"a rangefinder? why would i do that?"

[dof]

Maybe his pouches are all empty and he's really just a poser?

Only his chiropractor knows for certain!

 

[tic]

Today, for a small excursion to the local botanical garden I brought my Leica, my Ikoflex TLR and my Canon S90 (mostly for use as a lightmeter) and made a few hipstamatic shots with my new iPhone as well. And I did not feel as loaded down as this guy. And I shot with only one camera and one lens at each moment in time... 🙂

 

[Keith]

I can understand the hat and the sunnies ... I'd be wearing a disguise too!

Is he a pro ... or just a well heeled amatuer?

 

[Nikkor AIS]

At least he is out taking pictures.

 

[sig]

At least he is out taking pictures.

Well said!

 

[Neare]

Might be a little un-PC for me.. but maybe he's trying to lose weight. 😀

 

[kossi008]

Nah, he's doing the "one afternoon - all cameras" thing. He wanted to go a year but changed his mind half a block from home... 😀

 

[degruyl]

I I haul out my 4x5 Graphic when I want people to really ham it up for me.

Same here. Nonchalantly taking a crown graphic out of a messenger bag during a night out, in order to take a picture is a priceless experience that everyone should try. Seriously.

I only carry a lot of gear when I am carrying an 8x10 or 4x5. And I use an actual bag for those.

 

[ChrisN]

And yet there are members here who regularly carry two M bodies and several lenses. Not that different really. From the little I can see of his gear, the guy in the first post appears to be set up for video work and sound recording - a little different from still photography.

 

[Soothsayerman]

Hey man, at least he has no hang-ups about being identified as a photographer in public. Kudos to him! Some people are so self-conscious about carrying a camera in public it's ridiculous! They have to have the smallest, quietest, least camera looking camera before they will take a snap in public for fear of being identified as a photo nerd.

 

[jsrockit]

Has it been confirmed that he was actually taking photos?

 

[porktaco]

my guess is he was trolling for hot chicks

 

[3rdtrick]

my guess is he was trolling for hot chicks

Now I miss my 300 2.8...

 

[Darthfeeble]

Does he get points for lack of self-conciousness? S

 

[sanmich]

i want that hat!

The burning hot Canadian sun? 🙄

 

[porktaco]

Now I miss my 300 2.8...

"mine's bigger"

 

[konicaman]

porktaco - admit it - it's you in that photo - isn't it? 😀

 

[porktaco]

yes. isn't my hairdo great?

 

[h_A_Z]

Getting his gears from his multiple pockets will make it look like a one man orgy ;p

 

[atlcruiser]

Just damn!

I wonder if he boards a flight will his gear belt count as a carry on?

I wore less gear in the gulf war!