In your bag 1776 – John Scott

John Scott is another repeat ‘In Your Bag-er’, having been on the site not once, but twice, in 2019 and 2020. Now he is back with another very stylish setup. Check it out.

I hope you’re doing well! It’s been a while since my last feature, and I wanted to share my latest 2025 camera bag setup. Some things have remained unchanged, but there have also been some exciting additions.

What’s in My Bag – 2025 Edition

Some staples have stayed with me over the years:

• My deck of playing cards (essential for downtime)

• My SD-CF card holder (because backups are a must)

• My carbon fiber knife (updated version)

• My Apple iPad & Pencil for sketching concepts on the go

• My trusty black bag (technically a new one, but similar to my past setups)

The Cameras

📸 Leica Q – This remains an absolute staple in my kit. No matter what else comes and goes, the Q stays. The compact full-frame setup, stunning Summilux lens, and its simple yet powerful design make it a daily driver for me.

📸 Nikon ZF – A new addition (or rather, two). I picked up two Nikon ZF bodies, and I’m absolutely loving the retro design and modern capabilities. It’s my go-to for both stills and video.

📸 Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 – This is my time capsule camera. I only shoot 3-4 frames a year, capturing key life moments. My idea? One day, when I’m long gone, my kids or grandkids can develop the roll and see a time capsule of decades worth of images.

The Lenses

🔹 Nikon 40mm F2 – A fantastic all-purpose lens, compact and sharp.

🔹 Nikon 28-400mm F4-8 – The ultimate travel zoom. Insane range, surprisingly sharp.

🔹 Nikon 26mm F2.8 – My favorite walkaround pancake lens. Small, lightweight, and fantastic for street photography.

🔹 Nikon 16-50mm DX Crop Lens – A tiny throw-around lens, but surprisingly useful.

Accessories & Miscellaneous Gear

• DJI Osmo Pocket 3 – My go-to vlogging & travel video camera (not pictured, but always in my bag).

• 3x Nikon ZF batteries + 2x SmallRig batteries – Because power is everything.

• Survival pen + carbon fiber knife – A lightweight but solid EDC setup.

• Packet of matches – You never know when you’ll need to light a birthday candle (or an urban wilderness fire… kidding).

• Samsonite sling bag – My latest compact carry solution.

Final Thoughts

Not a huge amount of changes since my last submission, but some refinements and streamlining to fit my hybrid photography + video workflow. I’m really embracing a minimal but functional setup that allows me to shoot, create, and document without carrying excess gear.

Find My Work & Connect

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotshotstudio01/

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HotshotStudio

🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotshotstudio01

🌎 Portfolio: https://500px.com/hotshotstudio

Thanks for sharing your bag with us again. That is a solid setup.

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