What Portrait Photographer Rodney Avo Carries in His Camera Bag
Rodney ‘Avo’ Omeokachie is freelance commercial photographer from Nigeria focusing on a mastery of portraiture. Here’s a look at what he carries in his bag.
CAMERA
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, dual DIGIC 6 image processors, high speed continuous shooting and HD video
Canon 7D MKII and Samsung NX300. The 7D can handle EVERYTHING and every situation! It’s a compatible with both previous gen and next gen accessories.
LENSES
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3
Minimum focusing distance of 45cm/17.7 inches, Maximum magnification of 1:3.4
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
Aperture Range: f/1.4 to 16, Two Low Dispersion Elements, Hyper Sonic AF Motor
I have two major lens that I use:
1) Sigma 18-250mm 3.5 for general purpose since it is extra wide and has a lot of zoom. I use it for food, landscape, product, and whatever else the job requires. It is a very high quality lens and has served me well.
2) Sigma 85mm 1.4 Art lens for portraits. This lens is super rare and one of the most amazing pieces of glass I have ever had the pleasure of using. It is what I use mostly for portraits and headshots but it can also surprise when shooting other subject matter.
LIGHTING
Godox AD360II-C
Built-In 2.4GHz X Wireless Radio System, Bare-Bulb Design with 360Ws Output
Elinchrom ELB400
ELB 400 Quadra Pack with Li-Ion Battery, 424Ws, 6.9-Stop Power Range
Godox and Elinchrome. I don’t love them for any particular reason. They just work and are compatible with all my gear.
BAG
Proprietary Canon Camera Bag. It has so many compartments; 56 in all.
Check out more of Rodney’s work on his Behance page and Instagram.
