As a pro photographer will you take your pro gear on vacation?

5 years 6 months ago #605168 by Eric A
Unless I'm traveling with a gig in mind, I bring one travel lens with me.  So no, I don't carry much with me. 

My Camera Bag:

Canon 7D | 50mm f/1.2 | 17-40mm f/4 | 70-200mm f/2.8 | 320EX | 580EXII

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5 years 6 months ago #605220 by CaptNemo

garyrhook wrote: My vacations now always involve photography. I always take something with me.


Same with me, but I bring just what I know I'm going to use or don't mind carrying around with me.


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5 years 6 months ago #605323 by Alex

Scotty wrote: Lately I haven't.  My honeymoon is next week and I'll be taking it there though.



Holly smokes batman!!!  Didn't even know you were engaged!! 

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5 years 6 months ago #605371 by Randy Shaw
Only what I'm willing to walk around with


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5 years 6 months ago #605596 by NewavaMike
I "WISH" I had pro gear :)


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5 years 6 months ago #605769 by Sawyer
Only what I need for the trip

Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | Canon 35L | Sigma 85 1.4 | Helios 44M-6 58mm(M42) | Zeiss 50mm 1.4 (C/Y) | Canon 135L | (2) 430EX II
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5 years 6 months ago #606151 by Howard Swanson
All the time, I'm a truck driver!  


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5 years 6 months ago #606272 by Frost Photography
Usually close to a trinity set of lenses and one body.  That's it.   I might take a flash with me, however no serious lighting.  

"The quickest way to make money at photography is to sell your camera."
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5 years 6 months ago #606350 by Foxy Girl
Yes, but not all.  Usually just one body and a lens or two


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5 years 6 months ago #606570 by Rick Larin
To clarify... just won't bring both bodies, that's to much IMO.  


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5 years 6 months ago #606793 by peteryan
I am a professional photographer and I also love travelling, and I always carry my pro gear on my vacation and click some amazing photos.


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5 years 5 months ago #606851 by Moe
Yes, why not?  Just don’t bring it all.


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5 years 5 months ago #606888 by G Vernon
Yes, i´ve just returned from a trip to the Canary islands, i took 2 cameras, all my lenses plus my drone, monitor and many extra batteries :-)


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5 years 5 months ago #607169 by MYoung
No, just a body and a lens or two at most.  I use to bring all my gear.  But got tired of bringing all that gear and nearly every single time, never using much more than a lens or two.  So, there you go.  


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5 years 5 months ago #607192 by Little Kate
Same with me myoung 


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