Post Your Current Photo Gear

[rudder]

Canon 30D
Tamrom 28-75 f/2.8
Canon 70-300 IS f/4.5-5.6
Canon 50mm f/1.4
Canon 70-200mm L
Tokina 12-24mm
2 Britek lights - cheap lights I bought of craigslist, but do an awesome job
Sekonic l-358 meter
some CF cards
extra battries...

Need good bag to hold it all.

oh yeh... and my pictures still suck.

 

[Brainonska511]

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

Originally posted by: QueHuong

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

Future:
Some sort of higher zoom lens, such as the Canon 70-200 f/4L. Maybe I'll spring for the 70-200 f/4L IS or the f/2.8; which is better anyway, larger aperture or IS?

Depends on what kind of subjects you'll be shooting the most. If your subject is going to be moving, then I would go for the one with the larger aperture. If not moving, then IS. If the subject is still, IS will give you 1 or 2 more stops over f/2.8, but if the subject is moving, then IS wont' do you any good, since it's only meant to dampen any effects of vibrations done onto the camera and not the subject.

Or if you can take out another mortgage, get both IS and f/2.8.

Thanks. I might end up springing for the f/4L IS if I have money burning a hole in my pocket. Lol.

For me, the decision was more about weight. The F4L IS is MUCH lighter than the 2.8L IS.

Oh. I wasn't even going to consider the 2.8L IS because of it being $500 more than the F4L IS and the 2.8L non-IS.

F4L IS is a great lens. You will not regret it.

Man... you people are really convincing. After looking at everything going on, I might just pick up that f/4L IS just after school starts again. It would be pretty sweet to have that lens.

 

[AndrewR]

A lone voice from outside the Canikon empire.....

Current:
Sony Alpha A100 (you can add IS/VR/SSS after every lens )
Konica-Minolta 17-35/2.8-4 (D)
Konica-Minolta 28-75/2.8 (D)
Minolta 28/2
Minolta 50/1.7
Minolta 100/2.8 Macro
Minolta 70-210/4
Manfrotto tripod and ballhead
Sony HVL-F56AM flash
Minolta 3600HS(D) flash
Various filters

Future:
I'd like to get a 300mm prime of some sort, but I can't afford the G (professional) lens. I might look into a Sigma. Next purchase will actually probably be a good 55mm CPL, since I have a 58mm right now with a step-down that interferes with the hood on my Macro. Then, sometime next year I'll upgrade to the new Sony advanced amateur before our next trip to China. Maybe if I do well in the stock market I'll pick up a Zeiss lens along the way.

 

[magomago]

Originally posted by: AndrewR
A lone voice from outside the Canikon empire.....

Make that a second

K100D
FA 50mm f/1.4
DA 50-200mm/4
DA 18-55f/3.5

if anything I want to flesh out >20 and <40 , and then at 100 and 130. I'm definitely enjoying the picture quality of my prime the best

 

[Bullhonkie]

Originally posted by: magomago

Originally posted by: AndrewR
A lone voice from outside the Canikon empire.....

Make that a second

Thirded. Let's keep this little streak going.

Pentax K10D
Pentax *ist DL
FA 35/2.0
FA 50/1.4
DA 18-55/3.5-5.6
DA 50-200/4.0-5.6
AF-540FGZ
Benro C-027 tripod
Benro KB-0 ball head
Crumpler Seven Million Dollar Home

Future plan is to either get a Tamron 28-75/2.8 as a walkaround/general-purpose lens, or the DA 21/3.2 Limited for a wider prime.

 

[SKC]

..aand back to the empire.

Nikon D50
18-55mm kit lens
70-210/f4-5.6
Tokina 12-24

I haven't been out shooting enough lately, so no plans for further gear until I can justify it.

 

[Sahakiel]

Current gear:

Nikon D40X
18-55mm kit lens
55-200mm VR lens
ML-L3 wireless remote
Cheapo generic tripod.
Lowerpro Nova 3 AW
Spare battery
2 multi-coated clear filters + 2 polarized
Nikon lens cleaner pen
Random free pen + post-it pad

Incoming gear:
18-200mm VR lens, which will replace my kit and tele

Desired gear:
12-24mm lens or something similar
Flash unit, maybe SB-400 to start or goto SB-800
Maybe 17-55mm f/2.8 lens for indoor use
Thinking about adding a D200 level body in about a year


My first SLR and my second camera ever. I picked up a Canon S2 IS back in May of this year.
I got a decent deal on a Nikon, so that's what I went with. ¥99.800 total back in July with the kit 18-55mm and the 55-200mm VR plus just under ¥15.000 in store credit to buy stuff like filters, remote, etc.

 

[yllus]

Canon EOS 350D (Digital Rebel XT)
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di
Sigma 10-20mm f/4 - f/5.6 EX DC HSM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW backpack

I've got my wide and middle ranges covered. Maybe a Canon 70-200mm f/4 for the telephoto way down the line.

 

[GarfieldtheCat]

Canon Powershot A520

Looking to get (probably, depending on how the real reviews rate it):

Nikon D300
17-55 F2.8
SB-800

Then probably add the 70-300VR later for a tele.



If the reviews don't turn out well, who knows what I will get.

 

[rml]

Canon XTi
Pic and spec
EF100-300mm
Pic and spec
EF 50mm f1.4 USM medium telephoto lens
Pic and spec
Canon Speedlite 430EX
Pic and spec
Canon BG-E3 Battery grip (which I only used ONCE for a friend's wedding, what a waste of money )
Pic and spec
PAQ BP-04003 SlingShot Backpack (New addition to my collection, I love this bag so much, much better than LowePRO IMHO )
Pic and spec

 

[blackdogdeek]

nikon d40
18-55mm kit lens

not good enough yet to know what to get next.

 

[Imported]

That PAQ bag looks interesting.. I don't think I need anothe rbag though. Already have 3.

Nikon D80
Nikon MB-D80
Nikon SB-800
Nikon D50
Nikon 50mm f1.8
Nikon 18-200mm VR
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
Sigma 105mm f/2.8
Crumpler 6 Million
Kata R-102

Probably my next two purchases will be a Tokina 12-24mm/Sigma 10-20mm and when I can afford it, a Nikon 70-200mm VR.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Canon Digital Rebel (300D)
50 f/1.8
18-55 kit lens
28-135 USM IS
Sigma EF500 DG Super

Someday, if I have the money, I'd like to do a complete overhaul of my gear.

 

[rml]

Originally posted by: Imported
That PAQ bag looks interesting.. I don't think I need anothe rbag though. Already have 3.

Nikon D80
Nikon MB-D80
Nikon SB-800
Nikon D50
Nikon 50mm f1.8
Nikon 18-200mm VR
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
Sigma 105mm f/2.8
Crumpler 6 Million
Kata R-102

Probably my next two purchases will be a Tokina 12-24mm/Sigma 10-20mm and when I can afford it, a Nikon 70-200mm VR.

The actual product looks a lot better than the one on the animation. I showed it off last week to my friend and they all agreed that it is a good quality and functional carrying bag. Trust me!

 

[Jeff H]

Nikon D70
Nikkor 18-70
Nikkor 70-300G
Nikkor 18-200 VR
SB800 flash w/ Maha PowerEx 2700mAh batteries and C204W charger
LowePro MiniTrekker AW backpack
Tamrac SlingBag

 

[Cienja]

Stills:

Sony DSC-F717
VCL-HGD1758 x1.7 lens
VCL-HGD0758 x0.7 lens
Quantaray 7500A flash

All of the above was a gift from a friend that upgraded. How nice is that!!?? Yes, a friend to keep I do admit, however, that I am so very brand new to photography, that I don't know how to use the flash and I'm not all together familiar with the camera as of yet. I do know that it takes fantastic pictures.

Video:

JVC GZ-MG30. Takes nice video and it was on sale

 

[rml]

Originally posted by: Cienja
Stills:

Sony DSC-F717
VCL-HGD1758 x1.7 lens
VCL-HGD0758 x0.7 lens
Quantaray 7500A flash

All of the above was a gift from a friend that upgraded. How nice is that!!?? Yes, a friend to keep I do admit, however, that I am so very brand new to photography, that I don't know how to use the flash and I'm not all together familiar with the camera as of yet. I do know that it takes fantastic pictures.

Video:

JVC GZ-MG30. Takes nice video and it was on sale

I want to find a friend like yours

 

[ElFenix]

Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Canon PowerShot S40 (repaired it myself using an S45 donor camera)
Canon Rebel 2000
Canon AE-1P
Canon Canonet QL17 GIII
Minolta Hi-Matic (11? haven't done much with it, needs it's seals redone and a battery adapter)
Canon FD 50 f/1.8
Vivitar FD 28 f/2.8
Canon EF 28-75 something or other kit lens
Canon EF-S 18-55 kit lens
Canon EF 50 f/1.8
Sigma EF 10-20 f/4-5.6 HSM
Tamron EF 28-75 f/2.8
Canon EF 70-210 f/4 "Canon Beercan"
filters, bags, rocket blowers, other misc

 

[rml]

Originally posted by: rml
Canon XTi
Pic and spec
EF100-300mm
Pic and spec
EF 50mm f1.4 USM medium telephoto lens
Pic and spec
Canon Speedlite 430EX
Pic and spec
Canon BG-E3 Battery grip (which I only used ONCE for a friend's wedding, what a waste of money )
Pic and spec
PAQ BP-04003 SlingShot Backpack (New addition to my collection, I love this bag so much, much better than LowePRO IMHO )
Pic and spec

I also have a Sony T-30.
Sony T-30

 

[nero2]

I'll chime in on my photographic goodies. lol

Bodies:
Nikon D80
Nikon N80

Lenses:
Tokina 16-50/2.8
Nikon 35/2
Nikon 50/1.8

Flash:
Nikon SB-600 + SB-16 sync cord

Printer:
Epson 2200

 

[rml]

Originally posted by: nero2
I'll chime in on my photographic goodies. lol

Bodies:
Nikon D80
Nikon N80

Lenses:
Tokina 16-50/2.8
Nikon 35/2
Nikon 50/1.8

Flash:
Nikon SB-600 + SB-16 sync cord

Printer:
Epson 2200

How do you like your D80?

 

[Kaspian]

Wow, I feel out of place here without having all that fancy equipment you guys have. All I have is a Fuji s5200 I've been thinking about taking the leap into DSLRs. I just dont know yet. I'm still a n00b when it comes to photography.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Canon 30D
Canon 17-40mm f/4 L
Canon 70-200mm f/4 L
Canon 50mm f/1.4
Canon 580EX Flash
Canon BG-E2 Battery Grip
Canon SD1000 (for the wife)
Canon Elan 7 (film camera)
Canon Battery Grip for Elan 7

I also have an older Canon film camera I bought from a co-worker for $70. The Camera is a Canon A-1 in pristine condition with a 50mm f/1.4 lens and a Sigma 35-200mm f/4-5.6 lens.

And I have a Rolleiflex SL35 35mm SLR my Mom bought me in the early 80s when I was taking photography classes in high school. I have a 50mm lens and a 200mm lens for that, both are good quality and in excellent shape. I thought of trading them in when I started buying Canon gear in the late 90s but decided to hang onto them for sentimental reasons. Besides, the guy offered me almost $200 for the lot so that leads me to believe that they're possibly worth more than that to collectors.

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: Kaspian
Wow, I feel out of place here without having all that fancy equipment you guys have. All I have is a Fuji s5200 I've been thinking about taking the leap into DSLRs. I just dont know yet. I'm still a n00b when it comes to photography.

Me too! :laugh:

Although I recently invested in a Canon G9 that I'm looking to toy a bit more with...

I also have an aging Canon Powershot A400 and a shiny new Canon Powershot 850IS.

How many of you guys do this for a living?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Pabster

Originally posted by: Kaspian
Wow, I feel out of place here without having all that fancy equipment you guys have. All I have is a Fuji s5200 I've been thinking about taking the leap into DSLRs. I just dont know yet. I'm still a n00b when it comes to photography.

Me too! :laugh:

Although I recently invested in a Canon G9 that I'm looking to toy a bit more with...

I also have an aging Canon Powershot A400 and a shiny new Canon Powershot 850IS.

How many of you guys do this for a living?

I took 2 years of photography courses and it has never really developed into anything more than a hobby of mine...although, I haven't really pursued it as anything more than a hobby either. I've won a few contests and shot some great weddings but never really tried to make any money at it. Hell, I've spent a few years shooting motorsports here locally (Long Beach Grand Prix-full pit access and photo tower access) with really good results but I have a regular job so I'm happy just shooting for me.