What's in my 2024 Travel Camera Bag
Julia Trotti
10 min, 35 sec
An in-depth look at the contents of a travel camera bag, covering a wide range of photography and videography gear.
Summary
- The gear includes a range of Sony lenses, primarily prime but also zoom lenses, and two Sony camera bodies.
- Prime lenses favored for travel include the GM 24 mm f1.4 and the GM 35 mm f1.4 for their versatility in capturing environmental portraits and landscapes.
- Zoom lenses include the GM 70-200 mm, G 200-600 mm for compression in landscape shots, and the 16-35 mm f2.8 GM2 primarily for video work.
- The camera bodies mentioned are the Sony a74 for photography and the Sony A7 S3, recently upgraded to an A7 IV, for video.
- Additional gear includes drones (Mini 3 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro), a teleconverter, ND filters, microphones, gimbal, and tripods.
Chapter 1
Introduction to the video and a brief overview of the camera bag contents for travel.
- After a hiatus, the presenter updates viewers on the current gear in their travel camera bag.
- The gear caters to a mix of photography styles including portraits, landscapes, astro, architecture, and various video work.
Chapter 2
Details on the wide and versatile prime lenses used for both photography and videography.
- The GM 24 mm f1.4 lens is praised for its ability to include a lot of the environment in photos and its versatility.
- The GM 35 mm f1.4 lens is a favorite for its adaptability, used for a wide array of photography including weddings, fashion, and travel.
Chapter 3
Exploration of the zoom lenses in the bag and their specific uses.
- The GM 70-200 mm lens is chosen over an 85 mm prime for its versatility and light weight for travel.
- The G 200-600 mm lens is selected for its compression capabilities, ideal for intimate landscape shots.
- The 16-35 mm f2.8 GM2 zoom lens is loved for travel video work, offering a great focal range and aperture.
Chapter 4
The rationale behind choosing prime lenses over zoom lenses for specific photography needs.
- The presenter has historically favored prime lenses for photography, finding them unusual to include zooms in their work.
- Zoom lenses are a recent addition to the camera bag after a decade of using only prime lenses.
Chapter 5
Discussion of the camera bodies used for photography and videography during travels.
- The Sony a74 is the primary photography camera, known for its solid autofocus and file size for cropping.
- For video, the Sony A7 S3 was the main camera, now upgraded to the A7 IV, offering great quality footage.
Chapter 6
Information on the drones and teleconverter as part of the travel camera equipment.
- Depending on the trip, either the Mini 3 Pro or Mavic 3 Pro drone is selected for aerial footage.
- A two times teleconverter is used to extend the reach of compatible lenses, effectively replacing the need for a separate 100-400 mm lens.
Chapter 7
Details on the types of bags and various accessories used to complement the camera gear.
- Non-camera backpacks are preferred for a less conspicuous appearance, with inserts used for organization.
- Accessories include ND filters, polarizers, microphones, a gimbal for smooth video footage, and carbon fiber tripods.
Chapter 8
Final remarks on the camera equipment setup and an invitation for viewers to share their travel lens preferences.
- The presenter is content with the current camera setup, which covers a wide range of photography and videography styles.
- Viewers are encouraged to comment on their favorite travel lenses.