We know that no two camera bags (or their contents) look alike (nor should they) , which is exactly why we’re asking YOU for your photographic opinion. We’re working on an article for Digital Photo Magazine’s annual “Buyers Guide” issue and we’re looking to compile the coolest, most useful and inspiring list of photo gear ever. Well, that might be an overstatement but still, we need your suggestions.
That said, answer us this:
What is the one piece of photo equipment you could couldn’t live without and why?
What piece of photo gear do you covet (we’re taking wish list) and why?
What is your favorite photo-centric gadget and why?
What’s the coolest photo-item that you own?
What photography accessory are you in love with?
What do you think the coolest “thing” in photography is at this minute?
That’s a lot of questions, we know. You’re not meant to answer them all. But, you get the gist of what we’re doing here, right? We’re crowd-sourcing in our own shutter sisterly (and brotherly) way to find out from you what kind of stuff your photographer-self can’t live without. We want this list to be a collaborative effort and we want to include the stuff that matters to YOU. We promise, that if we include your gear/gadget/equipment/accessory suggestion, we’ll give you credit for it. Yep. Your name, in lights (or perhaps better said, in the pages of DP Mag) because, that’s how we roll.
All you need to do is share with us an item (or 2? or 3?) here in the comments. Be sure you share with us where we can see your suggestions and please do elaborate on why you shared what you shared, if it’s applicable. The why is as important as the what! At least, we think so. You’ve got a week to come up with something. We’ll be compiling our list of faves late next week so please share by Aug 7th. Note: We’re also collecting suggestions via our Facebook Page so feel free to pop over there and add your suggestions to that thread. Easy-peasy.
Thanks for your input! We can’t wait to see what you love/need/want/must have (photographically speaking, that is).
What is the one piece of photo equipment you could couldn’t live without and why? I love my 85 1.8 lens. It is lightweight, fast and produces a beautiful bokeh. It provides so much bang for the buck!
What piece of photo gear do you covet (we’re talking wish list) and why? I’d like to learn more about studio lighting and off camera flash and would love to add some flash units like AlienBees to my gear.
What is your favorite photo-centric gadget and why? I think that would have to be my olloclip. I love the images I can create using these lenses on my iPhone. And they are so easy to carry around.
What’s the coolest photo-item that you own? I have my grandmother’s Agfa Synchro Box Camera. She bought it when she was a young woman living in Germany and it was passed down to me via my aunt. I feel so fortunate to have it in my vintage camera collection…it has such special meaning.
What photography accessory are you in love with? I love my Epiphanie Charlotte camera bag. It is the perfect day bag and it is so stylish.
Thanks so much for your input here Kristina! Great list!
What is the one piece of photo equipment you could couldn’t live without and why?
My zoom lens, (28-300), for taking pictures of people, (surreptitiously), closeups of architectural details, as well as, wide angle landscape and street shots, when we travel abroad.
What piece of photo gear do you covet (we’re taking wish list) and why?
An 85mm1.4 lens.
What photography accessory are you in love with?
The wireless mobile adapter for my Nikon.
What do you think the coolest “thing” in photography is at this minute?
iPhoneography!
Thank you Annie! Good stuff here!
This might sound odd, but an essential piece of gear for me are Op/Tech soft covers. I have one for each of my cameras so that any backpack, bag, or purse can function as a ‘camera bag’ if I want to toss in my camera (even with a large zoom lens) and carry it around with me without a full camera bag. You can see the assortment here: http://optechusa.com/soft-pouch-digital-d-series.html
Thanks for this deezee!
Hello there!
What is the one piece of photo equipment you could couldn’t live without and why?
Nikon 50mm 1.8 Lens, when I try another one I just come back to this one…
What piece of photo gear do you covet (we’re taking wish list) and why?
24-70mm Lens. Very bright one.
What is your favorite photo-centric gadget and why?
What’s the coolest photo-item that you own?
my Nikon D40, very handy, light and all terrain one
a small camera that goes into the water, great t to swim with or kayaking
What photography accessory are you in love with?
my camera bag: a Lowe-pro that I can use crossed and has multiple little pockets outside too, I put there my little notebook, brush and my wallet as well, water bottle, etc
What do you think the coolest “thing” in photography is at this minute?
Instagram for sure, because is a very fast communication tool. I prefer when people put there only phone pictures.
Thanks for asking!
Catalin
What is your favorite photo-centric gadget and why? My fireproof/waterproof ioSafe NAS. It keeps years’ of photos safe and sound.
can’t live without: Nikon FG (35 mm film camera) Why? It’s small, fully manual, and feels good in my hands.
gear that I covet? not really gear, but I’d love to have a few cases of Fuji 3000b instant film. It was discontinued in 2013 and I just love it.
favorite gadget? my Zeiss Ikon light meter from 1950. It works like a charm.
What accessory am I in love with? Don’t know exactly what a photo accessory is, but I love my $24 backpack from Walmart. It actually has foam inserts and is much more lightweight than the expensive Lowepro that I bought a few years back.