What’s Your Preference?

Antbag · #41 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 02:55 PM

P&S
Kodak Z700

DSLR
Nikon D40

Lenses
18-55mm kit lens
Nikkor AF 70-300mm

Flash
Nikon SB-600
w/ diffuser

Other
Nikon ML-L3 Remote
Various Lens Filters
Cheap Ambico Tripod

Software
Photoshop CS4
Lightroom 2

davidwjford · #42 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 03:27 AM

Body

Canon EOS 50D

Lenses

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 Mk II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Canon EF 75-300 f/4-5.6 USM
Sigma 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 DC OS
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1

Tripod

Slik 340DX

Flash/Other Accessories

Canon Speedlite 430EX II
SanDisk Exterme Pro CF Card (32Gb, 90Mb/s)

Michel.Paez · #43 (**permalink**) 11-09-2009, 03:32 PM

Bodies
Nikon D100
Nikon D70s
Fuji S2 Pro
Canon Powershot G9

Lenses
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5
Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
Nikkor 18-55mm kit lens
Nikkor 70-300mm f/4

Lighting
2 x SB-600s
3 x 160W strobes
2 x 400W strobes
5 x light stands
2 x RF triggers for studio lights
1 x RF trigger w/3 remotes for hotshoe flashes

Misc
1 x 36" octagonal softbox
1 x 48" octagonal softbox
1 x 5ft stripbox
1 x 24" reflector
1 x 36" reflector
3 x muslin backdrops
1 x 9ft backdrop stand
1 x Gary Fong Lightsphere

Rob Necciai · #44 (**permalink**) 11-15-2009, 04:08 AM

Bodies:
Nikon D700
Nikon D7000

Lenses:
Nikon AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8
Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8
Nikon AF-S VR 105mm f/2.8 Micro
Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8
Sigma 20mm f/1.8

Speedlights:
(1) Nikon SB800
(2) Nikon SB600

Studio Flash:
(4) Alien Bees B800

Tripod:
Manfrotto 190XB

Other:
CyberSync (Paul Bluff) Wireless Triggers
Collection of softboxes, umbrellas, and reflectors
22" High Output Beauty Dish
Ray-Flash Ring Adapter

equilution · #45 (**permalink**) 11-17-2009, 03:29 PM

Camera:
Nikon D3 with two 32gb CF cards

Lenses: (All Nikkor)
14-24 VR f/2.8
24-120 VR
85 f/1.4 (my baby!)
105 VR f/2.8 (my other baby!)
80-400 VR
300mm old school manual focus

Flashes/Lighting:
SB-900 Speedlight (as my commander)
SB-800 Speedlight
24" and 36" light boxes
4 400W strobe units w/umbrellas
1 slaved modeling light
wireless strobe trigger
misc stands, muslins, and reflectors

Tripods:
Manfrotto tripod with 322RC2 grip ball head (mixed feelings about this head)
Manfrotto monopod (nice and lightweight)

Accessories: (all Nikon)
wired remote trigger release
wireless infrared trigger release
programmable interval timer

Filters: (Hoya)
polarizers
warming filter (for my 85mm...does wonders for skin tones outside)
diffusers

I highly recommend Hoya's new HD UV filters. They'll all but stop a bullet. I have one on each of my lenses. They're pricey, but they'll absolutely free you from worry when you've got all that exotic glass hanging out front!!
Amazon.com: Hoya 52mm HD Hardened Glass 8-layer Multi-Coated Digital UV (Ultra Violet) Filter.: Electronics

Bags:
Tamrac 614...the big Kahuna
Tamrac 5550 Backpack-for carrying my laptop and most of my gear...heavy, but you can carry it onto a plane!!
Tamrac Velocity Sling pack for small excursions

Reviews/Comments about my gear:

Photography is all about managing your light. The best thing I've found to help understand it better is Nikon's Creative Lighting DVD. Best 25 photography bucks I've ever spent: Amazon.com: Nikon School presents A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting: Software

I learned tons, and have already put some techniques into practice with this shot for a local BBQ joint!

-can't say enough good things about the D3...too much to list! Nothing I haven't been able to do with it yet!

-24-120 is a little soft around the edges, but it's a good all-around lens if you can only take one with you

-105mm Micro: best lens Nikon ever made, in my opinion, a must have for any Nikonian!

-85mm: second best they ever made (although 14-24 is in the running)

-80-400 VR is heavy, and a tank, but for the money, it's a must have...especially if you're shooting outside and don't need the 2.8 of the $7K 300mm for indoor sports! The 80-400 has great reach, but you can't use any of the Nikon converters with it.

-SB-900/800s: a must have for lighting. The 900 can act as commander, and trigger the 800 remotely, to get the side/back/top lighting you need in any situation

-Tamrac bags: sling pack is a little awkward, but is small enough yet holds a lot of gear, as well as my personal items (keys, wallet, etc). The 614 is huge, and can house everything listed above. You may need a dolley to lug it around though. The backpack is awesome. Holds tons of gear and accessories, as well as my 17" laptop. However, the catch all compartment is just that-it's just one big open pocket...no zippers inside or dividers...just one big hole!

I've done a lot of research on a lot of gear. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

kgb224 · #46 (**permalink**) 11-21-2009, 11:08 AM

Body:
Sony DSLR A-200

Lenses:
Sony 18-70mm
Sigma 70-300mm (Which is in for repairs at the moment)

External Flash:
Sony HVL-F42AM

Memory Cards:
CF Scandisk Ultra 2 4 GB
CF Scandisk Ultra 2 8 GB

Tripod:
Manfrotto 728B

SCF150 · #47 (**permalink**) 11-21-2009, 08:22 PM

Camera: Canon 50d

Lenses: All Canon
EFS 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 US w/EW-83E Hood
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM w/EW-83H Hood
EF 35mm f/2 w/EW-65II Hood
EF 50mm f/1.8 w/ES-62 Hood
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM w/ET-74 Hood
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM w/ET-65III Hood
EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM w/ET-73 Hood

Flash: Canon 580EXII

Tripod:Slik-PRO 700DX w/AF2100 Head

dizwold · #48 (**permalink**) 11-26-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wulf

All my key stuff is already listed in my signature. I have to say that I'm pretty content with what I've got, so probably won't need to take advantage of this space for a little while yet.

Wulf

no but we want to know lol!
dont be embarressed if you just have a point and shoot wulfie!!
cheers and just teasing
mike

billoosail · #49 (**permalink**) 11-27-2009, 01:48 PM

As the sun climbs over the Atlantic Ocean, and illuminates the Eastern Seaboard, I am thankful for the new day.

taken with a Canon Poswershot A630
1/250 at f4.1
zoom 30mm aproximate to 50mm full frame
billoosail

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saralonde

Rebel XTi
Canon 18-55 (kit lens)
Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS
Canon 50 1.4
Canon 85 1.8
Canon 70-200 4L
Tamron 28-75 f/2.8
Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO macro
Canon 100 macro
Canon 430 EX speedlite

Photoshop CS3
Elements 7
Paint Shop Pro XII
Picasa

Ladyshark · #50 (**permalink**) 11-27-2009, 03:08 PM

Hi everyone! This is my first post!

Body:
Canon EOS 5D

Lenses:
20-35mm f:too slow
24-70mm 2.8 L
Nifty fifty with metal mount
Tamron 90mm 2.8 Macro
70-200mm 2.8 IS L

Deliberating on the 200mm 2.8 to replace the big gun...

Flashes:
430EX
580EXII

BAGS:
Just ordered a Shootsac!
A multitude of Lowepro and Tamrac (too many)

Tripod:
Manfrotto 190silver

Accessories:
Filters, batteries, light meter (yes, still use it at times!), remote cord and probably other things I can't recall... !

BTW Billoosail: beautiful pic!