Post your camera equipment/setup!

[jamesmtl514]

Canon 5D w/ BG-E4
Canon 1D Mk I
Canon 350D w/ BG-E3
Canon SD750

Canon 17-40L
Canon 100mm f2.8 macro
Canon 24-105 F4 IS L
Canon 17-85 IS USM
Canon 18-55
Canon 50 F1.8 II
Canon50 F1.4
Canon 70-200 F4 L
Canon 300 F4 IS L
Canon 580 EX II

Pocket Wizard PlusII

POTN neckstrap
RS-60-E3
RC-1
SanDisk Extreme III

Crumpler: Whickey and Cox
Pelican 1450 (link)
Velbon CX540
SLIK mini
DIY car mount

[brianch]

how many of you guys and gals here are members of POTN?

[jamesmtl514]

I am, although I don't really hang out there as much.

[Archie Cruz]

Just upgraded to a Nikon Coolpix 8800. I hope I can finish my project before it bricks on me ! Gotta get me some pro gear some day

[LightWalker]

Just upgraded to a Nikon Coolpix 8800. I hope I can finish my project before it bricks on me ! Gotta get me some pro gear some day

Here are some Tips for Using a Point & Shoot Camera to take proffesional looking photos.
http://photo.net/learn/point-and-shoot-tips

[Archie Cruz]

Here are some Tips for Using a Point & Shoot Camera to take proffesional looking photos.
http://photo.net/learn/point-and-shoot-tips

Interesting! Here's a few pro tips from me...
1) NEVER EVER buy more gear than you can justify
2) Coolpix 5000-8800 in the hands of a pro will run circles around any amatuer with pro gear
3) It's all in the vision
4)... and the knowledge of light.
Project is going very well. I never thought upgrading from my Coolpix 5000 would make much difference but it has. But the SUI and focusing really suck! I spent all day in bed today recovering from the clumsy focus system that's a chicken dance from hell!
Don't ask for a sneak peak cause I can't show anything yet. Or maybe I can sneak some set shots in...

[blasterman]

Coolpix 5000-8800 in the hands of a pro will run circles around any amatuer with pro gear

I take it that's the 'gear doesn't matter' approach, right?

This is totally contrary to my experience working as a freelance photog for the metro newspaper back in the early 90's. All the pros had the best glass and best SLRs - period. They'd refuse an assignment if their camera was in the shop, or all the 300mm 2.8's were signed out before using their 180mm or 200mm 2.8 back-up. For studio or stills they'd pull out MF or 4x5 even if resolution in paper DPI was a complete over-kill.

I'm more comfortable with the philosophy that a lot of high-end or Pro gear is wasted on amatuers, such as Canon 1D and Nikon D3 owners asking for what JPEG mode works best for instance. They are better off using the Coolpix because they camera doesn't have a higher I.Q. than they do. However, most legitimate Pros I've worked with will scream, bitch and make life miserable for everybody if they have to use amatuer gear for an hour.

[LightWalker]

I take it that's the 'gear doesn't matter' approach, right?

This is totally contrary to my experience working as a freelance photog for the metro newspaper back in the early 90's. All the pros had the best glass and best SLRs - period. They'd refuse an assignment if their camera was in the shop, or all the 300mm 2.8's were signed out before using their 180mm or 200mm 2.8 back-up. For studio or stills they'd pull out MF or 4x5 even if resolution in paper DPI was a complete over-kill.

I'm more comfortable with the philosophy that a lot of high-end or Pro gear is wasted on amatuers, such as Canon 1D and Nikon D3 owners asking for what JPEG mode works best for instance. They are better off using the Coolpix because they camera doesn't have a higher I.Q. than they do. However, most legitimate Pros I've worked with will scream, bitch and make life miserable for everybody if they have to use amatuer gear for an hour.

Pro gear certainly makes it easier to get good pics but some P&S cameras are capable of making good photos if used the right way.

[Archie Cruz]

Your response is intuitive but as a (supposedly) retired pro I can tell you there are some huge myths out there. The biggest is that you can't get the results required by the project unless you have the latest greatest (thus most expensive) gear. check out my dormant project... gearninja.com.
http://gearninja.com/ADS/TheShtr.html
OK the 5MP cp5k tops out at 8X10 at 300DPI and suffers from some chromatic abberation and very slight softness at the edges, but this stupid little camera absolutely crushes all but my killer 4X5 macro set up which was weird as it used a 35mm back and enlarger lenses. For average to infinity work, the coolpix's suck, but I Shoot 100% studio these days, where my latest CP8800 beats out even the CP5K (due to 8MP).
You guys are probably shaking your heads but you'd be shocked if I showed you my latest work . It's confidential till it goes to print in 2011.
Again, this is all STUDIO work, where the little lenses have too much DOF and thus, yeild killer sharpness at Macro.
For mid-range, destination, architecture etc. A much better Digicam is in order. But I don't shoot for money any more, just for myself and no longer own 4X5 or 8X10 Sinar, Hassy or 35mm film.
If I need pro gear for a gig. I rent or borrow from my full-time shooter friends

I take it that's the 'gear doesn't matter' approach, right?

This is totally contrary to my experience working as a freelance photog for the metro newspaper back in the early 90's. All the pros had the best glass and best SLRs - period. They'd refuse an assignment if their camera was in the shop, or all the 300mm 2.8's were signed out before using their 180mm or 200mm 2.8 back-up. For studio or stills they'd pull out MF or 4x5 even if resolution in paper DPI was a complete over-kill.

I'm more comfortable with the philosophy that a lot of high-end or Pro gear is wasted on amatuers, such as Canon 1D and Nikon D3 owners asking for what JPEG mode works best for instance. They are better off using the Coolpix because they camera doesn't have a higher I.Q. than they do. However, most legitimate Pros I've worked with will scream, bitch and make life miserable for everybody if they have to use amatuer gear for an hour.

[Jarski]

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm 3.5-5.6
SMC Pentax M f2.8-f4 40-80mm
Pentax 28-80mm f3.5-f5.6, kit lense for some film slr
Takumar f2.5 135mm
Vivitar 35mm Auto
Pentax M 50mm f1.7
Tamron 300mm f5.6
Tamron 17-50mm f2.8
Old Russian Zenit lens

Dealextreme extension rings
Metz 48 flash

Lenses in bold are from film era, my dads lenses. That tamron 300mm is still used for telephotos. It has pretty nasty ca and the image quality isn't the best so I am searching new a lens to replace it.

[smokinbasser]

I am sitting here waiting on the UPS truck to deliver my new Canon T2I dslr. I am giving my 10 month old Canon T1I to my granddaughter for her 21st birthday. I am really looking forward to putting this T2i through its paces and see what results I get

[X Racer]

Here's a listing of some of my gear, though I think it is somewhat out of date now...


Camera Bodies

• Nikon D300 D-SLR
• Nikon D80 D-SLR
• Nikon D3000 D-SLR

Lenses

• Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f2.8
• Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f2.8 VR
• Nikkor AF-S 105mm f2.8 Micro
• Nikkor AF-S 50mm f1.4G
• Nikkor AF-S 18-200mm f3.5-5.6
• Nikkor AF-S 35mm f1.8G DX

Camera Support

• Arca Swiss Z1 sp Monoball w/ Flip-lock
• Manfrotto 804RC2 Tilt/Pan Head
• Manfrotto 055CX PRO4 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs
• Manfrotto 055X PROB Aluminum Tripod Legs
• Slik Pro Pod 600 Monopod
• Kirk Industries Custom L Brackets
• Various Arca Swiss and Kirk Brackets

Accessories

• Nikon MC-30 Remote
• Sandisk Extreme IV Memory Cards
• Circular Polarizer Filters by Nikon
• Graduated DHT Filters by Tiffen (ND, Sunrise, etc.)
• Super HMC Neutral Density Filters by Hoya
• Various Lowepro and Tamrac Cases
• Black Rapid RS-4 Strap
• Hoodman HoodEye

Lighting

• Nikon SB900 Flash Unit
• Nikon SB600 Flash Unit
• Alienbees B800 Studio Strobes
• SP Systems 920 AC Studio Strobes
• Manfrotto Flash / Umbrella Adapters
• Various Reflectors, Umbrellas, Diffusers

[ElectronGuru]

Sport'n a new rig:

[csshih]

that is a drool ready rig..

[DimeRazorback]

Nice!

I am currently saving for a 7D body and the 85mm L series

It will be well worth it!

[N10]

Nikon F3 with 50mm F1.2
Canon Powershot A560+CHDK

[Jethro]

Sport'n a new rig:

Nice, I love mine!

[onibakushinka]

Nice 7D



I have the following

Canon 10D w/grip
Canon Kiss Digital X, which is just another name for a XTi
Canon BG-E3 grip
Sigma DC 17-70 2.8-4.5
Canon 18-55 stock lens
Canon nifty fifty
Canon 430EX
Manfrotto Tripod
Manfrotto Monopod
Canon SD1000 with borked flash


Hope to get more one day

[ElectronGuru]

that is a drool ready rig..

Nice!

Nice, I love mine!

Took it out for a spin over the weekend. Here's a sample video and here's a sample still:

[ninemm]

Nice rig and pics EG! Man I miss my DSLR.

[jslappa]

I don't claim to be a good photographer. In fact, I have much to learn. My current stable of gear mostly revolves around SLR bodies gifted to me by my grandfather. I still play with my Nimslo 3D. I use my Canon Canonet QL17 a couple times a year, but my favorite camera to use is my Minolta SRT 101. You could probably find the SRT 101 and several lenses for < $50 I don't doubt. I use an MC Rokkor 50mm 1.7, a 58mm 85-205 3.8 and a 28mm 3.5. I know not the fastest, but all fun. I actually use them much more than my Nikon D5000. Don't mind the iPhone pic under gastly lighting conditions.



For the D5000, I just have the 18-55mm 3.5 AF-S VR that came with the body, and a 55-200 VR AF-S.

[mtt.tr]

Sony A200
18-70 mm lens sony's own
Tamron 70-300mm 4-5.6 its ok slow though

Handful of m42 lenses

Really i want a another body probably sony as a back up, flushgun (costly), better macro lens (probably and m42 to save money), quicker zoom lens One day i will finish my set up but will want to upgrade maybe one day lol. (I wish)

[fishinfool]

I've had my gear for less than a year and love it but I just don't have the time to go out and use it as much as I'd like. Life just keeps getting in the way.

Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm
Canon EF-S 18-55mm
Canon Speedlite 430EX II
Canon BG-E5 Battery Grip
Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 CF Tripod
Manfrotto 222 Joystick Head
Canon Monopod 100

[_Chronos]

I'm pretty new to photography, just getting started:

Nikon D3000
18-55 mm 3.5-5.6 Nikkor VR lens
55-200 mm 4-5.6 Nikkor VR lense
Home-made light ring
Some external flash
A whole mess of filters
A generic monopod/tripod

I've got a ton of analog stuff too, but no use going through all that as I never use it.

[xcel730]

Camera Bodies:

Canon 5D Mark 2 with BG-E6 Battery Grip and Really Right Stuff L-Bracket
Fuji x100

Lenses:

Canon 17-40mm f/4.0L
Canon 24-105mm f/4.0L
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II
Canon 35mm f/1.4L
Sigma 50mm f/1.4
Canon 85mm f/1.8
Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro
Pentacon Preset 135mm f/2.8 (a.k.a. Bokeh Monster)

Filters:

B+W 77mm 0.6 Neutral Density
B+W 77mm 0.9 Neutral Density
B+W 77mm 1.8 Neutral Density
B+W 77mm 3.0 Neutral Density
B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer
Singh Ray Vari-N-Duo Variable Neutral Density
Lee Filter Foundation
Lee Wide Angle Lens Hood
Lee 4x5" 0.6 Graduated Neutral Density Soft
Lee 4x5" 0.9 Graduated Neutral Density Soft
Lee 4x4" 0.6 Neutral Density
Lee 4x4" 0.9 Neutral Density

Support

Gitzo GT1541 Carbon Fiber Tripod
Gitzo GT2541 Carbon Fiber Tripod
Gitzo GM2941 Basalt Monopod
Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ballhead
Really Right Stuff BH-25 Ballhead
Gorillapod Focus
Wood PowerGrip Suction Mount

Lighting

Canon 580 EX II
Canon 430 EX II
Lumopro LP-160
Sunpak 120j with Battery Pak
Pocketwizard FlexTT5
Pocketwizard MiniTT1
3 x Pocketwizard Plus II
2 x Paul C. Buff Einstein
AlienBees AB800
7' Parabolic Umbrella
60" Photek Softlighter
47" Octabox
Stripbox
28" Westcott Apollo Softbox

Bags

F-Stop Tilopa
LowePro Sports 200 AW
Crumpler 4 Million Dollar Home
Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home
LowePro SlingShot 100

[wolfy]

I use a couple kits, Sony/Minolta and Nikon;

Vinatge:
A whole range of Minolta MF camera's and lenses from the SR7 to XD7, from 28/2.8 to 200/3.5. All started with the SR7 dad gave me, and it still takes great pictures.

Sony/Minolta;
Dynax7000, Dynax7000i, Dynax 700si, Dynax7, Dynax9
Alpha 7D, A100, A700, A900
m20/2.8, tam17-55/2.8, cz24-70/2.8, m28-135/3.5-4.5, m50/1.4, cz85/1.4, sig105/2.8macro, cz135/1.8, m80-200/2.8, m300/2.8, m600/4

Nikon;
Nikon F4s, Nikon D70s, Nikon D7000
n20/2.8, n28-85/3.5-4.5, n50/1.8, n85/1.8, n180/2.8, n300/4, sig500/4.5

[marokero]

The newest addition to my arsenal is...



This is the perfect environmental portrait lens (makes an excellent landscape lens too), a real background blur machine!

[TIME1200]

佳能400D的
canon24 - 70 2.8

[Acid87]

Hey all,

Currently using:

Nikon D90 w/ battery grip (I found the D90 body just slightly too small and my pinking was left wandering)
Nikon 18-105mm kit lens.
Nikon 35mm 1.8
Nikon 70-300mm VR (Great lens)
SB-400 travel flash much better than the built in piece of ****.

Also use a "smaller" digital camera

Canon G9
Speedlite Ex270
I recently bought the canon underwater housing DCC-21 (I think)for a trip to Fiji and It was amazing.

Film I use an:

Olympus OM10 with 50mm prime 1.8.
Current film choices are Ilford XP2 b&w or a Velvia 200 colour.

I still love my little Olympus Mju 2 compact as well.

A few others but this is what I use most.

[EV_007]

Nikon D700
16-35 F4G VR
50mm 1.4G
105mm 2.8G VR

Nikon SB 600
Nikon SB 900

.. and a bunch of Pocket Wizards and mini soft boxes and umbrellas and stands to got with it.

Still a newbie amateur learning how to use it all.

I used to have the Canon 30D with 580 EX II and 17-40 F4L and 70-200 F4L.

Both systems are nice. I just like the control layout and feel of the Nikon as of late.