{"id":26959,"date":"2016-07-08T02:00:56","date_gmt":"2016-07-08T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=26959"},"modified":"2016-07-07T17:01:37","modified_gmt":"2016-07-08T00:01:37","slug":"whats-in-my-bag-elon-schoenholz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/whats-in-my-bag-elon-schoenholz\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s in My Bag? \u2014 Elon Schoenholz"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Cool Tools editor Elon Schoenholz here. My primary line of work when I was editing Cool Tools was commercial photography, and that\u2019s what I\u2019m still doing these days \u2014 shooting art and architecture. For many years I used Domke\u2019s journalist bag<\/a>, but I have so many lenses that I need to keep them in their own secure Pelican case, and I needed a camera bag that would hold two bodies, a bunch of accessories, and a 15-inch Macbook Pro.<\/p>\n

\"IMG_4558\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I found Tenba\u2019s Messenger DNA 15<\/a>, and have found it to be a very cool tool. It\u2019s low-key enough that it doesn\u2019t really appear to be a camera bag, which is my personal preference. It can hold a ton of gear, with well-designed external and internal zipped enclosures, that allow for a high level of organization.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite features of this bag is that the entire padded interior can be removed, and then it can double as a handy carry-on or overnight bag. It\u2019s not fixed in its role as a photo-specific tool.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s inside:<\/p>\n

\"IMG_4561\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Two Canon DSLRs, one 5ds and an older but still valuable 5d markII as backup.<\/p>\n

X-rite Color Checker<\/a> ($89): I document art for work, and require a high level of accuracy in color reproduction. This is the best tool I\u2019ve found for the job.<\/p>\n

Patagonia Houdini Jacket<\/a> ($99): One of the most versatile and useful things I own. We\u2019re in constant motion while working, but when we break for lunch in an air-conditioned location, or when architectural exterior shots go through dusk, this light layer makes a huge difference. Granted, this is in the context of Southern California. If it cost $30 less, I\u2019d have one stashed in every bag I own.<\/p>\n

Macbook Pro, 15\u201d Mid-2010: Swapped out the internal drive for a SSD, and it\u2019s still going. For now.<\/p>\n

Think Tank Cable Management 20 V2.0<\/a> ($23): A little pricey for a simple zippered bag, but I like that it\u2019s transparent, so I can see if I\u2019ve really put the item I need where I was supposed to, without having to dig around.<\/p>\n

TetherPro USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Micro-B Cable, 15 feet<\/a> ($49): For shooting tethered to my laptop.<\/p>\n

VELCRO One-Wrap Cable Management<\/a> ($5): A cool and inexpensive tool for cable control.<\/p>\n

Manfrotto 410PL Low Profile Quick Release Adapter Plate RC4<\/a> ($18): I keep three of these in my bag, after having shown up to a job with a tripod, but no way to attach my camera to it.<\/p>\n

Pocket Department notepad, and Uniball fine pen.<\/p>\n

Leatherman Wave<\/a> ($97): Phillips head, scissors and needle nose pliers, in order of handiness. I used to carry this on my belt, but it\u2019s too heavy.<\/p>\n

Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife, G-10, partially serrated<\/a> ($42): Always on my waistband. Always useful.<\/p>\n

CF cards: Old 4GB cards. New 64GB cards. Brand not significant.<\/p>\n

Anker PowerCore+ mini 3350mAh Lipstick-Sized Portable Charger<\/a> ($10)<\/p>\n

Eneloop AA batteries<\/a> ($12, 4Pk)<\/p>\n

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