My Formula 1 Camera Bag

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This is a dive into my camera bag. What photographic equipment do I use to photograph F1 and why. Which camera bodies and lenses do I use for the different situations and what are the best Formula 1 photography accessories.
Nikon Z9
(currently out of stock on Amazon)
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Nikon D850
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Nikon 14 - 24mm
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Nikon 24 - 70mm
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Nikon 70 - 200mm
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Sigma 150 - 600mm
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Godox V1
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ThinkTank Airport International
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Manfrotto Monopod
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Lee Filters 6 stop
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Black Rapid strap
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Peak design strap
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SanDisk 1TB SSD
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SONY XQD 120gb drive
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@judithclark2823 Жыл бұрын

I know absolutely nothing about cameras but I am impressed with your bag and how organized you are with your equipment. Safe travels and great shots, Michael. I know they miss you at La Lande.

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I miss it there too! Can't wait to get back!

@SimoneDE Жыл бұрын

Now you’re speaking my language! Love seeing your kit and the minimalist approach. It’s how I shoot too. I find it makes me more creative to have the constraint of a few lenses only. Loving your channel!

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is interesting how constraints give you more creativity at times :)

@SimoneDE Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelPottsF1 it really does. My favourite thing to do is to take one lens (always a prime) to a shoot and make it work. It gets me out of the doldrums.

@TheMarkieHD Ай бұрын

Fantastic video, very informative 👏

@jonimarchese7655 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, your camera bag is fascinating so many different pieces to ensure you get the best shot. Perfect. Safe travels. Love from N.Y.

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@nicolecouture4514 Жыл бұрын

Amazing how much sophisticated equipment you need to make such fabulous photo that you do. Very impressive. Cheers from Montreal!!❤️

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@panthers_gkd 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. I have the same Sigma lens and I always had some doubts if it's good enough for sports photography especially nights, and I saw this video and a few others with night races. Great photos I love them. Keep up the good work.

@MichaelPottsF1 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful. That Sigma lens is mighty. I've taken it all over the world to some extreme conditions and it always performs. The range is incredible. I am however thinking about moving to the new Nikon Z 180-600. I've used it a bit this year and it is lovely.

@Mr09260 Жыл бұрын

Great Video >> Great insight in Practical Use Cases

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

@daveb6765 Жыл бұрын

Such a breath of fresh air to see a pro using an affordable Sigma lens! Gives me hope. See you in Melbourne!

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That sigma is a great lens, I can hand hold it if needed and I get a great range from it. It is really important when composing shots to have flexibility.

@daveb6765 Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelPottsF1 Do you find the Sigma 150-600 lens too heavy for panning shots?

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

@@daveb6765 Hi Dave. I generally use a mono pod for panning shots. You can hand hold to pan, but at 600mm you get a bit too much up and down movement without some sort of stability.

@HelenSch Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video Michael!

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you - that is great to hear!!!

@anna-lenahelbrecht4123 Жыл бұрын

so helpful for myself. Great video once again and a very much appreciated insight. Thank you 💫🙏

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching - glad you enjoyed it

@NikCan66 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for your time and effort to produce this vlog. Best of luck & stay safe

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@NikCan66 5 ай бұрын

@@MichaelPottsF1your welcome

@rhondathomas7952 Жыл бұрын

So talented! Great equipment! Safe travels!!!

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@sarahpenrose9681 Жыл бұрын

Love this vlog gives your viewers an insight into photography. Now I want to get my camera out (basic one) to use enjoy Singapore

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - did you get some nice photos?

@ruthkelly5253 Жыл бұрын

love this, so informative!

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@rickyt3961 Жыл бұрын

thank you! great tips 👍🏾😉 safe travels

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@edspencer2756 Жыл бұрын

I really loved hearing about what you take to the track, Michael. The video gives me and everyone else watching a really good perspective about what’s needed during a race weekend to get the shots that the fans love. Hope to see you trackside sometime in 2023😌

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

That would be great - let me know if you go to any races

@edspencer2756 Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelPottsF1 will do probably won’t be until May time

@claudiamann7111 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for showing us your camera bag. You take wonderful photos. All that equipment looks very heavy. Safe travels to Singapore.

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

It can be sometimes, but it keeps me fit.

@LELIE- Жыл бұрын

I know absolutely nothing about cameras, but it is great hearing people talk about their passion. Coincidently, Vladimir Rys also shared an outtake of in interview with Anton Corbijn today (on his Instagram). It also mentioned not taking too much gear, because they will just be in the way. But it also forces you to make those couple of lenses and camera’s work. It makes you more creative. And it shows in your work too.

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Vladimir is a great photographer. I love his work.

@LELIE- Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelPottsF1 - He is. I don’t know anything about photography, but I love looking at the pictures you guys make. Especially the more artistic and unusual ones.

@davidebodini3589 Жыл бұрын

hiii Michael! could u make a video about how u joined the f1 and your best advice to come where u are now! congrats on all btw and nice bag!😄

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Davide - yes I can

@Johnd3s Жыл бұрын

Nice and informative video, many thanks. I also lost the ring on one of my Z9 cameras (€39) in Europe so I decided to attach a very small and thin fishing wire through the ring before attaching and then the other end to my Smallrig cage, I feel it is a design fault as this never ever happened to any of my D6 or D5 cameras. Regards, John

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

I've not had this before either. There is a plastic ring that holds it together which is very thin. Thats what broke on mine.

@Johnd3s Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelPottsF1 It is somewhat strange that it can so easily fall off, I am guessing that during a concert I rubbed the release button against my ThinkTank harness, for now I have looped thin fishing wire through the ring and as mentioned attached it to my Z9 Smallrig cage.

@gloriagavaneli9862 Жыл бұрын

Wow although I don’t understand much of the technicalities lol it was still very interesting.

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

That is so good to hear :)

@oliverjocher2999 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. Love the reviews and now the insight into your "private" sphere. Is this a dedicated camera bag from the manufacturer, or one you adapted yourself?

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

The bag is a consumer one, but they have made it in such a way that you can modify the shape of the inner compartments to be perfect for your specific kit. Really well thought through product.

@angelapa9513 Жыл бұрын

Hi Michael 🏎💨🍃

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Hey Angela. How are you?

@MaxMustermann-fd3wn Жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, thank you for sharing your insights from F1 Photography here in this channel. Since this video is a bit about gear and you are using Z9 as I understand, I might have a question. How do you handel AF-area mode for race photography with Z9? Are you using more Wide Area AF or Dynamic Area AF (as maybe in th old DSLR)? I´m asking since i had the chance to photopgraphy a BossGP race recently, but usally doing more Sports like Soccer, Eishokey e.g. and that might be a different game. Cheers from Germany!

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I don't use the vehicle tracking option on the Z9 for F1, it tends to lock onto wheels where I need to focus on the drivers helmet. I tend to use spot focus, I feel I am more in control that way.

@Sharon-Me Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that you took the time to show us your camera bag. I have been longing to learn more about photography. I have a summer home on Lake Michigan which affords me many opportunities to view nature, not to mention the beautiful sailboats. Any suggestions as to where I should start?

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

I would probably go for a wide lens to capture as much of that stunning landscape, then maybe a mid level zoom - 120 or 200mm to capture the boats.

@Sharon-Me Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelPottsF1 Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I am not getting any younger so I guess I better start the search for the appropriate camera. My son-in-law is from Namibia South Africa, he is a very nice young man just like you!!!

@mpgnz73 Жыл бұрын

Great insight into the equipment that makes it all happen. Not surprising that someone in the F1 scene with existing Nikon glass would eventually find their way to the Z9. No Z lenses yet though - any thoughts on the new Z telephoto range?

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

I am still pondering which Z lens to get first. I've been hesitant because they are not backwardly compatible to the F mount (at least I think they are not). I've used a few of them and they are amazing.

@jeanmkaufmann Жыл бұрын

Nice kit Michael. Did you mention how much the bag weighs when it is full. 🙂🇨🇦

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

Probably about 12kgs... more or less

@riotrob Жыл бұрын

that is a well packed bag. i believe i have the same model. can you insert your business card in the bag’s card window? haven’t figured out how to accomplish that. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

There is velcro down the one side of the window - the long side closest to the handle.

@riotrob Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelPottsF1 on mine, there is not enough room to slide in a business/contact card without bending it all up.

@artatjules Жыл бұрын

Hi @Michael Potts F1 I'm interested in how much your equipment/lenses would vary for example when you're out on safari, or at lalande?

@MichaelPottsF1 Жыл бұрын

I would take a similar kit on Safari, but leave the zoom lenses for Lalande.

@mainemonty 6 ай бұрын

U dont feel like the z9 with ftz adapter slows things down versus buying z lenses?...thats great if you don't

@MichaelPottsF1 6 ай бұрын

I don't - I can't think of a moment where it fumbled a focus or missed a beat. I am upgrading all my lenses to z mount bit by bit.

@mainemonty 6 ай бұрын

@@MichaelPottsF1 Thanks for the reply, Michael....i have read that z9 and z8 don't seem to have the slowness of the previous z's far as speed of focus...pretty cool indeed..thanks again for the reply...very useful...cheers and good luck with your endeavors.