{"id":8553,"date":"2018-10-08T08:04:15","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T06:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/?p=8553"},"modified":"2020-01-29T18:57:10","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T17:57:10","slug":"what-is-in-the-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/index.php\/2018\/10\/what-is-in-the-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"What is in the bag?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;What is in the bag?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>I often get this question when talking to fellow photographers or even on weddings when the enthusiastic uncle comes to have a chat. \u00a0So I decided to make a post on the blog to have this question answered&#8230; \u00a0and I can assure you, there&#8217;s no big secrets or magic things in it! Let&#8217;s see what is in the bag!<\/p>\n<p>The contents of the bag changed during the years, from all film to all digital, to mainly film and completed by digital at this moment.<br \/>\nMainly I work with two bags, one for film and one for digital. \u00a0I bought my film camera bag in the first place to be comfy for destination weddings. Traveling a lot with a bunch of gear (read: weight), so that&#8217;s where the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thinktankphoto.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Think Tank<\/a> Airport Take Off came in the picture.<\/p>\n<p>It perfectly fits my complete film kit and as it is a trolley, the weight of all the gear isn&#8217;t that much of a problem. \u00a0Even when rolling isn&#8217;t an option, Think Tank came up with the idea of adding back-pack straps to it. \u00a0Good thinking!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8554\" src=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0001.jpg\" alt=\"what is in the bag\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2250\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0001-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0001-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0001-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Inside it fits neatly my 3 film cameras, all the required inserts, a light meter and all the lenses. \u00a0In the smaller front bags, I can easily fit all batteries, filters, etc&#8230; \u00a0This setup has been working for me now for over 3 years, so I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;m going to change this soon. Don&#8217;t change a winning horse.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8555\" src=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0002.jpg\" alt=\"film photography\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2250\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0002.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0002-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0002-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0002-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So what cameras do I work with? What is in the bag? \u00a0For my weddings I use the following film cameras and lenses:<\/p>\n<p>Pentax:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pentax 645N (two bodies)<\/li>\n<li>Pentax 75mm 2.8 AF, which is great for general use, group-shots and has a good useable auto-focus<\/li>\n<li>Pentax 90mm 2.8 MF, my favourite. \u00a0This is a great portrait and full body lens in one. \u00a0Not too ling and has a supersweet bokeh<\/li>\n<li>Pentax 105mm 2.4 MF, the best portrait lens I ever had! \u00a0A bit too long for general use, but when used wide-open, this lens gives such a beautiful result!<\/li>\n<li>Pentax 45mm 2.8 AF, only used for landscapes, larger groups and other wide shots. Also auto-focus, but with this one I tend to manual focus a bit more<\/li>\n<li>9 film inserts for fast film loading during ceremonies and other important moments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nikon:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nikon F100 (one body)<\/li>\n<li>Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm 1.4 T* MF. \u00a0Best 50mm lens for Nikon I ever met!<\/li>\n<li>Nikon 85mm 1.8 D, my first 85mm and still working like a charm!<\/li>\n<li>Nikon 28mm 2.8 D, only used for landscapes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hasselblad:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hasselblad 500 CM. \u00a0My all time favourite, but only used for personal projects. \u00a0I don&#8217;t use it for weddings<\/li>\n<li>Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm 2.8, supersweet portrait lens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Light meter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sekonic 758DR \u00a0This one never let me down and allows me to expose my film perfectly! Also has a spot meter and the option to use 2 different ISO ratings at one push of the button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Holdfast:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holdfastgear.com\/collections\/money-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moneymaker<\/a> Tan. \u00a0Best invention since the camera strap. \u00a0Allows you to carry to bodies in a comfortable and safe way. \u00a0Never let me down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8556\" src=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0003.jpg\" alt=\"photography gear\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0003.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0003-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0003-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My favourite wedding combo: The Pentax 645N with the 90mm 2.8 hands down.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8557\" src=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0004.jpg\" alt=\"pentax 645n\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0004.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0004-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0004-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0004-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Hassy with the 80mm Zeiss is my all-time favourite camera combo. \u00a0Love the results I get with this one. Just a bit too slow for weddings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8558\" src=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0005.jpg\" alt=\"hasselblad 500c\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0005.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0005-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0005-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Favourite 35mm combo: Nikon F100 (this one is just perfect in functionality and weight) and the Zeiss 50mm (best lens for Nikon!)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8559\" src=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0006.jpg\" alt=\"nikon f100\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0006.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0006-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0006-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0006-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Of course camera&#8217;s are important, but the choice of film and lab are as important! \u00a0For me the film to go is Fujifilm Pro 400H, both medium format and 35mm. \u00a0When I feel the need to shoot Black and White, Kodak TRI-X 400 is the partner in crime. \u00a0And when light goes down, there is still the Ilford Delta 3200.<\/p>\n<p>Next to getting the best film stock, the lab you work with is super important. \u00a0They have to know what you want and you have to understand each other. \u00a0Without a good communication, no god results. \u00a0So take your time in finding the right lab for you and build up a good relationship with them in getting the perfect results for you. \u00a0For me the best solution still is <a href=\"https:\/\/carmencitafilmlab.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carmencita film lab<\/a>. I have tried other labs too, but overall, they deliver me the best results, time schedules and costs. So also here, no need to change a winning horse!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8562\" src=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0009.jpg\" alt=\"fujifilm pro400h\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0009.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0009-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0009-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0009-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the light goes down, film shooting gets a bit more difficult from time to time and I don&#8217;t want to take the risk to have bad results for my clients. It just happens that venues are truly pitch-dark and then digital is a good tool to get the result you need. \u00a0Nothing wrong with that!<\/p>\n<p>I come from Nikon DSLR&#8217;s, but almost two years ago I tried the Fujifilm mirrorless X-series and the captured my heart. \u00a0The colours it produces are so close to film, I hardly need to edit them afterwards. \u00a0Another BIG advantage is the size and weight. \u00a0And yes, size does matter! I can pack my full digital set into this small Ona shoulder bag, which means a lot!<\/p>\n<p>The digital kit consists at this moment of:<\/p>\n<p>Fujifilm:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>X-T2 (2 bodies)<\/li>\n<li>X-Pro2 (1 body)<\/li>\n<li>Fujinon 35mm 1.4 AF Standard lens, good for all day shooting<\/li>\n<li>Fujinon 23mm 2.0 AF Wider lens for room and group shots<\/li>\n<li>Fujinon 50mm 2.0 AF Perfect portrait lens<\/li>\n<li>Zhongyi Mitakon 35mm 0.95 MF \u00a0Yes, 0.95, this is such an incredible lens!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8560\" src=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0007.jpg\" alt=\"fujifilm x photographer\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2250\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0007.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0007-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0007-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0007-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My Fujifilm combo to go: the X-T2 with the 35mm Mitakon lens. Perfect light and bokeh!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8561\" src=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0008.jpg\" alt=\"fujifilm x-t2\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0008.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0008-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/gert-huygaerts-what-is-in-the-bag-0008-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>None of these brands were sponsored and I purely use the cameras and film because they offer me the result I desire. \u00a0I have had different brands of film cameras (including the so &#8220;famous&#8221; Contax) but none of them worked like the set I have now. \u00a0So yes, leaving with this gear gives me confidence!<\/p>\n<p>Hope you found it interesting, but don&#8217;t forget. \u00a0The cameras mentioned above are only &#8220;tools&#8221;. \u00a0The vision and inspiration needs to come from you and no-one else. \u00a0Shooting, experimenting and getting confidence in your gear is way more important than getting the latest gear and the newest gadgets. \u00a0Once you find your way with a decent kit, build your experience upon this and you will only get better!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;What is in the bag?&#8221; I often get this question when talking to fellow photographers or even on weddings when the enthusiastic uncle comes to have a chat. \u00a0So I decided to make a post on the blog to have this question answered&#8230; \u00a0and I can assure you, there&#8217;s no big secrets or magic things&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8556,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[57,89,67],"tags":[199,200,42,197,198,202,201,196,8,195],"class_list":["post-8553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technique","category-corporate","category-up-close-and-personal","tag-fujifilm","tag-fujifilmx","tag-hasselblad","tag-hasselblad500cm","tag-nikon","tag-ona","tag-onabags","tag-pentax645n","tag-photography","tag-what-is-in-the-bag"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8553","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8553"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8553\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8553"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8553"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gerthuygaerts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8553"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}