{"id":3202,"date":"2011-12-21T15:29:22","date_gmt":"2011-12-21T20:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aaronvargaphotography.com\/blog\/?page_id=3202"},"modified":"2015-12-08T08:44:25","modified_gmt":"2015-12-08T13:44:25","slug":"inmybag","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aaronvargaphotography.com\/blog\/inmybag\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s In My Bag?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I frequently get \u201cwhat do YOU use?\u201d questions: \u201cWhat camera do you use?\u201d, \u201cAre you a Nikon guy or Canon guy?\u201d, \u201cWhat lenses do you use for weddings?\u201d, \u201cWhat kind of lighting do you have?\u201d, etc.\u00a0 Well, here\u2019s your answer.\u00a0 What\u2019s in my bag? \u2026too much stuff, but I love it all.<\/p>\n<h3>Cameras<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-D750-FX-format-Digital-Camera\/dp\/B0060MVJ1Q\/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1433766449&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=nikon+d750\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon D750<\/a>. My\u00a0main camera. Small, powerful, and killer image quality. Excellent wedding camera.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Nikon D3s\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-Digital-Camera-3-0-Inch-Capability\/dp\/B002SQKVD0\/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1334685988&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon D3s<\/a>. My other\u00a0main camera. I love this camera.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-D700-FX-Format-3-0-Inch-Body\/dp\/B001BTCSI6\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324497285&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon D700<\/a>. Backup camera. Also fantastic.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fujifilm.com\/products\/digital_cameras\/x\/fujifilm_x100t\/\">Fujifilm X100T<\/a>. Personal camera. Tiny but amazing image quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Lenses<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-35mm-Nikkor-Digital-Cameras\/dp\/B0042X9LB0\">Nikon 35mm f\/1.4G<\/a>. Used for getting-ready photos, group portraits, etc.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-50mm-1-4G-Digital-Cameras\/dp\/B001GCVA0U\/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324496589&amp;sr=1-1-fkmr0\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon 50mm f\/1.4G<\/a>.\u00a0 I use this lens a ton.\u00a0 Sharp and fast.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-85mm-1-4G-Nikkor-Digital\/dp\/B003ZSHNE0\/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324496657&amp;sr=1-2\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon 85mm f\/1.4G<\/a>.\u00a0 I LOVE this lens. Sharp, fast, and creates awesome bokeh (background blur).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-105mm-2-8G-ED-IF-Micro-Nikkor\/dp\/B000EOSHGQ\/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324496679&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon 105mm f\/2.8 VR Micro<\/a>.\u00a0 Macro lens used mostly for wedding details and rings.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-24-70mm-2-8G-Nikkor-Angle\/dp\/B000VDCT3C\/ref=pd_bxgy_p_img_b\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon 24-70mm f\/2.8<\/a>. Sharp, fast, and a great versatile zoom range.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-70-200mm-VR-II-Digital\/dp\/B002JCSV8U\/ref=pd_bxgy_p_img_c\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon 70-200 f\/2.8 VRII<\/a>.\u00a0 I use this lens the most.\u00a0 Great for wedding ceremonies or to really throw the background out of focus for portraits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Lighting<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nikon-SB-900-Speedlight-Digital-Cameras\/dp\/B001BTG3OQ\/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324496857&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Flash<\/a> (x2). My on-camera, TTL flashes.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yongnuo-YN-560-Speedlight-Flash-Canon\/dp\/B004GZLFHM\/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324496880&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\">Yongnuo YN-560 Speedlight Flash<\/a> (x2). My workhorse, off-camera flashes.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulcbuff.com\/e640.php\">Paul C. Buff Einstein E640<\/a>. \u00a0Studio monolight, used rarely for studio stuff or where I need a ton-o-light.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulcbuff.com\/cst.php\" target=\"_blank\">Paul C. Buff Cybersync CST Trigger Transmitter<\/a> (x3).\u00a0 For firing my flashes off-camera.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulcbuff.com\/csr.php\" target=\"_blank\">Paul C. Buff Cybersync CSRB Receiver<\/a> (x3).\u00a0 For firing my flashes off-camera.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cheetahstand.com\/servlet\/the-1\/etphoto-supply-cheetah-stand\/Detail\" target=\"_blank\">CheetahStand C8 Light Stand<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cheetahstand.com\/servlet\/the-8\/CheetahStand-C12\/Detail\">CheetaStand C12 Light Stand<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001M4HXB2\/ref=wms_ohs_product\" target=\"_blank\">Manfrotto 5001B 74-Inch Nano Stand<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/magnetmod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MagMod<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dembflashproducts.com\/flipit\/\" target=\"_blank\">Demb Classic Flip-It!.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B009JZ07DW\/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\">Profoto 24&#8243; Softbox<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Westcott-Optical-White-Umbrella-Removable\/dp\/B0000A4F05\/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324498409&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\">Westcott 60&#8243; Optical White Satin Umbrella<\/a>.\u00a0 Used mostly for formal photos during a wedding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bags<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Think-Tank-Airport-International-2-0\/dp\/B0016KX3AC\/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324496938&amp;sr=1-2\" target=\"_blank\">Think Tank ~ Airport International V2.0<\/a>.\u00a0 I LOVE this bag.\u00a0 Sturdy, safe, and fits a ton.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.onabags.com\/store\/messenger-bags\/the-union-street.html?color=black\" target=\"_blank\">ONA Union Street Messenger Bag<\/a>. \u00a0Used at every wedding and engagement session. A must-have bag.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Domke-F-2-Original-Bag-Sand\/dp\/B00009R884\/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324496981&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\">Domke F-2 Original<\/a>. \u00a0Lighting bag.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HAKUBA-PSTC200-TRIPOD-CARRYING-CASE\/dp\/B00007E7RF\" target=\"_blank\">Hakuba PSTC200 Tripod Carrying Case<\/a>.\u00a0 Used to carry my light stands and umbrellas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Accessories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sunpak-Tripod-Section-Compact-Pistol\/dp\/B0046R0ZJE\" target=\"_blank\">Sunpak Pro 423PX Pistol-Grip Tripod<\/a>.\u00a0 Rarely used, but great when I need it.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BENRO-TRA169-Travel-Angel-TRA\/dp\/B0027VSQ3I\/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324498157&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\">Benro TRA169 Travel Angel Tripod<\/a>.\u00a0 My travel tripod.\u00a0 Folds up small.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/77mm-Filter-XS-Pro-Front-Thread\/dp\/B002PXRBFW\/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324498241&amp;sr=1-2\" target=\"_blank\">B+W 77mm Slim UV Haze MRC #010 Filters<\/a>\u00a0(on most lenses).<\/li>\n<li>A bunch of CF and SD cards in multiple capacities from Lexar, Transcend, and SanDisk.<\/li>\n<li>A bunch of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Powerex-2700mAh-Rechargeable-Batteries-holder-\/dp\/B0009H5VVM\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324497987&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\">Powerex 2700<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sanyo-Eneloop-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable-Batteries\/dp\/B000LNI5VC\/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1324498006&amp;sr=1-12\" target=\"_blank\">Sanyo Eneloop<\/a> AA batteries.<\/li>\n<li>43\u201d Reflector.\u00a0 Hardly ever use; I should probably use this more too\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Hardware &amp; Software<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/imac\/\" target=\"_blank\">Apple 27\u201d iMac w\/ 32GB RAM<\/a>. My baby.\u00a0 Best PC ever.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synology.com\/en-us\/products\/DS1515+\" target=\"_blank\">Synology DS1515+<\/a>. Network storage, holds a ridiculous amount-o-stuff.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drobo.com\/products\/professionals\/drobo-s\/\" target=\"_blank\">Drobo S<\/a>. Also holds an insane amount-o-stuff.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00NV9LSGW\/ref=pe_385040_128020140_pd_te_s_wl_ti\/187-1076734-8194337\" target=\"_blank\">Transcend Thunderbolt SSD<\/a>. My &#8220;working&#8221; photo drive, blazingly fast.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/photoshop\/features.html\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Photoshop C<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">C 201<\/span>5<\/a>. A must-have.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/photoshop-lightroom\/features.html\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC<\/a>. Another must-have.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Aaron Varga Photography is a top Pittsburgh wedding photography studio serving downtown Pittsburgh and all surrounding areas. We specialize in creating modern, glamorous, and timeless photographs and providing an unmatched photography experience. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaronvargaphotography.com\/blog\/#contact-form\">Contact us<\/a> for information and availability for your wedding or engagement session!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I frequently get \u201cwhat do YOU use?\u201d questions: \u201cWhat camera do you use?\u201d, \u201cAre you a Nikon guy or Canon guy?\u201d, \u201cWhat lenses do you use for weddings?\u201d, \u201cWhat kind of lighting do you have?\u201d, etc.\u00a0 Well, here\u2019s your answer.\u00a0 What\u2019s in my bag? \u2026too much stuff, but I love it all. 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