Cameras, Lenses, and Gear

updated 7/2015

Really Right Stuff TVC 33s Series 3 Tripod

Really Right Stuff
TVC 33s Series 3 Tripod

Equipment selection is often a battle between efficiency and necessity. A need for the precise tool for the job can overshadow a natural inclination towards a lightweight, simple gear selection. I’ve included links to the cameras and gear I use in the field. There are, of course, many options out there. I often shop on Amazon.com because their website is easy and efficient, and free shipping can result in savings. I also buy directly from www.bhphoto.com and have included links to purchase from them if that is the store of your choice. If you want to support a smaller company, consider www.tallyns.com, they are a Canon dealer and can often deliver the exact products, although sometimes shipping fees may increase the price. I also shop for other gear at www.kinesisgear.com, www.reallyrightstuff.com.

The Really Right Stuff TVC 33s Series 3 tripod is my current and favorite tripod when I need the height. It works in frigid temperatures, which is critical for me. If you are doing work in subzero temps, this tripod is hard to beat, and I’ve tried a bunch. It is expensive.

Cameras

  • For most of my career, I owned Canon’s 1D and 1Ds series cameras, but with the advent of the Canon 5D Mark III, I find sufficiency for what I do in the 5D version. The frame rate loss is a slight compromise and occasionally something I miss, but most of my work does not require an excessive frame rate.
  • Canon 5d Mark IV
    30MP full frame sensor DSLR, lightweight option.

Lenses

To complement the cameras, I use a variety of common and special-purpose lenses, including:

Tripods and Mounts

All of this gear must be securely anchored to prevent vibration and soft photos.

  • Really Right Stuff  TVC-33 Versa Series 3 Tripod: My large carbon fiber tripod. Light but durable, and works well in cold weather conditions. I use the Kirk BH-1 Ballhead with this tripod.
  • For lighter-weight gear, I use a smaller Gitzo G1227 carbon fiber tripod with a Kirk BH-3 ballhead.
  • Super lightweight Gitzo Trip: GT0541 carbon fiber-1.7lbs with a Really Right Stuff BH25 Mini Ballhead

Lighting

  • Canon 600 EXRT flashes
  • Chimera mini softboxes
  • Canon wireless flash system

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