Chris has utilized both Nikon and Canon systems extensively. He currently works primarily with the Nikon system.

His current standard camera setup consists of:

  • Nikon D850
  • Nikon D850 w/grip or D6 depending on type of trip
  • Nikon D850 w/grip or D5 depending on type of trip
  • Nikon 600mm f4 FL
  • Nikon 120-300300mm f2.8 VR
  • Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 FL
  • Nikon 24-70mm f2.8
  • Nikon 17-35mm f2.8 or Nikon 14-24mm f2.8
  • Nikon 105mm f4 Micro
  • Samyang 12mm f2.8 Fisheye
  • Nikon TC 14E II, 17E II, and 20E III
  • Gura Gear Bataflae 32L
  • Kinesis long lens bag for 600mm FL with D6 attached

Landscape photography setup consists of:

  • Nikon D850
  • Nikon D800e Infrared or D800 Full Spectrum
  • Nikon 14-24mm f2.8
  • Nikon 24mm PC-E f3.5
  • Nikon 45mm PC-E f2.8
  • Nikon 85mm PC-E f2.8
  • Nikon 200mm f4 Micro or Nikon 70-200 f2.8 FL
  • Samyang 12mm f2.8 Fisheye
  • Fstop Tilopa

Event/Night photography setup consists of:

  • Nikon D6
  • Nikon D5
  • Nikon 14-24mm 2.8
  • Nikon 24mm f1.4
  • Sigma 35mm f1.4
  • Nikon 85mm f1.4
  • Nikon 200mm f2 VR
  • Nikon 400mm f2.8 VR
  • Sometimes with 24-70 and/or 70-200
  • Gura Gear Bataflae 32L
  • Rapid Strap Harness

Lightweight setup consists of:

  • Nikon D850
  • Nikon 18-35mm
  • Nikon 24-85mm 3.5-4.5
  • Nikon 70-300mm 4.5-5.6 VR
  • Tamrac Adventure 9

Classic Digital setup consists of:

  • Nikon DF
  • Nikon DF with grip for long lens
  • Nikon 18mm 3.5 AIS
  • Nikon 24mm 2.8 AIS
  • Nikon 55mm 2.8 Micro AIS
  • Nikon 105mm 2.8 Micro AIS
  • Nikon 180mm 2.8 AIS
  • Nikon 400mm 3.5 AIS
  • Gura Gear Bataflae

Primary tripods/monopods:

  • Gitzo 3541LS w/ Arca Swiss ballhead
  • RRS TVC-34L w/ Arca Swiss ballhead
  • Gitzo 5541LS w/ Wimberley gimbal for 600mm lens
  • Gitzo 3551 w/ RRS monopod head
  • Gitzo 1545T w/ RRS BH30 for light weight for extended hiking

Additional lenses that Chris utilizes when needed are:

  • Nikon 28mm f2
  • Nikon 35mm f2
  • Nikon 50mm f1.4
  • Nikon 50mm f1.2
  • Nikon 105 f2.5
  • Nikon 300mm f4.5
  • Nikon 50-300mm f4.5

Current flash system consists of:

  • Nikon SB-500 X 2
  • Nikon SB-800 X 6
  • Nikon SB-400 X 2
  • Nikon SC-28
  • Nikon SC-29
  • Nikon SD-9
  • Nikon SD-8

Additional support gear:

  • Kirk, RRS, and Wimberly L brackets, lens plates, and flash brackets are used