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Tan Shanyue
Tan ShanyueJul 05, 2026 · 4 min read
Gear

My 35mm & a small leather strap.

For years I carried two bodies, three lenses and a bag full of just-in-case. My shoulders hurt, and my pictures looked heavy too.

Why I stopped carrying a second body and started noticing more.

Wind, light & a slow walk

Now it is one 35mm, one strap, one pocket. The leather strap is older than the camera and holds the whole story together.

Less gear changed the way I walk. I stop more. I notice more. The camera is no longer luggage — it is just a hand I reach out with.

#gear#minimal#35mm