I've been a long-time Nikon user simply because they are known for making rugged gear that holds up well in all sorts of weather conditions. I know this to be a fact considering that my cameras/lens handled well in 10 years of living in freezing wet winter conditions of Sweden. Please note, I'm not saying that Nikon is the only good camera. That would be ludicrous to simply say that. The fact is all major camera manufacturers make excellent products. It's like comparing a Honda or a Toyota. Both are excellent automobiles. It's a matter of personal choice.
My current set-up consist of:
• Nikon D7200 for light weight and intuitive handling
• Sigma 18-35mm Art lens
• Nikkor 18-35 mm lens
• Nikkor 80-400 mm VR lens
• Nikkor 105 mm lens
• Nikkor 50 mm lens
• GoPro Hero 7 plus video accessories
• L-Bracket 3 Legged Thing QR11-LC Universal (Orange) - Saves time and readjustment on camera horizontal/vertical view
• Induro carbon fiber tripod with ball head - a good sturdy tripod is a must-have item.
• Camera shutter trigger release device - never leave home without one
• Lee filter system - 3 stop gradual neutral density filter; 10 stop neutral density filter (Big Stopper); 6 stop neutral density filter (Little Stopper)
• Tiffen circular polarizer
• Haida 3 stop hard edge neutral density filter
• NISI filter system with built-in polarizing filter - I'm starting to love these to opposed to the Lee system. Don't have to spend a whopping $250 - 300 for a 105 mm polarizer that fits on the front filter holder. NISI's 82 mm polarizer screws on the back of the holder. Hadn't had an issue with these!
• Vanguard 53 Alta Sky camera backpack - Holds my gear quite well
• Miscellaneous things. Lens cleaner, leather chamois (wipe off wet camera/lens), extra batteries, small screwdriver set
• I have a different setup for portrait shoots. I list them later
