My Landscape Photography Gear
Here is a little breakdown of what is currently in my camera bag for Landscape Photography, and a little explanation of why it's my go-to setup for shooting landscapes.
I have included hyperlinks to all of my kit, some of which are affiliate links that mean if you choose to purchase via that direct link, I will get a very small commission - thank you if you do as it helps me keep this website running.
Camera and Lenses
Canon R5 - In December 2021 I took the plunge and completely changed my camera system. After a lot of research, talking to fellow professionals and testing demo kits from the likes of Canon, Sony and Fujifilm, it was clear early on that the Canon R-System was ticking all the boxes. My body of choice for the sole purpose of landscape photography was the Canon R5 - a 45mp full-frame mirrorless camera that allows me to focus solely on the landscape with full trust in its capabilities. The colour rendition of the RAW files is just beautiful, and makes processing a breeze. Automatic focus stacking is a game changer for those low-down, ultra-wide shots and the weather sealing/durability made the -27 degree celsius’ conditions in Norway look normal.
Canon RF 24-105mm f4L IS USM Lens
Tripods and Accessories
Gitzo GT3543XLS Systematic Series 3 - by far one of the BEST INVESTMENTS I have ever made to help improve my photography. It is tall enough to be eye-level on a hillside, completely solid in high winds and build-quality is phenomenal. I can easily see this lasting me 10 years + and is something I wish I’d have invested in from the start.
Acratech GXP Ballhead + Locking Lever Clamp - this ball head has completely changed the game for us landscape photographers. It is so well made, so easy to use and so versatile - a match made in heaven. If you haven’t read my full blog post review yet, then you can so here.
Kase Wolverine Magnetic Circular Filters - 82mm Professional Kit - after using graduated filters for the first few years of my photography venture, I started using luminosity masks more and more, bracketing on more and more occasions to blend exposures later in post-processing. Therefore I now primarily use these magnetic filters, why? Well, first of all the space saving in my bag is HUGE - literally 1/4 of the size which means less weight and more room for lenses. Secondly, the ease of use. Simply snap on and off when you want them, stack a polariser and ND8 together and it’s the perfect combination (I use a size up and get step-up rings for my 77mm lenses to reduce any chance of vignetting when stacked).
Giottos Rocket Blower - a must have for any photographer who is constantly changing lenses, especially for mirrorless cameras.
f-stop Tilopa 50L DuraDiamond with Pro Large ICU - the daddy of all camera bags. I can fit all of my gear and more into this one bag making it perfect for travel and landscape photography. Even fully loaded, this thing is hardly noticeable on my back (very important considering I’m 6’2) and is great for long walks.
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium - I have used a tablet ever since university, so for a good 8 years now, and it really is the best way to process your landscape photographs. You can literally paint in your exposure blends, paint in softly your dodging and burning, it really is the most intuitive method of post-processing.
Custom PC Workstation
I built my own custom PC back when I was at university studying architecture, it is more than powerful enough for my needs and will more than likely get a few more updates over the coming months. For anyone interested, here is the full spec below:
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K Overclocked
Motherboard: Asus Maximum IX Hero
RAM: 64GB Corsair Vengeance LED DDR4 3200Mhz
GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming RTX3070
PSU: Corsair HX750
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500GB
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB
WD Black 2TB
WD Black 1TB
WD My Book 4GB
Case: Corasir Obsidian 750D Airflow
Cooling: Corsair H100i
Peripherals
Monitor: BenQ SW271C
Mouse: Logitech G502 Hero
Keyboard: Corsair K65 Platinum RGB
Microphone: Blue Yeti with Boom Arm
Desk: Ikea 2m Custom Desk
Chair: Noblechairs Epic Gaming Chair
