Do you always carry kit?

Mr.Pink · 16 Jan 2010 at 08:22

I'd like to ask what kind of habits people have when it comes to being equipped to take pics?

I have a Canon 40D, two lenses, flash, battey grip and a kit bag.

My habits are to leave everything in the bag and then take the kit to specific special events that i think will be good photo opportunities. This means the camera only gets used every 1 or 3 months.

I miss lots of daily opportunities because of my methods/habits.

Do people tend to always carry the basics with them, and then the full kit at special events. I need to be taking more pictures to get better.

What are other peoples habits?

TheBigCheese · 16 Jan 2010 at 09:08

I have a Canon 5D MKII as my main camera and carrying it everywhere is a bit out of the question, though I would like to.

Same as you I miss loads of photo opportunities as I don't keep a camera with me.

I think the new micro cameras such as the Olympus Pen, Panasonic GF1, and to an extent the Canon G11 & S90 are very interesting. Good quality cameras that are a small discreet size.

They would certainly encourage me to carry a camera everywhere and capture day to day life.

Derek W · 16 Jan 2010 at 11:26

On a saturday I usually take my camera with 70 - 300 mm for the football, along with the nifty 50 and the kit lens in case I'm asked to take any photos for a cheque presentation. Other than that I take whats in my sig but alternate between the telephoto and macro depending on what I'm off to shoot. Will start taking my camera to work soon as the days get lighter so i can shoot stuff on the way home. Not much to see really though as I live 10 mins away from where i work

robertgilbert86 · 16 Jan 2010 at 11:35

I've always got my DSLR with me, in my manbag :/

Derek W · 16 Jan 2010 at 11:42

robertgilbert86 said:
I've always got my DSLR with me, in my manbag :/

robertgilbert86 · 16 Jan 2010 at 11:51

Derek W said:

Oh come on, it's not that bad!

p0ss3s3d · 16 Jan 2010 at 11:55

Derek W said:

What do you expect from someone who shoots Nikon...

Derek W · 16 Jan 2010 at 12:13

robertgilbert86 said:
Oh come on, it's not that bad!

Can i see your makeup behind the lens in your manbag?

p0ss3s3d said:
What do you expect from someone who shoots Nikon...

Mr Jones · 16 Jan 2010 at 12:34

I own a Crumpler half photo messenger bag. So unless carrying a back-bag is impractical, my kit follows me where ever. Even when going to uni, I have my grip removed and lens swapped to the 25mm pancake. It's so small in my carry around sling bag, it's barely noticeable.

Shoei · 16 Jan 2010 at 15:05

Part of the reason i ditched the D80 and all the gubbins and went for a GF1.
It can be carried everywhere i go nice and easily.