Camera gear I carry on my daily walks

I love walking, and I love photography. So, of course, a big part of my photography is done during my daily walks.

The camera gear I carry with me has changed quite a bit over the years, as I try to find the balance between flexibility, versatility, convenience, image quality, and low light performance. In this video, I talk about my current setups.

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[bernym]

I found a brilliant bag on amazon which holds my A7R2, 24-70, 70-200 and a 20mm prime as well as spare batteries and a remote cable and ND filter set. It fits inside a waterproof roll top Got bag along with fell walking wet weather gear. Super video my friend.

[DirtRooster]

I forgot to hit thumbs up until the fly. Cracked me up!

[Pat-]

The fly on the nose was comedy gold :), thanks for the video

[petercooper]

Love your work, your shared passion, your genuine offhand heart felt style, your "fly", and most of all your "garage".

[miguelmelchior]

0:41 beautiful moment.. 😅

Adrian always makes a murderer face when interrupted, but this time.. the fly trolled him with superior class. 😄

[michaelcoleman]

You should look into the Leica Q3 43 for a new compact camera. It is waterproof, 60MP sensor, Aspherical lens of 43mm will zoom up to 150mm.

[TSXAgility]

As an Oregonian, I hope the rest of your experience here was enjoyable.

[Zetaphotography]

I love mine. I have not had it long. Maybe a year also.

[drbva]

excellent as always. love your approach and honesty.

[richardpenhardt]

very good. i like your knowledge and sense of humour

[kiwipics]

@aows .. I've been a fan of your videos and photos ever since I received a shout out along with you in one of Paul C Smiths videos in April 2020. I totally agree with you about not worrying about what you use to get an image.
I use my phone, compacts, mirrorless, DSLRS and analogue. I always have some form of photographic device with me everyday, and make sure that I take at least one shot a day.
Keep up the great work.

[ckaye]

I'm sorry you didn't post the fly's Instagram account. I would have followed him. I purchased a 7RII when it first shipped. It's a wonderful camera, except for its underwhelming battery, and I still use it today as a backup to my A7RIII on money shoots. Since I do mostly portrait photography, the Zeiss Batis 85 f/1.8 and the Sony Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 are attached to those two. My original A7 series camera--the very first A7--makes a perfectly acceptable walkabout camera with the Sony 24-105 f/4. Occasionally if I suspect I'll be shooting some interesting architecture I'll also pack the Sony f/4 16-35. And the RX100 VI is ALWAYS in my pocket as a backup. I enjoyed the video...

[Jason-xmov]

We need more flies on cowbells. I love your thoughts on your gear. I'm still keeping in touch... Thanks again for your channel...

[mikeackYT]

Great green video! I have the same bag in 6L V2 in their midnight blue. Absolutely love how durable and water resistant it is (PNW rain and all). I typically have my a7R III with the Sony 85mm 1.8 and Ricoh GR III on me and while there is a large middle ground I am missing out on in terms of focal length, having both of those and my iPad Pro as well, I can edit on the go just about anywhere. Such a great little setup.

[manlio]

Excelente vídeo, como siempre. Un cordial saludo. Desde Mar del Plata Argentina.

[mikegindling]

I also use the Peak design sling bag and the Sony RX7 for my daily walks. I feel your pain in the loss of your rx7.

[ChristineWilsonPhotography]

Thanks again for another great video, what size is the bag 3 or 6 litre?

[michellefisher]

Hahahaha! The fly 🪰 omg. If the bodies of water ever dry up, all kinds of cameras and drones will be found. 😉

[Peter-dfbr]

Thank you! Always look forward to a new video. You mentioned using a ND on your 85mm. What strength works well for you during your day trips? 3, 6 stop, etc.?

[THEtomgreen]

A few months in....do you still have the drone?