What are Scott Kivowitz’s insights on camera weight preferences among photographers?

Hi there!

From my experience talking with photographers and sharing gear breakdowns, I see three main attitudes about camera weight:

• Some photographers love heavier gear (like pro DSLRs and big zooms) because it feels robust, balances well with large lenses, and inspires confidence, especially for client work.
• Others strongly prefer lighter mirrorless setups or compact systems to reduce fatigue during long weddings, travel, or street photography.
• Many land in the middle: they’ll accept more weight for key jobs, but choose lighter bags and smarter packing (like the Think Tank Photo bags I’ve talked about) to manage the load.

In short, there is no single “right” weight; it is always a trade-off between comfort, durability, and performance.

What kind of photography are you doing, and how heavy is your current kit?