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These are my tools which I use on photo shoots...Links are provided if you are interested in more info.
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Digital SLR Bodies:
Canon EOS 1D Mark III [link]
Canon EOS 30D (with Battery Grip) [link]
Canon EOS Rebel XT (with Battery Grip) [link]
Other Digital Cameras:
Canon PowerShot Pro1
Canon PowerShot Elph S100 (used to take this photo)
Weather-proof L-Series Lenses:
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (ET-86 Hood) [link]
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM (EW-88 Hood) [link]
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM (EW-83G Hood) [link]
Other Lenses:
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM (ES-71II Hood) [link]
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM (ET-67 Hood) [link]
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (EW-78BII Hood) [link]
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM (ET-60 Hood) [link]
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II [link]
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Lens Filters:
UV, CPL, IR, 812, Close-up (58mm, 72mm, 77mm, 82mm)
External Flash Units:
Canon Speedlite 580EX (with Lumiquest ProMax Diffuser)
Canon Speedlite 420EX (with Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Diffuser)
Remote Switches:
Canon RS-80N3 (For 1D and 30D)
Canon RS60-E3 (For Rebel XT)
Canon RC-1 Wireless (For Rebel XT)
Canon WL-DC100 Wireless (For PowerShot Pro1)
Digital Storage:
Tritton Tango 40GB Mutimedia Drive [link]
High-capacity CF and SD Cards (8GB, 4GB, 2GB)
Camera Support:
Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod (with 322RC2 Horizontal Ballhead)
Manfrotto 681B Monopod (with 488RC4 Ballhead) [link]
Manfrotto 681B Monopod (with 486RC2 Ballhead) [link]
Manfrotto Quick Action Strap 401N (for Tripod) [link]
Lighting:
Collapsible 5-in-1 Reflector/Deflectors
Communication:
Cobra MicroTalk Radio
Softwares:
Adobe Photoshop CS2
Adobe Lightroom
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Comments: 163
You can simply use a clear plastic wrap to protect your small camera's lens. Make sure to stretch it so there's no wrinkles and you're good to shoot outdoors when it's snowing!
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Cool idea, thanks! Never would have thought of it.
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Wow, I don't want even think how much these all have cost.
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No wonder your shots are consistently the most popular among dA. Your equipment is absolutely magnificent!
I hope one day to have a Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 L IS USM. How I would adore having IS! As of right now, my pride and joy is a Tamron 200-400mm f5.6.
I notice that you use battery grips on all your bodies - do you find they are much better than regular batteries? How much longer is the charge held in something like that?
Your feedback is appreciated, considering all the comments you must get on a regular basis. I'm looking forward to more of your fabulous shots!
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Those battery grips simply allow the use of two battery packs instead of just one in the camera body. If you are shooting a long event (wedding, party, etc.) or are outdoors, the battery grip comes handy since it doubles your charge. With a battery grip you can also shoot from its additional trigger when the camera body is flipped over for vertical shots.
Canon has its own series of battery grips at premium cost. I have tried a cost-efficient aftermarket brand, Opteka, and its alternative grips were fairly reliable during the first couple of years of use. Plus Opteka's battery grips for Canon DSLR's come with two battery packs at higher mAh output than the original single pack included with the body (just a bonus).
Hope this info helps.
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Thank you so much - that helps a bunch. I might have to get myself one.. The additional trigger seems like a pretty nifty little bonus.
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Wow! Thanks for the link
I see you have three cameras, do you favor one more than the other?
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At the moment, the 1D Mark III
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amazing guear!
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something to add to your list [link] I love it!!!
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look at all that beautiful equipment *drools*
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oh my god that's a lot of gear.... i wish i could afford cameras like that!
how are the Canon cameras? I've never used canon, i prefer Pentax and Nikon, but I'm thinking i might get a canon sometime, I've heard they're better. i personally think Canon's over-hyped, but then again I've never used one before.
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Canon has by far the best sensor and noise-reduction system. It comes at a price though. If you can live with (hardly noticeably) lower quality, Olympus, Pentax and Nikon (in order of cheapness) are just as good.
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Canon's is obviously my choice for cameras and lenses, but everyone has their own preference... There's got to be a reason why they are the No.1 manufacturer of still cameras world-wide. Next time you go to a sporting or social event, make sure to check out what the pros are using.
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first let me say how much I hate you!!! jk, just jealous. I shoot canon but as far as professionals and low light are concerned with sports sadly Nikon is making a huge leap with the new D3. if only i had money to invest in new gear.
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holy hell dude, you are ready to kick some ass at any focal length XD
ohh to have a Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM how good is it across the focal range?
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It's as good as any long zoom lens when it's sunny out, but kind of slow when shooting in cloudy situation. Overall it's a versatile lens to have when going from one type of shot to another--since there's no need to change from a short to long zoom lens.
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i want me one, maybe in like 5 years or so.
thanks sooper. looking forward to more awesome shots
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Wow -seeing your stuff is just telling me that I'm a long way off from being a professional photographer.
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You don't need to be a pro to own or use these equipment... Nor every pro has them. If you take photography as a serious hobby or work, just do your best with whatever is available to you at the moment and do what feels right based on your own standards (instead of listening to critics).
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Whoa, I am looking at which camera to buy next there are so many EOS editions they all have their good points but from price ranges I think the Canon EOS 450D is on my christmas list
Although looking at the Canon EOS 1D Mark III its very flash but sooo expensive! I have no need for that just yet.
I will play around with the 450D and its 12.2mp.. I am actually going on a trip to South Africa next year so hoping to get it before then.
I recently had a job as a photographer unforutnitly was commission work but got to play around with the 20D.
Ive also been trying to find something simialr to your Tritton Tango 40GB Mutimedia Drive here in New Zealand but having some trouble..
but anyway nice lot of gear you have there! I am at the beginning of my process to become a "professional" hehe
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Holy crap man, u got quite the set-up there. That stuff must have cost a fortune too
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The 28-300mm is much love. The people at the camera store kept trying to talk me out of it, but I knew better. I've been so pleased with the results I'm glad to see you have it.
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Not my favorite lens, but it performs well under good light and it's extremely versatile with that incredible zoom range. My brother uses it on his 40D and he hasn't changed to another lens for a long time. It's a great lens to have when walking around town or doing daylight nature photography.
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ol the same body I have. I have to admit it does very well in the day. But I've taken some night show shots with it at SeaWorld, and was very impressed. I'm sure with practice I'll do better with it. Though I haven't really used it outside zoo and marine park environments.
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So I am looking into getting a new digital camera.. and you are basically my fave photographer on DeviantArt. So I was wondering, what digital camera would you recommend? I want to get something that is somewhere between the regular Canon PowerShot cameras and the uber-pro level of cameras. Leaning more towards the PowerShot though as far as price range goes... Do you have any recommendations??
Sorry if this is a bother >.<
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If you are leaning towards the all-in-one camera, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS may be a good choice within the budget. This compact sized camera has a Super Macro feature, good zoom capability and allows you to take video clips. You may need a lightweight monopod and perhaps an external flash unit to go with this when shooting in low-light environment. It uses AA batteries, so an additional set of rechargeables are highly suggested.
If you are ready for the digital SLR world, the Canon Digital Rebel XT or XTi are good picks for starters. They are fairly economical and come with great sensors. Both camera bodies come with optional kit lenses, but I'd suggest getting more specialized lenses if you have some extra cash to spend. The EF 28-135mm IS may be a good lens to have since it covers a good range of zoom and includes macro feature as well.
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Thank you so much for the detailed feedback!
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Oh... Dreams ._. i wanted to buy new camera, better than the mobile phone which i'm using but.. my father always knows better 
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Haha x] I just got a Nikon and a 18-55mm lens. And yes, phoyoshop elements 6.0 too XD
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VERY INTERESTED in your opinion, I came home with some photos today as usual, the bird ones were quite dull, the hedges and beach ok.. then happened across your gull, which was such a fantastic shot I looked at your equipment and saw for that one you'd used the Canon EOS 1D Mark III
I have the eos 400D , ANYWAY looked up the price and its 4and a half thousand pounds, was going to get a 450 D next but quite frankly am so impressed with your shot I feel like remortgaging my house to get the same camera , what do you think ? honestly , please
thankyou
Gea
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I know it costs a little more than your average SLR body, but this isn't an ordinary camera. So for the love of art... do it!
Honestly, it's the best digital SLR camera I've ever used. Having the option to shoot up to ten full frames per second is priceless, specially when capturing sequenced action shots. When paired with the right L-series lens it could simply be the ultimate system for an unique wildlife experience. You can get images so sharp and detailed you would not believe your own eyes!
At the moment, I'm happy with my shots and the result this Mark III has provided. It has yet to fail even shooting under extreme weather conditions... such as in hot and dusty deserts or in cold snowy mountains. Later this year I'll be adding a new 400mm L IS lens to this body for wildlife and sports.
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gosh.. you nearly sold it to me !!!! THANKYOU very much for the help xxxx
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Put my PowerShot A610 to shame why don't you? .... Ok, so that's not that hard. But seriously, wow, that's a lot of stuff. So do you lug this stuff around with you all the time, or only when you know youβre going somewhere where you can take good photos?
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No shame in using a smaller or older camera. In fact, I used my first digital 2.1MP (an 8-year old camera) for this shot.
Have one specialty lens in each group for macro, wide, long zoom, portrait, etc. It's more to carry, but definitely convenient having more than one SLR body so I don't have to switch lenses during my shoots. I only take what I need to get the job done so sometimes one lens is good enough.
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Are you a pro or a semi-pro?
Wonderful pictures you take with this equipment!
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That depends on how you look at things... people pay me to take their portraits and some buy my prints, but I don't do photography for a living--it's just a hobby that I enjoy.
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So that amount of equipment blows my mind.
First question that came to mind when I saw this photo: What camera did you use to take this picture?
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Ah, you did not notice the
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Oh, I see!!!! I feel so silly now
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It's okay to look!
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Is it alright to take?
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O.O
I feel like fainting. I looked at the price of one camera and that was enough to blow me away.
All I have is a stupid frigging Kodak (Homeowners) Camera, its absolutely terrible. Please don't make me name what kind, its pretty pathetic. I would love to be a photographer, but wow, I need to get a real camera, along with a tripod, lenses, etc.
I hate not having money. *Mutters and sneaks off*
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