My 8x10 Large Format Photography Backpack Kit

In this video I invite you to explore my "lightweight" 8x10 large format kit with me. I demonstrate how I pack all the essential gear to make shooting a large format photo possible. Filmed on the Canon R5C. 00:00 - Intro: Packing an 8x10 Kit Under 30 lbs 00:32 - Lens Bag Setup & Maintenance Tips 00:54 - Lens 1: Nikon Nikkor SW 150mm f/8 01:26 - Lens 2: Nikon Nikkor M 300mm f/9 01:48 - Padded Camera Bag & Alternatives (Nikkor M 450mm) 02:37 - Accessory Bag: Essential Spare Parts 03:21 - Light Meter: Sekonic L-558R DualMaster 03:31 - Choosing a Focusing Loupe (Fuji 4x) 03:54 - Filter Kit: Polarizers & Step-Up Rings 04:19 - Using Graduated ND Filters for Sky Detail 04:34 - Black and White Filters (Lee 23A Light Red) 05:11 - Lens Filter Holders & Compression Rings 05:37 - Field Data Tracking: Notebooks & Pens 05:56 - Exposure Tools: Stopwatch & Bubble Levels 06:35 - Camera Bag: Chamonix 8x10 Alpinus 06:49 - Dark Cloth & Reciprocity Charts 07:13 - The Backpack: ULA Catalyst 75L 07:42 - Organizing Film Holders & Protective Sleeves 08:24 - Tripod & Ball Head Combinations 09:00 - Ultralight Tripod Option for Long Hikes 09:48 - Geared Ball Head (Arca Swiss D4) for Short Hikes 10:12 - Emergency Communication Devices 10:29 - Final Weight Tally & Closing Thoughts By clicking the links below, I may earn commission on any products that you purchase. Camera Gear in my backpack: Black Bags: https://amzn.to/3IAn5VS Sat Phone: https://amzn.to/3wJJ4H1 Garmin inReach: https://amzn.to/48VdzXQ Lee Filter Holder: https://amzn.to/4c7kyQB GND Filters: https://amzn.to/3wTFOJr Black and White Filters: https://amzn.to/3TzHJdV Light Meter: https://amzn.to/3wZbuwK Cable Release: https://amzn.to/3IyVfsP Camera Gear I use in my videos: Camera Body: https://amzn.to/3PrFg3Z 85mm Lens: https://amzn.to/3v0Z0Ef 50mm Lens: https://amzn.to/3SWnzKJ Camera Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3SZZmmD Wireless Lav mic: https://amzn.to/3Imi2Iq Shotgun mic: https://amzn.to/3ThkA0M Video Main Light: https://amzn.to/3uTw1SV Video Light Modifier: https://amzn.to/3V4tC2n Video Background Light: https://amzn.to/3PrFBnh Light Stand: https://amzn.to/42YWA5I Backdrop: https://amzn.to/3TksBB1 5-in-1 Reflector: https://amzn.to/49SRtq3 Tripod: https://amzn.to/3SYUcaG Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/49Sr0ZC Travel Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wCZ8KH Tripod Mounting Plate: https://amzn.to/3Irbd8h Teleprompter: https://amzn.to/3UZGyqa