We often get asked what gear we use for wildlife, landscape, and travel photography.
This page lists the cameras, lenses, and accessories we actually use in the field.
If you have questions about any of it, feel free to reach out.
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Gear Index
Cameras
- ✅ “This is Todd’ main wildlife body”
- ✅ “Unbelievable dynamic range for prints”
- ✅ “Built like a tank in Yellowstone weather”
- ✅ “Full Frame Camera – Nikon’s Flagship DSLR”
- ✅ “Becky’s main camera for birds and travel”
- ✅ “Fast autofocus for wildlife in motion”
- ✅ “Much lighter to carry all day than full-frame gear”
- ✅ “Perfect for hikes, national parks, and handheld shooting”
- ✅ “The camera that built most of Todd’s portfolio”
- ✅ “Todd’s previous main wildlife body before upgrading to the D850”
- ✅ “Excellent reach for birds thanks to the APS-C crop sensor”
- ✅ “A rugged, reliable camera for travel and everyday shooting”
- ✅ “Still one of the best values for serious bird photography”
- ✅ “Half the price of the D-850”
Lenses
- ✅ “My main bird and wildlife lens for years”
- ✅ “Amazing reach for eagles, shorebirds, and distant subjects”
- ✅ “Sharp results with great value compared to big primes”
- ✅ “Perfect pairing with the Nikon D850 and D7500”
- ✅ “One of the most popular lenses in bird photography for a reason”
- ✅ “Becky’s go-to lens for birds and wildlife”
- ✅ “Super-telephoto reach in a lightweight package”
- ✅ “Perfect for handheld shooting on hikes and travel”
- ✅ “Great pairing with the OM System OM-1 Mark II”
- ✅ “Ideal for egrets, hawks, waterfowl, and backyard birds”
- ✅ “My go-to lens for landscapes, travel, and wedding photography”
- ✅ “Fast f/2.8 aperture for low light and beautiful background blur”
- ✅ “Extremely sharp and versatile — covers most situations”
- ✅ “Perfect walkaround companion to the Nikon D850”
- ✅ “One of the best value alternatives to Nikon’s 24–70mm pro lens”
- ✅ “Becky’s go-to backup lens for landscapes and travel”
- ✅ “Sharp, lightweight PRO zoom with great build quality”
- ✅ “Perfect for larger wildlife, scenic details, and outdoor portraits”
- ✅ “A great everyday companion to the OM-1 Mark II”
- ✅ “Excellent choice when the 100–400mm is more lens than you need”
- ✅ “My go-to lens for indoor portraits and shallow depth-of-field”
- ✅ “Perfect for portfolio people photography and natural-looking images”
- ✅ “Fast f/1.8 aperture for low light and beautiful background blur”
- ✅ “Small, lightweight, and incredibly sharp for the price”
- ✅ “Great for close-up creative shots like flowers and insects”
- ✅ “Becky’s go-to lens for travel, landscapes, and everyday shooting”
- ✅ “Fast constant f/2.8 aperture for low light and beautiful depth-of-field”
- ✅ “Professional PRO-series build — weather-sealed and rugged”
- ✅ “Perfect standard zoom companion to the OM-1 Mark II”
- ✅ “A sharp, versatile lens when you want more than just birds”
Tripods
- ✅ “My main tripod for landscapes and video-style shooting”
- ✅ “Fluid head makes panning smooth for wildlife and filming”
- ✅ “Tall, sturdy, and surprisingly affordable for the quality”
- ✅ “Great support for heavy setups like the Sigma 150–600mm”
- ✅ “A strong all-around tripod for travel and outdoor photography”
- ✅ “My go-to support for bird photography with long lenses”
- ✅ “Much easier to carry than a full tripod on hikes”
- ✅ “Fluid head makes tracking wildlife smooth”
- ✅ “Extra stability for lenses like the Sigma 150–600mm”
- ✅ “Perfect balance of mobility and support in the field”
- ✅ “Lightweight carbon fiber monopod — perfect for travel and hiking”
- ✅ “Walking stick style handle for long days in the field”
- ✅ “Great quick support when a tripod is too bulky”
- ✅ “Ideal for wildlife and landscape shooting on the move”
- ✅ “A nice compact option for national parks like Yellowstone”
Straps, Bags and Cases
- ✅ “My everyday strap for wildlife and travel photography”
- ✅ “Quick release system makes swapping cameras fast”
- ✅ “A back-saver that keeps your camera at the ready on long hikes”
- ✅ “Safety tether adds extra security in the field”
- ✅ “Comfortable for long days at parks and on hikes”
- ✅ “Simple, affordable upgrade over the stock camera strap”
- ✅ “A back-saver for long hikes and full-day shooting”
- ✅ “Keeps your camera secure and ready to grab instantly”
- ✅ “Much more comfortable than a neck strap with heavy gear”
- ✅ “Great for wildlife and travel photography in national parks”
- ✅ “Perfect when using larger lenses like the Sigma 150–600mm”
This backpack has been my workhorse camera bag for years — it’s carried my gear safely as a carry-on all the way to Yellowstone and back, and I absolutely love it for travel and everyday shooting.
- ✅ “My main workhorse backpack for carrying camera gear”
- ✅ “Used as a carry-on flying to Yellowstone and back — fits great for travel”
- ✅ “Comfortable and well-padded for long days in the field”
- ✅ “Plenty of room for bodies, lenses, and accessories”
- ✅ “A dependable, affordable bag that’s been with me everywhere”
This is my latest addition for securing camera equipment at home and for serious travel — a rugged hard case that gives real peace of mind when transporting expensive gear.
- ✅ “My newest solution for securing gear at home and during serious travel”
- ✅ “Hard-shell protection for cameras, lenses, and accessories”
- ✅ “Perfect for long-term storage and peace of mind”
- ✅ “Great upgrade when a backpack isn’t enough protection”
- ✅ “Ideal for valuable equipment on flights and road trips”
- ✅ “Becky’s main backpack for carrying her OM System gear”
- ✅ “Waterproof design with included rain cover for outdoor travel”
- ✅ “Fits a laptop and camera kit — great for trips and everyday use”
- ✅ “Comfortable, well-organized, and easy to carry all day”
- ✅ “A stylish option that still provides serious camera protection”
Accessories
- ✅ “Fast 200MB/s read speed for quick downloads and smooth shooting”
- ✅ “Excellent choice for Nikon D850 RAW files and high-speed burst photography”
- ✅ “Large 256GB capacity — perfect for travel, wildlife days, and long sessions”
- ✅ “V30 video rating makes it reliable for Full HD and 4K recording”
- ✅ “Built tough for outdoor use — water, shock, temperature, and X-ray resistant”
- ✅ “A trusted upgrade when you want maximum performance and peace of mind”
- ✅ “Blazing-fast CFexpress storage — perfect for Nikon D850, Z-series, and high-end cameras”
- ✅ “Up to 1700MB/s read speeds for quick offloads and smooth workflow”
- ✅ “Designed for 4K/8K video recording and high-speed continuous burst shooting”
- ✅ “A serious upgrade over SD cards when shooting wildlife, sports, or action”
- ✅ “Large 512GB capacity — fewer card swaps on long trips like Yellowstone”
- ✅ “Built for professional reliability with durability for travel and outdoor use”
- ✅ “Ideal choice for photographers who demand maximum performance and speed”