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my gear.
I have accumulated
enough equipment to meet my
needs, but I realize I still have to perfect My Own System. I admit that I concentrate on the fun and creative part of photography more than the technical aspects; I suppose I'm a bit lazy. Graphic design is my main focus (ha, haaaa), but I have much more fun with photography!
I shoot with a Canon 20D digital SLR. I also have a EOS Rebel film SLR camera.
Onto these camera bodies go the following lenses:
50mm f/1.4, which is a fabulous portrait and low-light lens
17-85mm f/4-5.6 USM with image stabilizer
100mm f/2.8 macro lens
28-75mm f/2.8 Tamron zoom lens (I love this lens)
28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens
10-20mm f/4-5.6 Sigma wide-angle lens (not pictured)
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lighting/studio equipment includes two monolights, a reflector and stand, a Giotto
tripod with Manfrotto ball head, umbrellas, reflectors, and
a light tent. Not pictured: one continuous light.
I have two "real" backdrops:
black (fabric) and white (paper). I also have various fabrics that I use
to create backgrounds as well. My studio? my small living
room. Hey, it's a start.
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My carry-around bag is a Lowepro Off-Road.
I have stuffed this poor little bag to within an inch of its
life.
(this, by the way, is a VERY OLD photo.)
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This bag goes with me to photo shoots. I cannot remember what
this bag is supposed to carry; I bought it when I got
my Digital Rebel. At that time, I had one main lens,
a flash, and a couple of accessories. This bag has taken
a beating and is still a good little bag.
The front compartment is a catch-all for all the small
bits. The main compartments (bottom photo) hold the
flash in one side pocket, and either the extra Canon
or Tamron lens in the other side pocket. I put the lens
hood and cleaning cloth in the center, and then the
20D, with lens attached, facing down.
I like to carry my camera with a lens attached because
I am way too heavy-handed and clutzy to be detaching
and attaching lenses. This is why I like zoom lenses
- portability!
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