I'm often asked about the equipment I use, so here's what I've found to be the best and end up using:

In 2003 I began to change all of my SLR gear to digital and to Canon, starting with their new digital camera at that time - the 10D. In April 2004 I added the newly released 1D Mark II. In 2005, a couple of projects required the purchase of Canon's latest professional camera release, the 1Ds Mark II and the 20D. I constantly add to my collection of Canon professional L series lenses which are used as needed for each project.

For architectural assignments and some landscape work, I held out with my 4" x 5" field camera with moderate camera movements (tilt, rise, and swing) along with Fujinon and Schneider lenses until early 2004. However, now I use the 1Ds, tilt-shift lenses, and Photoshop's perspective control if needed.

For any new clients still requesting film, I show them samples of digital files and they usually change their minds rather quickly. If not, it's the Canon 1V/HS. Film: although I haven't used any since 2003, it was the latest Kodak ektachromes, preferring the warmer extra-fine grain E100GX, although one of my favorite films was the old E100SW (which I used on personal projects). Also, Fuji's E100F Provia chrome film was wonderful. Again however, these were views from 2003 - I don't know if anything has changed.

The same is true for medium format now. If requested, I could use a Mamiya 645 medium format camera, although the new Canon lenses and their latest digital SLR cameras (full frame 12 MP and 16MP) are equivalent and more than adequate for clients requesting this format. The Canon 1Ds is also equal in pixels to the Phase One 16 MP digital back.

Digital Media: In 2003 I only purchased Lexar 1 GB CF cards. However, in 2004 Sandisk far surpassed Lexar with their Extreme III cards, which is what I have purchased since then and now almost exclusively use (all 2GB).

For camera platforms, I've acquired a variety of Bogen and Manfrotto tripods and monopods over the years (preferring the carbon fiber for weight savings).

Since the majority of my work is editorial in nature and on location, lighting equipment has to be portable; Canon's 580 and 550 strobes and Quantum Turbo packs and portable JTL (AC/DC/battery) 3,000 - 5,000 WS strobes. The "Better Beamer" is also a great attachment for the 550 for getting light out there if you are using a telephoto lense.

Computers and software are also part of the mix, but really need a whole separate page titled "Workflow" to describe everything. I will work on this to get it posted.

For prints, it's almost exclusively Fuji's Crystal Archive paper for standard and custom lab prints. For proofs and standard prints often for sports and portraits, I also use a Canon ink jet printer with Canon Glossy Paper for incredibly sharp, bright, and long lasting results.

And to carry and transport it all: Lowepro bags, packs, and belts as well as Pelican cases.

Last, a plug for certain manufacturers - I use most of this stuff hard, and when something does (rarely) break, need servicing, or more often a lost part replaced, I've found the customer service at Canon, Manfrotto, and LowePro to be second to none.

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