PHOTOGRAPHIC GEAR I USE

I use Canon cameras and lenses. Canon cameras are high quality, feature packed, strong and easy to use.  Canon lenses are known for their quality, autofocus speed and Image Stabilization. Canon also has a very wide range of prime, zoom and special purpose lenses. When you invest in Canon cameras and accessories, your are investing in equipment that can last a lifetime.

As far as the debate over which brand of camera is best, I feel it is largely misguided as camera choice is a personal decision based on many factors. We are very lucky to have so many good brands of cameras and accessories to choose from. These innovative products have been created through strong free market competition between many good enterprises.

CANON CAMERAS

I currently use the following Canon DSLR cameras:

  • Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera.
  • Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR camera.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera.

The quality of picture these canon cameras produce has to be seen to be believed. When I purchased my 5D Mark II I though I had seen the end of my 40D and would soon be selling it. But I have found that I just can't part with the 40D I love it to much and I still use it quite a bit. The 5D Mark II is well what can I say but WOW!

My only wish is that Canon would bring out a firmware upgrade for the 40D that makes the 40Ds operation as close to that of the 5D as possible. I find myself being frustrated by the 40D some times as it does not operate as per the 5D. For example, I'd love the 40D to display shoot mode info in the same way that the 5D does.

CANON LENSES

I use the following Canon lenses:

  • Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8 L IS USM Lens.
  • Canon EF 24-105mm f4.0 L IS USM Lens.
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L IS USM Lens.
  • Canon Macro Lens EF-S 60mm 1:2.8 USM
  • Canon Lens EF 50mm 1:1.8 II
  • Canon Extender EF 1.4x II
  • Canon Extender EF 2.0x II

 

ACCESSORIES

The following is a list of the key accessories I use:

  • Flash: Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash
  • Flash: Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2
  • Flash Softener: Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for 580EX/580EX II
  • Tripod: Manfrotto 055XPROB with a Manfrotto gear head.
  • Tripod: Manfrotto 190XPROB with Manfroffo 804RC2 head.
  • Monopod: Manfrotto 790B
  • Cable Release: Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 as a cable release.
  • Flash cord: Canon Off-camera Shoe Cord OC-E3
  • Canon Angle Finder C
  • Bubble Level: Hot Shoe Bubble Level
  • Air Blower: Rocket Air Blower
  • Lens Pen:

 

SOFTWARE   

After a lot of trial and error I have settled on using Adobe software Including CS4 and Elements.

 

COMPUTER   

My preferred computer is my Toshiba Notebook. I find that the 17" screen and 2.4GHz CPU speed running Microsoft Vista make the Toshiba a very usable and portable workstation.

 

 REFERENCE BOOKS and MAGAZINES

A great Canon Reference: EF LENS WORK III  The Eyes of EOS

My favourite photographic magazine is: PhotoPlus CANON EDITION.

Books that are helping me improve:

  • Exploring The Light                  By: RICK SAMMON
  • Understanding Exposure          By: BRYAN PETERSON

 

 

INSPIRATION

My lover of photography has been driven by the natural splendour, that exists around all of us every day no matter where we are. I am constantly inspired by the work of like minded photographers.

 

TECHNIQUE

When taking landscape shots I use a tripod and have the camera set to mirror lockup and trigger with a Canon Timer Remote Controller.

 

 
 

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