikon 14-24mm, 24-70mm and 70-200mm. Those 3 lenses could capture just about anything and have traveled all over the world with me. I even found myself owning a huge Nikon 400mm f2.8 for a few years, which I used for wildlife and sports. I have to say though, my favorite Nikon lens was the Nikon 85mm f1.4. What an amazing portrait lens!
Sometime in 2010, the mirrorless camera fad was starting and I tried the Olympus EP-1. It was a nice little camera, but it lacked a few things. Fast forward to 2012, the Fuji X system caught my eye. I started out with the Fuji XPro-1 and really liked it. It produced really nice colors and tones, all in a small package. This would prompt me to start selling my Nikon gear to help fund me moving into Fuji. A year later, I bought a Fuji X100 (since upgraded to the X100T) and then the Fuji XT-1.
For the life I now lead, a smaller system just makes sense. I'm not really doing weddings anymore, but I am traveling a lot. With that said, I am confident I could still shoot a wedding or event with my Fuji kit. A small 10lbs camera bag vs a large 25-30lbs bag is a big difference, especially if you are lugging it around all day. I think it is the perfect travel kit. The ThinkTank Retrospective 10 and 30 are my go to bags.
*My current Fuji kit includes:
Fuji XT-1
Fuji X-Pro1
Fuji X100T
Fuji 14mm f2.8
Fuji 35mm f1.4
Fuji 90mm f2
Fuji 18mm-55mm f2.8-4
Fuji 55mm-200mm f3.5-4.8
Fuji EF-42 Flash
*My remaining Nikon kit:
Nikon D3
Nikon 35mm f2 D
Nikon 50mm f1.4 D
Nikon 85mm f1.8 D
Nikon 300mm f4 ED
Nikon SB-900 Flashes
...and I absolutely love my current point and shoot, amazing little camera:
Sony RX100m3
-AB