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My Cameras as an Outdoor Photographer<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\nCanon EOS R5<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThe Canon EOS R5<\/a> has been my go-to camera for some time now, thanks to its incredible versatility and ability to shoot professional-level photos and video in one travel-friendly, durable camera body. This camera can capture amazing stills, with a powerful 45-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and record footage up to 4K 120 fps\/8K RAW at 10-but 4:2:2. This is all with one of the fastest, most intuitive autofocusing systems on the market today.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s also really impressive with wildlife and fast-moving subjects, featuring high-speed continuous shooting at 12 fps mechanical shutter and 20 fps electronic shutter. Simply put, the Canon EOS R5 is one of the best hybrid cameras you can buy, which is why it\u2019s not left my bag since I first started using it.<\/p>\n
Canon EOS R6 Mark II<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\nBecause of my recent workflow and focus on video content, the Canon EOS R5 has been my primary video camera. The newer Canon EOS R6 Mark II<\/a> has become my go-to stills camera, partially thanks to its incredible low light performance. It sports an impressive DIGIC X Image Processor and ISO range of 100-102400, and high image quality, thanks to the 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor.<\/p>\nHowever, if I need to roll video on both cameras, the EOS R6 Mark II is no slouch and can shoot up to 4K 60 fps\/6K oversampled, and paired with the reliable low light performance, it\u2019s excellent for blue hour content.<\/p>\n
My Lenses<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\nCanon RF 70-200mm f\/2.8 L IS USM Lens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/strong>The Canon RF 70-200mm f\/2.8 L IS USM lens<\/a> might be my favorite lens I use, and not only because it is so fast, sharp, and versatile. At its focal range of 70-200mm, it provides a more natural perspective to portraits and lifestyle images while allowing for significant compression in images shot at over 100mm. Lens compression<\/a> is key to creating scale in landscapes, especially if you\u2019re capturing a human subject in your frame.<\/p>\nAlso, another great feature to note about the RF 70-200mm f\/2.8 L IS USM is that it is incredibly small for the type of lens that it is almost half the size of its EF series counterpart.<\/p>\n
Canon RF 15-35mm f\/2.8 L IS USM Lens<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThe Canon RF 15-35mm f\/2.8 L IS USM lens<\/a> is the classic wide-angle zoom lens for landscape photography and is always in my bag \u2014 no matter the trip. This lens captures incredible for stills and video, and is so useful in the outdoors, providing that extra width at 15mm that is so important for landscapes.<\/p>\nCanon RF 28-70mm f\/2.8 L IS USM Lens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThe Canon RF 28-70mm f\/2.8 L IS USM lens<\/a> might be one of the most capable lenses I\u2019ve ever shot with. Its focal length of 28-70mm and wide, flat aperture of f\/2 makes it feel like you\u2019re carrying three prime lenses in one. While it is a larger, heavier lens, the extra size and weight are worth it, because it takes the place of most of my prime lenses on a shoot, but still provides the incredible sharpness and shallow depth of field<\/a> that prime lenses offer.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/6I4A7681.jpg\")
Photo by Nathan Lee Allen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAccessories<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\nBackpack<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\nI have a few camera backpacks I use for different purposes and trips, but the day camera backpack I use the most is my Shimoda Explore V2 35 Liter Adventure Backpack<\/a>. I\u2019ve tested several different brands and bags over the years. The Shimoda Explore V2 35 is by far my favorite, with fantastic interior and exterior designs, loads of pockets, and organization features, and designed with durable, weather-resistant fabrics that are truly made for the outdoors.<\/p>\nTripod<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\nI have several tripods I use, but the Manfrotto 055 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with XPRO Ballhead<\/a> has been my most consistently used set of sticks. This tripod is tough, durable, and lightweight for its size, with a load capacity of 20 lbs.<\/p>\nDJI Ronin RS 2<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThe DJI Ronin RS2<\/a> has become a reliable piece of my kit, ever since my video work has expanded. It\u2019s lightweight and compact for travel, and its intelligent design features allow me to set up, balance, and calibrate your gimbal and camera quicker than ever. Plus, its payload of up to 10 lbs means you can correctly balance even small cinema rigs on the RS2.<\/p>\nDJI Air 2S<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThe DJI Air 2S<\/a> has been my main drone for over two years now since my Mavic Pro 2 decided to hug a volcano too long in Iceland<\/a>. Surprisingly, for the price, the Air 2S provides just as sharp footage as my Mavic Pro 2<\/a>. This is thanks to its 1-inch image sensor that provides impressive low light and dynamic range for a drone of its size. It also can shoot footage at 5.4K 30 fps and 4K 60 fps and 12-megapixel RAW stills, making it a reliable drone for most travel and outdoor content needs.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/3N5A0252.jpg\")
Photo by Nathan Lee Allen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLaptop<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nMy go-to laptop since college has been the MacBook Pro, and it hasn\u2019t changed since, simply because of how customizable the MacBook Pro is to your workflow and operating needs. My latest MacBook Pro is the 14-inch MacBook Pro<\/a> with Apple M1 Max chip, configured to edit and render 4K videos and high-res image files at once, and handle multiple programs at a time. That\u2019s the reason I stick with MacBook Pro and will do so until something better comes along.<\/p>\nFilters<\/strong><\/h3>\nThere are several great filter brands out there, but I typically use PolarPro Quartzline CP, ND, and VND filters <\/a>for photo needs and the PolarPro Basecamp VND Mattebox Kit<\/a>, for both video and photo needs.<\/p>\nMemory Cards<\/strong><\/h3>\nI typically use two types of memory cards when I shoot: SDXC UHS-II and CFexpress cards. The two brands that I have shot with over the last two years that have never let me down are the ProGrade Digital Cobalt Series<\/a> and the Angelbird<\/a>, which also makes amazing SSDs for my Atomos Ninja<\/a> workflow.<\/p>\nPortable SSD<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The Canon EOS R5<\/a> has been my go-to camera for some time now, thanks to its incredible versatility and ability to shoot professional-level photos and video in one travel-friendly, durable camera body. This camera can capture amazing stills, with a powerful 45-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and record footage up to 4K 120 fps\/8K RAW at 10-but 4:2:2. This is all with one of the fastest, most intuitive autofocusing systems on the market today.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also really impressive with wildlife and fast-moving subjects, featuring high-speed continuous shooting at 12 fps mechanical shutter and 20 fps electronic shutter. Simply put, the Canon EOS R5 is one of the best hybrid cameras you can buy, which is why it\u2019s not left my bag since I first started using it.<\/p>\n Because of my recent workflow and focus on video content, the Canon EOS R5 has been my primary video camera. The newer Canon EOS R6 Mark II<\/a> has become my go-to stills camera, partially thanks to its incredible low light performance. It sports an impressive DIGIC X Image Processor and ISO range of 100-102400, and high image quality, thanks to the 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor.<\/p>\n However, if I need to roll video on both cameras, the EOS R6 Mark II is no slouch and can shoot up to 4K 60 fps\/6K oversampled, and paired with the reliable low light performance, it\u2019s excellent for blue hour content.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>The Canon RF 70-200mm f\/2.8 L IS USM lens<\/a> might be my favorite lens I use, and not only because it is so fast, sharp, and versatile. At its focal range of 70-200mm, it provides a more natural perspective to portraits and lifestyle images while allowing for significant compression in images shot at over 100mm. Lens compression<\/a> is key to creating scale in landscapes, especially if you\u2019re capturing a human subject in your frame.<\/p>\n Also, another great feature to note about the RF 70-200mm f\/2.8 L IS USM is that it is incredibly small for the type of lens that it is almost half the size of its EF series counterpart.<\/p>\n The Canon RF 15-35mm f\/2.8 L IS USM lens<\/a> is the classic wide-angle zoom lens for landscape photography and is always in my bag \u2014 no matter the trip. This lens captures incredible for stills and video, and is so useful in the outdoors, providing that extra width at 15mm that is so important for landscapes.<\/p>\n The Canon RF 28-70mm f\/2.8 L IS USM lens<\/a> might be one of the most capable lenses I\u2019ve ever shot with. Its focal length of 28-70mm and wide, flat aperture of f\/2 makes it feel like you\u2019re carrying three prime lenses in one. While it is a larger, heavier lens, the extra size and weight are worth it, because it takes the place of most of my prime lenses on a shoot, but still provides the incredible sharpness and shallow depth of field<\/a> that prime lenses offer.<\/p>\n I have a few camera backpacks I use for different purposes and trips, but the day camera backpack I use the most is my Shimoda Explore V2 35 Liter Adventure Backpack<\/a>. I\u2019ve tested several different brands and bags over the years. The Shimoda Explore V2 35 is by far my favorite, with fantastic interior and exterior designs, loads of pockets, and organization features, and designed with durable, weather-resistant fabrics that are truly made for the outdoors.<\/p>\n I have several tripods I use, but the Manfrotto 055 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with XPRO Ballhead<\/a> has been my most consistently used set of sticks. This tripod is tough, durable, and lightweight for its size, with a load capacity of 20 lbs.<\/p>\n The DJI Ronin RS2<\/a> has become a reliable piece of my kit, ever since my video work has expanded. It\u2019s lightweight and compact for travel, and its intelligent design features allow me to set up, balance, and calibrate your gimbal and camera quicker than ever. Plus, its payload of up to 10 lbs means you can correctly balance even small cinema rigs on the RS2.<\/p>\n The DJI Air 2S<\/a> has been my main drone for over two years now since my Mavic Pro 2 decided to hug a volcano too long in Iceland<\/a>. Surprisingly, for the price, the Air 2S provides just as sharp footage as my Mavic Pro 2<\/a>. This is thanks to its 1-inch image sensor that provides impressive low light and dynamic range for a drone of its size. It also can shoot footage at 5.4K 30 fps and 4K 60 fps and 12-megapixel RAW stills, making it a reliable drone for most travel and outdoor content needs.<\/p>\n My go-to laptop since college has been the MacBook Pro, and it hasn\u2019t changed since, simply because of how customizable the MacBook Pro is to your workflow and operating needs. My latest MacBook Pro is the 14-inch MacBook Pro<\/a> with Apple M1 Max chip, configured to edit and render 4K videos and high-res image files at once, and handle multiple programs at a time. That\u2019s the reason I stick with MacBook Pro and will do so until something better comes along.<\/p>\n There are several great filter brands out there, but I typically use PolarPro Quartzline CP, ND, and VND filters <\/a>for photo needs and the PolarPro Basecamp VND Mattebox Kit<\/a>, for both video and photo needs.<\/p>\n I typically use two types of memory cards when I shoot: SDXC UHS-II and CFexpress cards. The two brands that I have shot with over the last two years that have never let me down are the ProGrade Digital Cobalt Series<\/a> and the Angelbird<\/a>, which also makes amazing SSDs for my Atomos Ninja<\/a> workflow.<\/p>\nCanon EOS R6 Mark II<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
My Lenses<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Canon RF 70-200mm f\/2.8 L IS USM Lens<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Canon RF 15-35mm f\/2.8 L IS USM Lens<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Canon RF 28-70mm f\/2.8 L IS USM Lens<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Accessories<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Backpack<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Tripod<\/strong><\/h3>\n
DJI Ronin RS 2<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
DJI Air 2S<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Laptop<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Filters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Memory Cards<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Portable SSD<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n