What camera do you carry with you all the time

[hibou]

I am never without my Rebel Xsi, usually with the nifty fifty attached.

[PnwGuy]

I am a self-employed computer guy and most of my work is onsite so I keep a lot of my photo gear with me, in my trunk. I'm always finding new places or seeing different things along the way. Unfortnately I usually don't have time to shoot but sometimes I'll make the time if I see something interesting enough. Or I'll note it and come back a different time.

In my Slingshot 300 I keep both bodies with lens attached, usually my 24-105 on the Rebel and the 70-200 on the 40D and one of my flashes in the bag.

I have another little bag that I keep my 10-22, 100-400, and filters in. I have my monopod and tripod along as well. I usually have boots and a knee pad too. Then I have all my computer parts and my laptop. Man if anybody ever broke into my trunk....

[Michel.Paez]

I used to go everywhere with my camera. Nowadays, I only take it with me when I know I want to shoot something that day. Doesn't matter what, as long as I've planned on shooting something.

On THOSE days, more often than not, I will bring my single-body camera bag which contains my Fuji S2 Pro, a 28-70mm f/2.8 and my nifty fifty. Because I tend to go strobist, my bag always has two SB-600s, RF triggers and my 24" reflector.

If I figure that there will be some sort of neat shot to capture but DON'T want to bring anything bulky, then my trusty Canon G9 comes along for the ride.

[macro freak]

hi my day job is a window cleaner full time i take my camera all the time i take my 20d and 28-105mm and my550x today is raining so i got the day of when i have day of i check my work

[Jill H]

HI everyone, thanks for your replies - it has been interesting for me to read them, and where other people are at. This has been a great discussion. At the end of the day I think it really depends on the person what they take, their work, and what their aims are for their photography - whether just an occasional shooter or a professional. I can't see myself always carrying my camera everywhere.....but you never know. I want to improve, and to do this I know means practice, practice. So taking a camera every day makes sense - to seize the opportunity when it presents itself. I think my PowerShot will be the best option for me as it is a very versatile camera, with a pro level lens, and takes great super macro as well as having a pretty good zoom. It is a great all-round traveller's camera if you don't want to lug a lot of gear.

I agree it can be a pain when people always expect you to be the one taking photos - for myself I would rather enjoy, for instance, present opening at Christmas and birthdays, and enjoy the moment, rather than taking photos.

thanks everyone. Happy snapping!

[katia]

i have my Sony Cybershot P&S with me at all times, it's the DSCW220, a GREAT little "automatic" (no aperture or shutterspeed choices) camera.

as for my DSLR, when i go out shooting, i bring my whole kit. when i go somewhere *thinking* i might wish i had my DSLR, but not going out for a fullblown photowalk, i just bring my Nikon D90 and the kit lens, as it's the most versatile, covering a wide range of focal points

[mad editor]

Since I do publicity for a living, I carry my dslr with me back and forth to work. When I am not working or going out specifically to shoot photos, I only carry my cellphone.

[Raoul Isidro]

My Nokia Navigator cellular phone with a 2 Mp camera plus another camera on the other side for web chats. It has a built in GPS Navigational software which I also use as a vehicular Sat Nav GPS unit.

[RLucas]

I keep my D40 with me all the time, even to work. I work in an automotive refinish supply store. Everyone at work has gotten so used to me having it all the time, they don't even notice.

[lisa]

I always have my D200 with me ( not often i do go out without it!) but ill just take the one lens thats on.