What’s in my camera bag 2020

The most common question I get is what’s in my camera bag.

As much as I dread that question, I for one love talking about my gear from time to time.

However, my gear has not changed much since the last “What’s in my camera bag”.

I probably added a few items here and there, but below you will find what’s in my camera bag, 2020 edition.

Manfrotto Street Medium Backpack

One of the big changes that I made is that of my camera backpack.

My Wandrd PRVKE 31 bag was amazing, but the zippers were starting to come off after a two-year use.

When I bought the Canon EOS R, it came with a free bag and SD card.

That bag was the Manfrotto Street Medium bag.

At first I did not care for it, but once I started putting my gear in the bag, it became more convenient.

The only two downside to the bag is that the zippers are in the front and I prefer them on the side or on the back.

The other is that it’s not that great in rain, especially light rain.

But other than that, it fits all my lenses and all the other stuff I will be discussing in this blog.

Canon EOS R

This is my workhorse camera, the Canon EOS R is probably the best camera I’ve held in my hand.

The ease of use and the colors that it produces is quite extraordinary.

The flip out screen has helped me a lot especially when getting low angle photos.

Back when I had the Canon 6D, I rarely used the viewfinder.

But now with the electronic viewfinder on the EOS R, I find myself using it 90% of the time.

Sorry, Sony users, but I’m team Canon all the way.

If you want to see photos from the Canon EOS R, check out my Instagram.

Tamron 24-70 G2 f2.8

The Tamron 24-70 G2 is the one lens that stays on the EOS R for most of the time.

I capture landscape and street photography and vlog with this one lens.

The lens stabilizer works best when I have to stop down to almost 1/50 of a second.

In my opinion, I think it’s a better lens than the Canon EF 24-70 2.8.

If you want to see sample photos of this lens, check out my Instagram.

For quality of this lens in video, check out my YouTube channel.

Tamron 70-210mm f4

My second favorite lens would have to be the Tamron 70-210 f4.

I see this more of a fun lens as I can get tighter or compressed shots of Mt Rainier.

The price tag is pretty amazing as you can get it for around $500.

Being an f4 sometimes has its limits, but I don’t mind it since I can boost the ISO on the EOS R during blue hour photography.

Don’t overlook this lens just because of the f4, it’s better than some of the Canon telephoto lenses.

Canon 50mm f1.8

My nifty fifty is actually used more for B-roll than it is for photography.

I love the 1.8 aperture on this lens and it’s one of Canon’s affordable full-frame lenses.

The compactness of it is very convenient since it fits anywhere in my bag.

One con that I can think of is that it takes time to focus, but that’s why I prefer manual focus.

Joby Gorillapod 3K

The Joby Gorillapod 3k is always used when I’m out vlogging.

It holds the Canon EOS R and the Tamron 24-70 just fine, if you don’t mind the heaviness.

Even when put on a table, if the legs are positioned right, it won’t fall.

I highly suggest not to put a telephoto lens on it, though.

MOVO VX R10

Rode microphones are very expensive especially the Videomicro starting at $60.

Luckily, I did my research before buying one and I’m very happy I did.

I came across this $40 microphone called the MOVO VX R10.

The quality is amazing and it comes with a deadcat wind reducer.

If you want to see a review of it, check this video out here from Brian Miller.

Peipro Quick Release L-Plate

This is a must for landscape photographers or for people that shoot long exposures and want a vertical and horizontal photo.

Before I had this, my tripod couldn’t handle the weight of my Tamron 24-70 G2 and Canon EOS R in a vertical position.

I gave in and bought this amazing tool.

You can go from horizontal to vertical within seconds.

Yes, it can get pricey but it is totally worth it.

Due note this is for my Canon EOS R, but there are other ones for other camera brands.

Vanguard Veo 204AB Tripod

No matter what type of photographer you claim to be, you are always going to need a tripod.

Now, I recommend investing a really decent tripod.

They get pricey, but you’ll be glad you did from my experience.

The one that I carry around fifty percent of the time is the VEO 204AB.

The height could be better but I just love how sturdy it is.

Other Accessories

There are other accessories that I carry with me on my photo adventures, though some you probably carry with you too:

SD Cards – probably more precious than gold and I always carry more than two

Batteries – another essential, currently own three

Lens Filters – UV, Polarizer, and ND filters

Lens Cloth – these are also in my bag and in my jackets and jeans.

Charger for iPhone – my iPhone 7 Plus tends to die quickly.

Air Blower – rarely used but super important

Olloclip Lenses – for my iPhone if needed to vlog on

USB Thumb-drive – never used it but you never know

Gloves – for use when it gets cold outside

Disposable Camera – a camera is a camera

I don’t take my laptop around unless I need to get work done, but the laptop that I use is the Macbook Pro 2011.

The specs were all upgraded and it runs very well.

My iPad 6th generation is where I edit all my video through the Lumafusion app.

I’ll cover that on another blog.

Another camera that I have but actually been eager to use is the one my job lent me which is the Lumix GX85.

Again, that will be covered in another blog as soon as I test it out.

That is what I carry on my camera bag 2020 edition, any stuff that you would carry in your camera that I didn’t mention?

Let me know below.

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