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What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

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p.6 #1 · p.6 #1 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

kakomu wrote:
I’ve been hemming and hawing on this. I’d really like to get the R8,

I guess too late but noticed that refurbished R8s are available for $999 from the Canon Store...

Jan 25, 2024 at 12:53 PM

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p.6 #2 · p.6 #2 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

I just spent ~2 weeks in South Asia - Jaipur, Delhi, Kathmandu - mostly for work. Brought the R8, RF 24-105L, and RF 35/1.8. I ended up basically not using the 35 (mainly because I was largely shooting outdoors). There were some times in Kathmandu at huge temples/stupas where I wish I had brought my RF 16/2.8 or purchased the 14-35L, but for the most part I was happy with the 24-105 - great flexibility. The setup could go in my backpack in a Mirrorless Mover 20 bag so very mobile. Some friends were in the region to do birding and brought 100-500 or 100-400 lenses on an R7, so obviously depends on what you're up to.

A few examples:

January152024V2Exports-5 by chicago8c, on Flickr

January152024V2Exports-28 by chicago8c, on Flickr

January242024Exports-2 by chicago8c, on Flickr

January232024Exports-17 by chicago8c, on Flickr

January232024Exports-34 by chicago8c, on Flickr

January252024Exports-2 by chicago8c, on Flickr

January252024Exports-38 by chicago8c, on Flickr

January252024Exports-9 by chicago8c, on Flickr

Jan 26, 2024 at 10:02 AM

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p.6 #3 · p.6 #3 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

chicago8c wrote:
I just spent ~2 weeks in South Asia - Jaipur, Delhi, Kathmandu - mostly for work. Brought the R8, RF 24-105L, and RF 35/1.8. I ended up basically not using the 35 (mainly because I was largely shooting outdoors). There were some times in Kathmandu at huge temples/stupas where I wish I had brought my RF 16/2.8 or purchased the 14-35L, but for the most part I was happy with the 24-105 - great flexibility. The setup could go in my backpack in a Mirrorless Mover 20 bag so very mobile. Some friends were in the region to do birding...Show more →

What a wonderful set of photos!
Andy

Jan 26, 2024 at 11:10 PM

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p.6 #4 · p.6 #4 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

My wife had a 6D with 24-105, 70-300 and 50 1.8. I upgraded for her birthday (spouse management making own investments easier) with the R8 and RF 24-240. She is loving it and doesn't want to use anything else.

Jan 27, 2024 at 01:25 PM

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p.6 #5 · p.6 #5 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

alundeb wrote:
My wife had a 6D with 24-105, 70-300 and 50 1.8. I upgraded for her birthday (spouse management making own investments easier) with the R8 and RF 24-240. She is loving it and doesn't want to use anything else.
It's amazing how far you can get with that combo, even in lighting many wouldn't expect. The 24-240 is my preferred family lens since I can capture things quickly over a wide focal range. It's good for video too.

Jan 27, 2024 at 04:14 PM

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p.6 #6 · p.6 #6 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

Yea, They were ~$1500 last I looked, but it's fine. I got the RP and the 24-105 STM for only a little more. I'm having a blast with a tiny, light camera and have the 28mm pancake on the way. I really liked the old 5D iii, but that thing was an F'n beast.

Heck, with the focus peaking feature, I'm thinking of picking some old F-mount primes again. I'd really love to get a Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Ai-s again and actually be able to nail the focus this time.

Jan 29, 2024 at 08:27 PM

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p.6 #7 · p.6 #7 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

Yesterday I tried a new combo to take backcountry skiing. I managed to fit a RF100-400 while attached to the camera and an m-mount Voigt 35. R5 camera. I got a better eyepiece, but it makes the rig longer. had to put camera/long lens in at an angle but it worked.
The majority of past seasons I would take a Leica 35-70R and supplement with canon 16-35f4.
The Voigt 35 f1.7 Ultron with the R5 is a pretty awesome small package.
JP

Jan 30, 2024 at 08:49 AM

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p.6 #8 · p.6 #8 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

I guess minimalist kit for me would be a new iPhone 15 pro max.
Pretty certain unless sports or 1:1 macro I could quite easily get by.

Feb 01, 2024 at 04:00 PM

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p.6 #9 · p.6 #9 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

My 'minimalist kit' is pretty much only used for travel. In that case, it's R5, 24-105/4, 70-200, plus a 35/1.4 if there is an opportunity for night images. And tripod. Always.

Feb 11, 2024 at 11:58 PM

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p.6 #10 · p.6 #10 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

Jeff wrote:
My 'minimalist kit' is pretty much only used for travel. In that case, it's R5, 24-105/4, 70-200, plus a 35/1.4 if there is an opportunity for night images. And tripod. Always.

I'm just back from a whale watching cruise in Mexico so I'll update my much earlier post.

For air travel my base is R5 + 24-105 L. The telephoto will be either the 100-400 f8 or 70-200 f4 (which weigh the same) or the 100-500 for dedicated wildlife. On this trip I had the 100-500 and two primes the 16 f2.8 and 35 f1.4 plus my G1X3. I found I could still shlep the weight through airports but wouldn't want to hike very far. I actually used the 35 quite a bit for people shots in the ship's lounge and for some night scapes, it's very sharp. It also did a nice hand held focus stack of the Mexican craft beer label I preferred. So I guess it's joining my minimalist kit.

I just upgraded my 10s iPhone for the 15 pro. We'll see if it can replace my G1X3 for travel, but I doubt it.

Feb 12, 2024 at 12:24 PM

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p.6 #11 · p.6 #11 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

Man, the RP + RF 28mm f/2.8 is so much fun to shoot. It’s tiny and easy to compose for family stuff. It fits in my daily carry sling bag easily. I can take it and my journal wherever we go and take photos easily.

I must say I’m a bit disappointed in the 24-105 f4-7.1. The RP’s noise is pretty decent at high ISOs, but getting good portraits at 105mm in indoor light is trying. I am considering the f/4L. My EF 24-105 f/4L on my 5D iii could get some really good lower light shots.

Feb 13, 2024 at 12:01 AM

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p.6 #12 · p.6 #12 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

kakomu wrote:
The RP’s noise is pretty decent at high ISOs, but getting good portraits at 105mm in indoor light is trying. I am considering the f/4L. My EF 24-105 f/4L on my 5D iii could get some really good lower light shots.

Just pick up the RF50mm f1.8

Feb 13, 2024 at 09:53 AM

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p.6 #13 · p.6 #13 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

kakomu wrote:
I must say I’m a bit disappointed in the 24-105 f4-7.1

I tried a copy on my R5 for lighter weight and closer focusing but was also disappointed compared to the f4 L. The RF 24-105 L will remain my mainstay lens on the R system. It is a tad sharper than my faithful v1 24-105 (ca 2006) and only weighs an ounce more.

Feb 13, 2024 at 11:34 AM

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p.6 #14 · p.6 #14 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

fotografur wrote:
Just pick up the RF50mm f1.8

I already have it. Problem is the 50mm f/1.8 doesn’t go to 105mm.

Feb 13, 2024 at 12:44 PM

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p.6 #15 · p.6 #15 · What’s Your Minimalist Kit?

Canon R8, RF 50mm 1.8, RF 28mm 2.8, Konica M-Hexanon 90mmm 2.8 with Fotasy adapter.

Feb 18, 2024 at 10:55 PM

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