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My Prosumer Photography equipment
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $2,699.00 / Used from: $2,298.00
Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom LensCanon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $1,300.00
My main camera. Excellent!!
Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)
Buy used from: $445.00
My backup body.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera LensCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
Buy new: $99.95 / Used from: $85.99
Excellent lens for portraits. Looks cheap but is a jewel. Anyway, I will upgrade to the 1.4 soon
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $379.95 / Used from: $359.95
My beloved 85mm. I use it for indoor and outdoor portraits. Really sharp and fast.
Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR ZL Di LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon Digital SLR CamerasTamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR ZL Di LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $408.99
My walkaround lens. Very light compared to the Canon "L" version which I use in the studio.
Canon - Zoom lens - 28 mm - 70 mm - f/2.8 L USM - Canon EFCanon - Zoom lens - 28 mm - 70 mm - f/2.8 L USM - Canon EF
My high quality Short zoom. Awesome quality, fast, sharp... L Lens! 10 stars!!!
Sigma 17-35mm F2.8-4 EX Aspherical HSM Lens for Canon-AF CameraSigma 17-35mm F2.8-4 EX Aspherical HSM Lens for Canon-AF Camera
My wide angle lens. A little heavier, but fast and sharp
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG HSM II Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR CamerasSigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG HSM II Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $799.00 / Used from: $750.00
My fast Long lens. I cannot afford the canon "L". Very good quality. Not vibration compensation/Image Stabilization unfortunately.
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR CamerasCanon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $391.95 / Used from: $370.00
Best canon flash
Apple MacBook Pro MB470LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB DDR3 RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Slot Loading SuperDrive)Apple MacBook Pro MB470LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB DDR3 RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Slot Loading SuperDrive)
Buy new: $1,797.77 / Used from: $615.00
Excellent computer. Mac rocks!
Bamboo Fun (Medium) Black Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics SoftwareBamboo Fun (Medium) Black Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software
Buy new: $169.99
Needed to retouch portraits
X-Rite EODIS2 Eye-One Display 2X-Rite EODIS2 Eye-One Display 2
Buy new: $183.94 / Used from: $159.99
If you want real colors on your monitor, you need this!
Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Photo PrinterEpson Stylus Photo 1400 Photo Printer
Buy new: Too low to display
Great printing machine. Up to 13"x19" Very good quality. Works great with EPSON paper.
Data Robotics Drobo 4-Bay USB 2.0/FireWire 800 SATA Storage Array DR04DD10Data Robotics Drobo 4-Bay USB 2.0/FireWire 800 SATA Storage Array DR04DD10
Buy new: $339.95 / Used from: $339.99
If you want your masterpieces safe, you need this. This is my workbench drive. Loaded with 2.3TB (4 TB actually)
Western Digital My Book Studio 1 TB USB 2.0/FireWire 400/800/eSATA Desktop External Hard Drive WDH1Q10000NWestern Digital My Book Studio 1 TB USB 2.0/FireWire 400/800/eSATA Desktop External Hard Drive WDH1Q10000N
Buy used from: $124.99
My backup drive.
SLIK PRO 330 DX - TripodSLIK PRO 330 DX - Tripod
My Tripod. Great quality
Manfrotto 322RC2 Joystick Head ShortManfrotto 322RC2 Joystick Head Short
Buy new: $120.00 / Used from: $106.99
Excellent head. Very useful. Works well with my Canon 50D with the battery pack attached and a heavy lens (24-70L or 70-200)
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2
Buy new: $262.99 / Used from: $184.95
The best photographer companion!
Adobe Photoshop CS4Adobe Photoshop CS4
Buy new: $682.99
You cannot avoid this if you want to be serious about Portraits
Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Green Accent)Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Green Accent)
Buy new: $41.76
You cannot miss this. Best value for your money. Very good for up to two slrs and several lenses.
Lowepro Fastpack 250 (Arctic Blue)Lowepro Fastpack 250 (Arctic Blue)
Buy new: $76.47 / Used from: $71.99
My preferred backpack for workshops where is needed to carry the computer. Also for traveling with my camera and my computer
Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip for EOS Digital Rebel XT CameraCanon BG-E3 Battery Grip for EOS Digital Rebel XT Camera
Buy new: $78.67 / Used from: $65.00
Grip for my Canon XTi
Tamrac 5769 Velocity 9x Pro Photo Sling Pack (Black)Tamrac 5769 Velocity 9x Pro Photo Sling Pack (Black)
Buy new: $88.15
Needed for sports events while carrying long lenses like the 70-200
Tamrac 5612 Pro 12 Camera Bag (Black)Tamrac 5612 Pro 12 Camera Bag (Black)
Buy new: $134.95 / Used from: $119.99
To use when you need a lot of equipment outside your studio
Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX FlashSto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX Flash
Buy new: $12.81 / Used from: $4.99
portable diffuser.
Gary Fong C1 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System.Gary Fong C1 Cloud Lightsphere II, Inverted Dome Flash Diffusion System.
Buy new: $39.95 / Used from: $35.00
Best flash diffuser out there. A little bulky but great for weddings and indoor pictures. Very warm effect.
Gary Fong LS2P1 Lightsphere II Size 1 (Clear)Gary Fong LS2P1 Lightsphere II Size 1 (Clear)
Buy new: $39.95
Best flash diffuser out there. A little bulky but great for weddings and indoor pictures.
Canon BG-E2N Battery Grip for Canon 20D, 30D, 40D & 50D Digital SLR CamerasCanon BG-E2N Battery Grip for Canon 20D, 30D, 40D & 50D Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $133.95 / Used from: $102.99
Perfect grip for two batteries.
SP Studio Pro 5-in-1 32 in. Collapsible Reflector/Diffuser KitSP Studio Pro 5-in-1 32 in. Collapsible Reflector/Diffuser Kit
Buy new: $32.99
Required for outside portraits
ALZO Porta Flash Speedlight Softbox - Achieve studio quality images with your Portable Flash Speedlight - Requires Shoe Mount Adaptor for NIKON SB-900* - by alzodigital.comALZO Porta Flash Speedlight Softbox - Achieve studio quality images with your Portable Flash Speedlight - Requires Shoe Mount Adaptor for NIKON SB-900* - by alzodigital.com
Good quality softbox for speedlight flash
Sekonic L-358 Flash Master Light MeterSekonic L-358 Flash Master Light Meter
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $214.99
Want beautiful portraits correctly exposed? You need this.
Lowepro Voyager C Camera StrapLowepro Voyager C Camera Strap
Buy new: $18.23
Allows to remove the strap from camera easily.
Expoimaging Expodisc Filter Pro Digital Neutral White Balance in 77mm - Expoimaging ExpodiscExpoimaging Expodisc Filter Pro Digital Neutral White Balance in 77mm - Expoimaging Expodisc
Buy new: $99.95 / Used from: $95.00
Needed to ease WB compensation
Domke F-2 Original Bag (Black)Domke F-2 Original Bag (Black)
Buy new: Too low to display
Bamboo (Small) Pen Tablet with Pen OnlyBamboo (Small) Pen Tablet with Pen Only
Buy new: $57.99 / Used from: $45.00
Lexar Compact Flash FireWire 800 Reader, RW034-001Lexar Compact Flash FireWire 800 Reader, RW034-001
Buy new: $60.04
Custom Brackets CB Mini-Rc Camera-Flash PlatformCustom Brackets CB Mini-Rc Camera-Flash Platform
Buy new: $47.99
Domke 720-250D DSLR Camera Insert (Green)Domke 720-250D DSLR Camera Insert (Green)
Buy new: $39.99
Domke 725-310 FA-031 U.S. Post Office Shoulder PadDomke 725-310 FA-031 U.S. Post Office Shoulder Pad
Buy new: $13.22 / Used from: $9.50