I am often asked what kind of equipment I use. The answer is I use all Canon bodies and professional lenses.
Here are my camera bodies:
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Canon 1D Mark III
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Canon 1D Mark II N
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Canon 5D
Canon 20D used as a third backup
Canon Rebel XTi - Converted to IR
My Studio uses the following lenses ranging from the 15mm fisheye to 400 mm 2.8 L IS
Canon 15mm fisheye lens
2.0 Lensbaby
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon 50mm f/1.4
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L Lens
Canon 85mm f/1.2 L
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS lens
Canon 180mm Macro f/3.5 L
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
Canon 300mm f/2.8 L IS lens
Canon 400mm f/2.8 L IS lens
Here are some other indespensible accessories:
Canon 2.0x and 1.4x Extenders
Canon 580EX II flashes
B+W Filters
Steve, first welcome the wonderful world of photography. By the time you read this, chances are that everything that I write will be obsolete, but here goes. The first question that you should ask is, What kind of photography do I want to do? Sports, landscapes, weddings, etc. will all require a different camera, in terms of focusing, ISO, continuous shooting, etc. Also, the glass is just as important as the camera body.
I am a Canon shooter and a great site for canon gear is http://www.the-digital-picture.com There is also a Nikon site that I’ve heard mentioned, http://www.nikonians.org/ I don’t know if there is a site that compares the Canon gear to Nikon, but these two sites seem to be popular.
Cincinnati area definitely lacks a brick/mortar photography warehouse, like http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphotovideo.com I found it useful to do google searches on your topic and getting your education started that way.
I am looking to buy a camera. Very amateur here but finding as I travel, I come across great pic opportunities. I wouldn’t mind possibly dabbling in some photography of some professional scale. Looking at Nikon D5000 or Canon Tl1. I realize you are a Canon photographer so not sure if you can comment on the comparison. My one skepticism which doesn’t affect you because you know what you want and need and can order it online, is there isn’t a qualified Canon dealer in Cincinnati area to go talk to and get one on one feedback or look at physical lenses, etc. Thoughts?
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