Hello, I'm Richard and welcome to my basement.
This is where every photo shoot starts.
Let me explain you three different scenarios.
Let's start in the mountains because that's where my career started when I was 16.
Chasing snow borders around the globe.
A ski and snowboard shoot. What do I need?
Well, the tools to get around the mountains and the safety equipment.
A probe, a shovel,
avalanche beacon,
a harness,
crampons,
a torch,
good clothing to keep protected,
and last but not least, sunscreen.
And, of course, a backpack to carry everything around.
So this is my backpack for free riding off-piste
What's inside?
One Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, the powerhouse for action sports.
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens because it`s small and compact.
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
lens tilts
and Canon Extender EF 1.4x III
The secret of this pack is
there's an airbag inside,
so if I`m coming to an avalanche,
I pull this trigger and a balloon inflates, it hopefully keeps me safe.
Now I`m off for a sailing shoot.
What you have to know, the camera here hates water,
so it's all about protection.
Water-resistant Peli case,
underwater housing,
special protection for the lenses, for the cards for my eyes.
Communication with the radios.
If I'm on the sailboat, I use a life west and a helmet.
When I shoot from a motorboat,
special shoes so I don`t slip, and a good sailing suit like this one.
Special addition for the Volvo Ocean Race.
But the highlight is shooting out of a helicopter with the open door.
I need a harness and a leash so I don't fall out.
And last but not least, sunscreen.
And this is the waterproof Peli case for the sailing shooots.
What do we put inside?
Well, Canon EOS-1D X Mark III with the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II with the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
and the Canon EOS 5DS R with a Canon EF 16-35 mm f/2.8L II USM
When you shoot in the water,
it's important that everything is rigged up, ready to go.
So all you have to do is open the case,
pick up the camera,
take a picture, back inside,
close it.
Now I'm off to some biking,
a minimalistic shoot, so less is more.
I need a fast bike, special bike clothing, helmet for protection,
water, sunscreen, glasses,
and a tiny backpack to put everything on my shoulders and jump on the bike.
This is the essential set.
So a small backpack.
What's inside?
The mirrorless camera EOS R, Canon Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM
and to make the trinity complete, Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM and Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM.
Off and away with the bike.