Gear

While having the best gear doesn’t necessarily make a photographer better, having the right tools for the job can certainly enhance the final output. I believe that there is no “perfect” combination of lenses and camera bodies that works for every situation (ok. maybe this one…), and that part of being a photographer is being able to choose the correct setup for the job. Equipment should be transparent in operation, allowing the photographer to capture light without disrupting the creative process.

With that out of the way, here is my current setup. I shoot Canon because it’s what I choose when I started DSLR photography, and switching glass is expensive. If Nikon had a camera out for my price range in 2004 that beat the 10D (my first DSLR), then this setup would probably look very different.

Cameras
Canon EOS-30D Digital SLR
Canon EOS-A2E 35mm Film SLR
Minolta Dimage 5 Digital Camera

Lenses
Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f4L USM
Canon EF 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 50mm f1.8

Bags & Storage
Kata R-103 Backpack
Tamrac Digital Media Wallet

Tripods
Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod
Manfrotto 3030 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head
Pedco Ultrapod II

Lights & Accessories
Canon Speedlight 550EX (Modded with 1/8″ jack)
AlienBees B800 Flash Unit
32″ x 40″ Softbox
48″ Silver/White Umbrella
32″ Silver Umbrella
Canon TC80N3 Timer Remote Control (for timelapses)
Various Sandisk Ultra CF Cards