Photography Gear
The gear I use is listed below. Most was bought new, some not. I have a wish list for a few more lenses one day. My only handicap though is I travel all the time with this stuff and it takes up half my weight. So although I could afford a few more things to my collection (that I would kill to to use) my bag can’t. Still working and perfecting a perfect travel bag set up for me and will update this page when needed.
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MacBook Pro 15″ 320GB
New: Bought from Best Buy
Thoughts: Hands down the best computer I have ever bought. I wanted something I knew that would work great with photo editing but was leery to switching to Mac…thank god I made the leap and haven’t regretted it a bit.
Configuration:
- 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
- 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM – 2x2GB
- 320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
- SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- MacBook Pro 15-inch Glossy Widescreen Display
- Backlit Keyboard (English) / User’s Guide
- Accessory kit
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II
NEW: Purchased new from B&H Photo Video
Thoughts: LOVE LOVE this camera! I have no complaints, other then that Canon won’t let you bracket more then three shots (which is kind of a pain if your wanting to do HDR photos). Other then that, it’s hands down one of the best travel cameras out on the market. I can do more with this camera in low light then any other camera I have owned before.
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Sigma Zoom Super Wide Angle 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6
New: Purchased from B&H Photo Video
Thoughts: With a full frame camera it will allow you 122 degree coverage. Sharp lens and great deal for the money! Great for landscapes and architectural shots. I use it all the time for shooting in tight spaces like; temples, street shots and close ups. When I can’t fit it in the view-finder I go to it!
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Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
New: Purchased from B&H Photo Video
Thoughts: My “all-around” lens that I use. IS is great and sharpness is overall excellent! Stays on the camera 75% of the time and use it for street photography, people shots and anything else in between.
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
New: Purchased from B&H Photo Video
Thoughts: Expensive but well worth the money! Almost anyone who does portraits or weddings will have this lens, as it’s a staple for most. It’s bulk and takes a lot of room but when you want to reach out and get something or take a portrait from a distance, there is no substitute. Hate carrying but wouldn’t give it up for anything.
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Canon Speedlite 580EX II
New: Bought from B&H
Thoughts: I now carry two of these bad boys… and wish I could have three! I use them all the time but not enough, as light is the key to all good photographs.
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Gitzo GT2530 Tripod
New: Bought from B&H
Thoughts: Great quality tripod! Light, easy to use and feels good. When it comes to a good tripod its like your lenses…you don’t want to go cheap. This tripod will last me a lifetime if taken care of.
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Acratech GV2 Ballhead
Note: Clap show in picture not owned or used by me
New: Bought direct from Acratech
Thoughts: Great head, strong built and very versatile. I couldn’t be more happy with this product!
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Really Right Stuff: B2 LR II: LR Clamp with Dual Mount
Note: Also L-bracket was purchased here with clamp
New: Bought direct from Really Right Stuff
Thoughts: Made from a solid piece of aluminum with life time warranty. Love its fast loading and quick release features.
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PROMASTER SystemPro ReflectaDisc 5-in-1 Kit 22″
New: Bought from some store in USA
Thoughts: Haven’t used it that much but plan on using it more when I get my wireless transmitters for my flash. Needed when you want softer flight or directed light.
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LumiQuest Softbox III
New: Bought from some store in USA
Thoughts: Haven’t used it that much but plan on using it more when I get my wireless transmitters for my flash. Needed when you want softer flight or directed light.
LowePro SlingShot 200AW
New: Bought in a store in Springfield, MO, USA
Thoughts: I don’t like flagging myself as having a big camera but to be honest about it there is no stopping you once you have it out. I like this bag for two reasons: 1) I can fit just about all my core camera gear needs into it and 2) When I want to shoot I just flip the bag around and bang I’m in business without ever having to take the bag off. Sometimes I use the bag to brace myself (like a shelf) to help steady. I found myself a while back not taking my camera out as much because it was to much of a hassle to get it out of a backpack, set it up blah blah. I was missing shots because of my laziness (I know how bad) but this bag has helped me eliminate this. Plus it fits inside my carry-on bag and still have room for other things.
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Seagate – FreeAgent Go 500GB External USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive
New: Bought at Best Buy
Thoughts: I have a couple of these. I use one for back-ups and the other for crap files: music, videos, documents exc exc. These are so cheap anymore and is a great way to add extra memory to your set up that doesn’t require much or external power.
In case you are wondering why I look so serious in these photos, it's because I had a good friend, Tim Steadman, who is a sports photographer take them. Let's just say that he works with athletes who don't smile and he kept saying the whole time "Don't smile man, put your game face on instead!" Now you know!
Photo Credits: Tim Steadman
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