Equipment
The #1 question people ask me is, “What kind of camera do you use?”
I’ve used a wide variety of cameras, lenses and other gear over the years – from film cameras in 35mm, medium and large (4×5) formats to modern DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. I’ve owned more photo backpacks, slings, bags and tripods than I’d like to admit. And I have a cabinet full of filters, adapters, cable releases and other odd and ends.
While I enjoy using the newest and most advanced equipment, these things are still just tools. I use them to make images. And no matter how good the equipment is, it still requires an artist and craftsman to create good photographs.
Current Cameras & Lenses
I’m currently using the Fujifilm X Series mirrorless system, taking advantage of the smaller, lighter gear. Fujifilm builds wonderfully tactile, ergonomic camera bodies and very high quality lenses. My current Fujifilm system includes:
Other Gear
- Induro Carbon 8x CT113 & CT014 tripods
- Really Right Stuff BH-40 LR II Ballhead
- F-stop Gear Lotus backpack
- Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L
- Think Tank Photo Photocross 10 Sling and other accessories
- Kase magnetic polarizer and neutral density filters
- GoPro Hero 7 and various accessories
Previous Canon DSLR System
- Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- Canon EOS 30D
- Canon EF TS-E 17mm f/4 L
- Canon EF TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L II
- Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
- Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L
Large Format (4×5) Film System
- Wista 45 DX Rosewood Field
- Rodenstock Grandagon-N MC 75mm f/6.8
- Rodenstock Sironar N 135mm f/5.6
- Rodenstock Geronar MC 210mm f/6.8
- Rodenstock APO-Ronar MC 300mm f/9
- Caltar S 135mm f/5.6
- Schneider Symmar-S MC 210mm f/5.6
- Schneider Tele-Xenar 300mm f/5.5
- Carl Meyer 120mm f/6.8
I could continue listing even older 35mm and medium format film cameras (further showing my age) but this list should be sufficient…