What's in a Sports Photographer's Camera Bag?

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On Sports Photography with Peter Read Miller

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Join Peter Read Miller as he takes a journey through his camera bag!
Think Tank Bag: amzn.to/2MrD6PZ
Canon 1dx Mark II: amzn.to/2AULWRx
Canon 24-70 Mark II: amzn.to/2RLtepW
Canon 70-200 f4: amzn.to/2TgPrc8
Canon 70-200 f2.8: amzn.to/2WddY3O
Canon 400 f2.8 Mark II: amzn.to/2AY27xu
Canon TeleConverter 1.4x Mark III: amzn.to/2T9rp30
AP/Sports Illustrated Photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Peter Read Miller is among the most accomplished photographers of all time, now enjoying teaching his sports photography techniques .
Peter Read Miller has been photographing athletes, events and the sporting life for more than 40 years. He is has worked as a staff and contract photographer for Sports Illustrated for more than 35 years. His images have appeared on over 100 Sports Illustrated covers.
His editorial clients have included: Time, Life, People, Money, The Associated Press, Playboy, Runner’s World, Newsweek, USA Weekend and The New York Times. In addition to covering 9 Olympic Games and 40 Super Bowls, Peter has shot 14 NBA Finals. He has covered the Stanley Cup Finals, the World Series, the Kentucky Derby, the NCAA Basketball Final Four, and the Men’s and Women’s World Cup Soccer Finals.
Click here to view Peter's book: On Sports Photography
( amzn.to/2Ne6A6N )
Peter's workshops involve major sports such as the Tennessee Volunteers, and much more, all with top of the line cameras and lenses by Canon USA. The workshop is sponsored by Canon, Western Digital, ThinkTank, Dynalite and Hoodman. www.peterreadmiller.com/worksh...
Email Peter at: peter@peterreadmiller.com

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@sweg3833 5 жыл бұрын

I like how he casually says "I usually have three 1dx mark 2's "

@laidbacklifestyle389 5 жыл бұрын

That deserves a firm smack

@mikes1984 4 жыл бұрын

@Mikko Robles does he own them or does nikon provide it to him

@caleb2159 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikes1984 I'd say Getty provides each staff photographer with a kit suited to the assignment.

@abdullahasif1889 3 жыл бұрын

Why is this guy always breathing heavy?

@ralphkai9078 2 жыл бұрын

You all probably dont give a shit but does any of you know of a way to log back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb lost my login password. I would love any help you can offer me

@davidribeiro6905 5 жыл бұрын

Insane gear, a dream for any sports photographer.

@moosruatfela8060 5 жыл бұрын

i used to think the 70-200 was big

@MuhammadAmirulHakimAdam 5 жыл бұрын

But in this video. It looks pretty darn small. Omg.

@vishalpatelful 5 жыл бұрын

Affording even one 1D is hard for me and you have three, that's great sir.

@cardiganflynn4905 5 жыл бұрын

Vishal Patel Like $6000-$7000 a pop

@djkevin314 5 жыл бұрын

1dx mark I is haft the price and just as good.

@jimccc9467 3 жыл бұрын

He makes a lot of money with his.

@markbuffalo5804 3 жыл бұрын

He has a sweet deal with Canon, if Im correct. I'm sure he hasn't paid much if anything.

@lamz6613 5 жыл бұрын

This setup costs as much as my student loans for like 5 years

@JMHSPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter for doing this. Any and all information shared is priceless.

@gburgMD 5 жыл бұрын

Tell everyone the 400mm is $12,000...and the 600mm is $13,000.....

@Mattshuckphoto 5 жыл бұрын

I do not understand how anyone affords these lenses who actually earns a living with sports photography. I don't know where the money is, lol.

@snehansuray6276 5 жыл бұрын

@@Mattshuckphoto he said he shoots Olympic

@auomauom 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mattshuckphoto You don't know "anyone" who earns a living with sports photography. It's definitely out there and the ones that do earn a living with it worked their asses off to get there.

@gourami7 3 жыл бұрын

Sell the kids, your liver, your kidneys your car everything !

@venom5809 5 жыл бұрын

Holy, this is one of the most big dog, baller setups I have seen so far.

@mannyvidsnyc 5 жыл бұрын

That ridiculous, everyone knows a professional carries 4 1DX Mark II!!! 😂 just kidding. I really enjoyed the video.

@davidmalone4017 5 жыл бұрын

Now that is quite a set up-thanks for sharing!!!

@adrichagnon 5 жыл бұрын

"Keep it simple" ...3 Mark II 1D ..LOL

@MrNavi90 4 жыл бұрын

lol

@myroadtours6147 5 жыл бұрын

I've got that same ThinkTank bag and love it! one of the reasons I bought it was that it blends in with similar rolling bags and doesn't scream camera bag.

@DCuerpoJr 5 жыл бұрын

Knee pads. I'm glad you mentioned them because they can really save your knees when you're out photographing all day sporting events like the US open or any other tournament style sporting event.

@frat7939 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Peter i was waiting a your new video... thank you!

@TeelioBastard 5 жыл бұрын

Some people drive a porsche, some just carry THE luggage.

@b.willroth8384 5 жыл бұрын

The "on a budget" set I started out with - and still today take on assignments when flying - is the EOS 7D II w/ the brilliant EF 300 f4.0 However the 1D-X II w/ EF 400 f2.8 is a basic combo you hardly get around.

@JuanLopez-oz9kh 5 жыл бұрын

Peter you didn't speak about the knees pad, I need one, can't find any real good one.

@Stefan1968ful 5 жыл бұрын

If you compare the version iii of the 600mm with the version ii I understand it’s lighter. But is it also substantially sharper? Or what other added value comes with it? I have the Version ii and was thinking to sell the version ii for getting a version iii. Thanks for any comment.

@rodrigosinquinistudio 5 жыл бұрын

Great setup!

@seyranmammadov4988 5 жыл бұрын

thank you PRM!

@Chystyle 3 жыл бұрын

Happy belated birthday Mr Miller....

@yixuz42 5 жыл бұрын

Oh... I wish I could have one of you 1Dx2... that 400mm version iii is even better...

@josetanon853 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for your video.... it was a great informative video... no fluff ... lol.

@bzkdnb 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter! Great video and a great gear you have! I have a question, I noticed one thing. You are not using any filters for your small lenese (cpl), why? Only beacuse cpl filter is "eating" the light?

@JMHSPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure if you look back, you'll see a filter on his 24-70 unit. I couldn't see the f/4 70-200. The large glass doesn't take front filters as just an FYI.

@BBC_thereddoor 3 жыл бұрын

Peter where do you get those soft orange bags for the 400 2.8?

@TaylorCFinn98 5 жыл бұрын

Im new to this whole thing, but my IG page has been progressing because of this channel and many other channels and I’ve just started ❤️

@livedict6224 4 жыл бұрын

IG is not for dslr photos. It is for hoes

@kimmytuna5180 Жыл бұрын

I noticed that he says he carries at least two camera bodies sometimes three but he only pulled one out of the actual bag. The second came from somewhere under or behind the table and the third from a separate bag.

@fosgatenut03 5 жыл бұрын

First and foremost I want to say thank you. All the gear, tech and feedback for others has helped myself as well as many others. I primarily shoot Motocross but also cover high school sports on occasion. I keep watching your gear and wonder how I could use what you have.I have 1 body, and dream of a 1DX as a second. Let alone a 1DX mkII as a primary some day. It will happen, just keep pushing. But, had you been put on assignment, what would you take to a Motocross track as primary gear? How would you shoot it? Thank you again for all the help!

@toddferguson549 4 жыл бұрын

Spend money on gear, drive a 15 year old vehicle like me. It’s partly choices. My son Dan used to race MX but became a drag racer now...

@sujanshrestha122 5 жыл бұрын

My dream on that table 😍

@MadisonMcewen777 3 жыл бұрын

Hello I'm looking to buy a new nikon camera for sports photography...I am deciding between the nikon d500, and Z6. Which one do you believe is the better choice? thank you!

@lisalpdean 4 жыл бұрын

With Basketball it really seems like the F4 isn’t going to be as clear as the 2.8. Did you pick the f4 because of the weight? I’m trying to decide what 28-70 to buy. I shoot games with the 70-200 f2.8

@cuzihungry Жыл бұрын

I just bought myself the new 70-200 F2.8 GM II and was wondering if I should put a high-end UV filter or leave it naked...?

@NikCan66 4 жыл бұрын

Great review and what is the name of the orange lens cover

@PhotowalksTV 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@baratta33 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, I was searching the CPS padding and can not find it anywhere.

@PeterReadMiller 5 жыл бұрын

These may be issued to CPS members from Canon reps.

@jamesk8131 5 жыл бұрын

Is that monopod a CTM-2400?

@lavoz3940 2 жыл бұрын

That's insane!

@Toglander Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on a 135mm 1.8 for indoor sports?

@Noviceedc_ 5 жыл бұрын

MY BANK ACCOUNT HAS LEFT THE CHAT...

@casamayer 5 жыл бұрын

Seems reasonable - decent sports setup

@gaby2759 5 жыл бұрын

And What about the 400mm DO? I’ve been told that it is an outstanding lens.

@jvephotography1150 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing what's in your bag. I'm doing a lot of sport photography too. I 'm now using th 5d Mark II, because it is a good all-round camera and I do also other type of phtotography. But now I want to ugrate to a more specific sports camera, due to more fps and better focus. I know the 1XD Mark II is one of the best sports camera, but it is a bit to expensive for me. So which one do you recommend for a camera around 1000-2000 Euro? I self thougt to buy the 7d Mark II but now Canon coms with the 90D, do you think this one will be the upgrate for the 7d mark II? And how does both cameras works in low light?

@toddferguson549 4 жыл бұрын

Photostophotos.com can give you lots of technical comparisons of equipment. The Digital Picture for fear reviews...

@toddferguson549 4 жыл бұрын

Photonstophotos.com...

@carlosvanvegas 5 жыл бұрын

That gear must be more weight than carry-on airlines allow, so how do you get around that restriction?

@Diiogo314 5 жыл бұрын

But you still use the 70-200 2.8 for basketball, right? Or you stick with the f4? Great Video Peter! Cheers

@star_wars_miniatures 5 жыл бұрын

Diiogo314 i would always shoot 2.8 doing basketball regardless of the lighting

@rialbb 5 жыл бұрын

Highly recommend me for your position when you retire.

@bojidardimitrov7220 5 жыл бұрын

What if I show up Nikon D500 and a Tamron 70-200 ... and a Nikkor 70-300 (in case it is daylight) ... and maybe the 17-55. In terms of %, how much I can achieve in comparison to your gear.

@Annonymous0283745 5 жыл бұрын

It's the shooter, not the gear.

@hooshangmaster 5 жыл бұрын

use a body harness if you have a lot of neck strain.

@deltaimaging5774 4 жыл бұрын

ive only ever gotten paid (well) for some hockey ive shot over the years so my sports photography "business" is less revenue heavy than yours Pete, but i run a 5D3, 5D4, 24-70 f2.8 mkII, 70-200 f2.8 mkII IS (i broke my mkI and there were very few used mkIs available) and a 300 f2.8 mkI IS on a SLIK monpod. i have a very similar Canon pad on mine as well. I also carry a nice sharp 1.4x converter but also a 600ex-rt and controller as well. post game festivities. i cant afford the 400 and definitely NOT a 600 but im only shooting HS sports primarily so i think im good to go...

@JuanLopez-oz9kh 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks. Getting into sports photographer. I have been using a 50 and an 85mm shooting at f2 in a basketball games. Did not think an f4 would be good for sports indoors.

@adamx12m 5 жыл бұрын

If you shooting in a well-lit arena you can get away with f4, but I'd still rather shoot with an f2.8.

@scallen3841 5 жыл бұрын

Questioning a guy who does this for a living

@adamx12m 5 жыл бұрын

@@scallen3841 Actually yes, first not everybody gets to shoot in great lighting for pro sports. Second, is the 7.5oz weight difference between the f2.8 and f4 really going to make a difference with your stamina, doubtful. If there was ever an all-out promotional plug for Canon's best and latest gear, this is it.

@scallen3841 5 жыл бұрын

@@adamx12m Maybe lol ,

@scallen3841 5 жыл бұрын

@@adamx12m your ake what works best and does the job

@Urumi89 5 жыл бұрын

Ok now let's do a "normal sports photographer" bag.

@rifqiadil4973 5 жыл бұрын

What a setup is that

@hi.imgonner5813 4 жыл бұрын

That moment when he pulls out the 1dx and you think "out of my range"...then he pulls out 3.

@lithostheory Жыл бұрын

I'll come back to this video if I ever win the lottery jackpot lol

@craigc7708 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry - What is the brand of the monopod?

@toddferguson549 4 жыл бұрын

Oben I believe...

@mengkomnap652 5 жыл бұрын

How l love it

@anthonyc1883 5 жыл бұрын

Peter Read Miller in a padded room! ;-)

@Toglander Жыл бұрын

Why do you have both the 400 and 600 when you can simply attach a 1.4 converter to your 400 and you have a 600?

@joepasquarello1273 2 жыл бұрын

Holy crap

@LetMeTellYouSomeTing 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! I thought my 70-200 iii is huge...

@micahbell9093 5 жыл бұрын

Wish I had the money for all this gear.

@mateuszpawela4586 5 жыл бұрын

Please Peter give me one thing of your setup and then... I can even die? hahah

@javypc 5 жыл бұрын

why this channel does not have at least 100k subscribers???

@FeyJa 5 жыл бұрын

9:13 "light"

@MrTnsLvr 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t know the USA tax system at all, but where I live a business would claim back the sales tax and register all that equipment as business assets and insure and depreciate it accordingly. Also there may be sponsorships from Canon...

@stefanmodigh7897 4 жыл бұрын

Uhm, he works as a photographer. I doubt that he uses his gear private.

@danielguimaraes8300 5 жыл бұрын

can someone plz tell me why its necessary to have more than one body, let alone 3

@PeterReadMiller 5 жыл бұрын

Two reasons: use of different lenses / focal lengths at one time, and also to have a backup in case another body fails.

@Noeman2009 5 жыл бұрын

Some photographers use their camera remotely esp at football, soccer game etc.

@RAJMAN181 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice set up for sports, a minor recommendation perhaps an external speedlight will be a better addition in very low light situations.

@itsmelive 3 жыл бұрын

Remember guys. He's a professional. His employers will pay him so that he can afford the best equipment to deliver them the top line results they expect.

@Goodman-4525 5 жыл бұрын

Funny how none of you commentors took into account that this is work equipment. Oh and I cracked up when he took out the 600mm and said it's "light" lol

@Ravencroft81 5 жыл бұрын

No Eos R as a back up and save some weight?

@snehansuray6276 5 жыл бұрын

Sir you said keep it simple with a 45000$ setup

@Annonymous0283745 5 жыл бұрын

"spend a lot of money" it doesn't get much simpler than that.

@dodypradana6242 5 жыл бұрын

you have 3 1dx? hollysh*t, can i have one, lol

@craigc7708 5 жыл бұрын

Loopman?

@balintk.9373 4 жыл бұрын

LoL that 3 body costs more than what most people earn annually in eastern Europe :D

@semwidjaja3520 5 жыл бұрын

when a 70-200 looks small

@oogieboogieproductions Жыл бұрын

Meanwhile in my pants pockets: lumix zs70 (pocket camera) 1 extra sd card, a couple extra batteries, and sometimes a small tripod

@kelb89 4 жыл бұрын

When you do work for the NFL, 3 1DX is peanuts 🤣

@markpryborowski5246 4 жыл бұрын

16,000 to start

@PunjabiGymBeats 4 жыл бұрын

When i attach 55-200 to my nikon 3400 i think like i am sports photographer.Lolz

@yusufswjy 5 жыл бұрын

he is basically carrying gear worth like 2 cars

@Jing_Photography 5 жыл бұрын

Ur health so great Grandpa

@technomaniac1992 5 жыл бұрын

you must have badass insurance to check in that baggage on a plane

@petrub27 5 жыл бұрын

what's that on the walls? looks like a psychiatry room

@PeterReadMiller 5 жыл бұрын

It's called Instaquilt and is one of the ways that you soundproof soundstages.

@petrub27 5 жыл бұрын

@@PeterReadMiller but also can bring down a desperate cry....

@rudydoyle 5 жыл бұрын

Keep it simple. Ha ha. I dont have $40,000. My only option is simple

@mr.tarkovish2587 5 жыл бұрын

Do you sell drugs to have these ?

@anthonyc1883 5 жыл бұрын

lol Probably not. Just a highly accomplished pro who for decades has worked his ass off.

@shademanirvanipour6870 4 жыл бұрын

you are looking at over £35.000 worth of photographic equipments

@recrdholdr 5 жыл бұрын

60 grand sitting on that table.

@toddferguson549 4 жыл бұрын

It’s equipment to make his living... Ever consider what a mechanic has in tools. Besides it’s tax deductible for him most likely...

@rumporridge1 4 жыл бұрын

Todd Ferguson plus you can always rent those big monster lenses.

@AndrewLent 5 жыл бұрын

weird flex but ok - 600 f/4

@HRRGA 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck shooting a Golf tournament while the Sony A9 shooters happily ignore the "Quiet" signs

@myroadtours6147 5 жыл бұрын

Ya, I would buy a A9 setup just for Golf if I shot sports.

@b.willroth8384 5 жыл бұрын

Every job requires the right tools. Sony is changing the game, absolutely. But it isn't that long that Sony has this combo available. And CPS offers some outstanding deals to pro sports photographers. I change my camera bodies every other year and maybe one day it's time to go mirrorless. We'll see.