OM System OM-1 Mark II
Part of my current camera kit for photography in the field.
What's in My Bag
Behind the Photography
What's in My Bag
My photography equipment has changed considerably over the years. What I take into the field depends on where I'm going, what I'm photographing, and how much equipment I want to carry.
These are the cameras, lenses, and tools that currently support my photography, followed by a look back at my camera journey—from Canon to Olympus and OM System.
Last updated: October 2026
My Cameras
I generally carry a backup camera in the field. Which cameras come along depends on the outing.
OM System OM-3
Another camera in my current photographic lineup.
OM System OM-5
A lightweight travel option for outings when I prefer to carry less equipment.
The Lenses
Different subjects call for different perspectives. These are the lenses I currently use.
Zoom Lenses
- Olympus 12–40mm f/2.8 PRO
- Olympus 40–150mm f/2.8 PRO
- Olympus 12–100mm f/4 PRO
- Olympus 100–400mm II
Specialty Lens
- Olympus 90mm Macro
Field Support
- MeFOTO BackPacker Classic Tripod
I don't carry every lens on every outing. What goes into the bag depends on the subject, conditions, and destination.
In the Digital Darkroom
Capturing the image is only part of my creative process. My digital workspace supports everything from photographic finishing to more interpretive, layered artwork.
Computer & Storage
- Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro — 16GB RAM, 1TB drive
- Synology NAS storage
Creative Software
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Photoshop
My Camera Journey
I began shooting with Canon. Over the years, my camera choices have evolved along with my photography. This is a record of the cameras I've added to my toolkit—not a list of everything I carry today. Some camera systems overlapped.
The Canon Years
My first DSLR was a Canon EOS Digital Rebel in 2005. I subsequently used several other Rebel-series cameras before moving into Canon's 60D, 6D, and 5D lines.
- 2005 Canon EOS Digital Rebel — first DSLR
- Later Canon EOS Rebel XT, XTi, T1i, T3i, and SL1 (in that sequence; individual dates not specified)
- 2011–2013 Canon EOS 60D
- 2014–2017 Canon EOS 6D
- 2016–2018 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
The Olympus / OM System Years
These entries record acquisitions, newest first. I sometimes acquired the same model again after previously owning it.
- Sep 2026 OM System OM-5
- 2025 OM-1
- 2024 OM-1 Mark II
- 2024 E-M10 Mark IIIs
- 2024 E-M5 Mark II (third acquisition)
- 2021 E-M1X
- 2020 E-M1 Mark III
- 2019 E-M5 Mark II (second acquisition)
- 2018 E-M1 Mark II
- 2015 E-M5 Mark II
