I am a committed Canon shooter! As anyone who uses a DSLR well knows, once you make a decision on a brand, you are essentially married to it.  When I said ‘I do’ to Canon there were only two real choices – Canon and the other one.  I guess there was a Kodak professional level DSLR (I think it was called a DCS or some such) but they were very expensive and not particularly accessible.  Making the switch to digital caused a great deal of consternation and heartache.  I had been faithful to my Pentax family for years but there seemed to be no reconciliation in the form of digital prospects on the horizon.  We parted tearfully It’s like a marriage in many ways…

• Your initial investment in the relationship is expensive.
• If you decide the relationship is no longer working and it’s time to move on it will cost you…

 

Anyway, here is a list of my gear…

Camera Gear

DSLR Camera Bodies

• Canon EOS 1 Ds Mark III
• Canon EOS 5D Mark II
• Canon EOS 1 D Mark II

Non-DSLR Cameras

• Canon G-11
• Canon S-95
• Canon G-10
• Go Pro Hero HD

DSLR Lenses

 

Ever get caught scratching your head trying to decide what to take with you for a photo shoot or on a trip? Ever get to a shoot or place and find yourself missing some key piece of equipment and curse yourself for your foolishness? Well, you are the only who has ever done this as the rest of us are so well organized we always know exactly what to take and never get it wrong. Yeah right! We all go through the same anguish every time we head out. Whether it is to take a couple of quick images of a special sunset or heading off on a multi-day (or week) expedition or workshop. There are lots of references out there in photocyberland (or is that cyberphotolandspace?). Here are my two bits worth…
First, I will post a list of equipment that I took or am taking on a particular mission with some rationale as to the whys and wherefores. Second, I will then try to reflect as to what worked and what didn’t. Why? Maybe just to help me remember from one trip to another so that I can reduce my stress level in the future. Maybe my insights can help someone else become a better traveling photographer. Maybe I’m just bored and need to get some ideas out of my head…