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 consistes 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



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