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
About 15-20 other older misc cameras.
Lenses
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Bags & Storage
Kata R-103 Backpack
Pacsafe Meshsafe M100 Anti-Theft Messenger Bag
Tamrac MXS536901 Memory & Battery Management 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)
Canon TC80N3 Timer Remote Control
Various Sandisk Ultra II & III CF Cards (About 40GB)
AlienBees B800 Flash Unit
32″ x 40″ Softbox
48″ Silver/White Umbrella
32″ Silver Umbrella
