What’s In My Camera Bag

Digital: My Leica SL3 is essential for my commercial photography work. Its image quality is second to none, capturing stunning detail and color across food, products, architecture, and portraiture. The intuitive controls and diverse range of SL lenses make it incredibly versatile, allowing me to achieve my creative vision quickly and precisely, whether shooting architectural shots or corporate portraits.

My personal photography projects, focused on abstract and landscape imagery, are brought to life through the Leica Q3 43 and M EV1. While the Q3 43’s 43mm focal length provides a classic reportage feel, I recently transitioned from the M11-P to the M EV1 to gain ultimate creative flexibility. This shift allows me to use the full range of Leica M-mount lenses without the need for traditional lens calibration. Because the sensor-based focusing of the EVF bypasses the rangefinder mechanism, every lens—from vintage glass to my 90mm and 135mm APO lenses—aligns with critical sharpness every time. Despite this professional-grade capability, the compact nature of these cameras makes them ideal travel companions for documenting everything from bustling cityscapes to serene natural wonders.

Film: No photographer’s journey is complete without exploring film photography. My love for film remains strong, and I keep a dedicated space in my bag for my trusty Leica M-A and Nikon F3.

The Leica M-A, a purely mechanical marvel, has no light meter or battery, forcing a deliberate and mindful approach to every shot. The Nikon F3 is a classic workhorse that reminds me of photography fundamentals, representing a pinnacle era of the brand’s evolution. Shooting film provides a tangible connection to the photographic process—a welcome counterpoint to the immediacy of digital.

Leica Digital Cameras

• Leica SL3
• Leica Q3 43 – Click here to read my review
• Leica M EV1
• Leica D-Lux 8 – Click here to read my review
• FujiFilm X100 VI

Film Cameras and Lenses

• Leica M-A with the Keks M-Meter for Leica M (Chrome)
• Nikon F3
• Carl Zeiss 25mm f2 ZF.2 Distagon T* Lens
• Carl Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZF Distagon T* Lens
• Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Planar T* Lens
• Carl Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Planar T* Lens

Leica L-Mount and M-Mount Lenses

• Leica APO 35 Summicron f/2 ASPH SL
• Leica APO 75 Summicron f/2 ASPH SL
• Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH SL
• Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art Lens for Leica L-Mount – Click here to read my review
• Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens for Leica L-Mount
• Sigma 50mm F 1.2 DG DN for Leica L-Mount- Click here to read my review
• Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH M
• Voigtlander 28mm f/2 APO-Lanthar M
• Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Close Focus M
• Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH M
• Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH M
• Leica APO-Telyt-M 135 f/3.4 M

Bags and Camera Accessories

• McKinnon Camera Pack 25L
• McKinnon 8L Camera Sling
• Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip 20L
• Oberwerth Camera Bags (Too many to count LOL)
• Oberwerth Classic Half Case for Leica M EV1 Camera
• MindShift Gear Backlight Sprint Backpack (Slate Black, 15L)
• Leica Q3 43 & M EV1 Thumb Grips
• PolarPro Accessories for the Leica Q3 43

Filters

• NiSi 75mm Professional Kit
• NiSi 100mm v7 Advance Kit
• B+W 49mm Basic Black & White (Yellow, Orange, Light Red, and Dark Red) MRC 022M Glass Filters
• B+W 49mm XS-Pro Digital Vario ND with Multi-Resistant Nano Coating
• Breakthrough Photography X4 CPL Circular Polarizer and UV Filters

Tripod and Accessories

• Ulanzi & COMAN Lightweight Travel Tripod
• Falcam TreeRoot Carbon Fiber Quick Lock Travel Tripod with Inverted Ball Head
• NEEWER Panoramic Aluminum Alloy Tripod Head
• NEEWER Gimbal Tripod Head Professional Heavy Duty Aluminum Alloy with Arca Type Quick Release Plate
• NEEWER Carbon Fiber Monopod
• IFOOTAGE Monopod Cobra 3 C180F-P with Pedal Locking Control
• Really Right Stuff BH-30 Ball Head with Compact Lever-Release Clamp
• RODE Wireless Micro 2-Person Ultracompact Wireless Microphone System with USB-C Connector (2.4 GHz)
• Really Right Stuff MC-LS Universal L-Bracket

Studio Lighting

• Profoto A2 Monolight
• Profoto Connect Pro Remote for Leica
• Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Light Meter
• Sekonic Flashmate L-308X Light Meter

Printer and Computer Systems

• Canon PIXMA PRO-200S 13″ Wireless Inkjet Photo Printer
• Canon SELPHY CP1500 Compact Photo Printer
• SanDisk 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD
• Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max
• Apple MacBook Air M4
• LG UltraGear 32″ OLED Monitor
• Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
• UGREEN NASync DXP2800
• Lexar 128 GB Professional SD Cards
• Lexar 256 GB Professional SD Cards
• Calibrite ColorChecker Studio
• Calibrite Display Pro HL Colorimeter
• Capture One: I’ve tested all major RAW Software programs on the market today, and I can say that Capture One produces the best image quality from RAW files – period!