Foreward:
More than a few times people have asked what equipment I photograph with. I answer simply by tapping my finger on my head and saying "it's what's in here that counts."
Given the same high quality equipment, ultimately it's the photographer who is responsible for the photograph. The image is the product of your mind and vision. Excellent glass just makes it easier.All items listed below I own, unless identified as a sponsorship agreement through Bedfords Camera & Video and/or Sigma Photo USA. Without their generosity in many ways, my VLF Photo Competition would be much more difficult. A sincere thank you to Steve Elkins, Chris Hunter, and everyone at the Fayetteville store!
That being said, here is my equipment list...
My Equipment:
DSLR Camera Bodies
* Pentax K20D & BG2 battery grip (sponsored by Bedfords)
* Pentax K10D & BG2 battery grip
* Pentax K100D
* Canon EOS 40D & BG-2EN battery grip (sponsored by Bedfords)
SLR Camera Bodies
* Pentax MZ-S & BG-10 battery grip
* Pentax K1000
* Pentax SF10 (x2)
FA* Series Lenses
* Pentax SMC FA* 80-200mm F2.8 ED(IF)
* Pentax SMC FA* 200mm F4 ED(IF) Macro (1:1 magnification)
* Pentax SMC FA* 300mm F2.8 ED(IF)
Super-Telephoto Lenses
* Sigma APO 500mm F4.5 EX DG/HSM & 1.4X APO TC (Canon mount - sponsored by Bedfords/Sigma Photo)
Prime Standard Lenses:
* Pentax-A SMC 50mm F1.4 MF
* Pentax-M SMC 50mm F1.4 MF
Zoom (Wide Angle and Telephoto) Lenses:
* Pentax SMC P-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
* Pentax SMC P-DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED
* Pentax SMC P-DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED/AL (IF)
* Tamron AF 28-75 F/2.8 XR Di Macro
Teleconverters:
* Pentax AF 1.7x rear teleconverter (also allows AF on MF lenses)
* Pentax-A 1.4X-S rear teleconverter
* Pentax-A 1.4X-L rear teleconverter
* Pentax-A 2X-S rear teleconverter
* Pentax-A 2X-L rear teleconverter
* Tamron-F 1.4x Pz-AF MC4 teleconverter (x2)
Memory Cards, Flashes
* Transcend 8GB 133x CF cards (x2)
* Delkin 8GB 133x SD cards (x2)
* Sandisk Extreme III 4GB 133x SD cards (x2)
* Lexar Professional 2GB 133x SD cards (x4)
* 2 Patriot 2GB 133x SD cards
* Pentax AF540 Flash (x2); Promaster FTD 7000M
* Canon Speedlite 580EX II (weather sealed - sponsored by Bedfords)
Tripod, Monopod, Misc. Stuff, etc.:
* Giottos MT9360 Tripod (primarily for macro work) (x2)* SLIK AF2100 head (primarily for macro work)
* Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 Head
* Wimberly P-30 Lens Plate
* Wimberly P-50 Lens Plate
* Bogen/Manfrotto 804RC2 Pan Tilt Head w/Q/R
* Impact IMDL150 Li-Ion 7.4V 1700mAh (x2)
* Sanyo Eneloop AA Batteries - 1900mAh (x12) - excellent batteries and very fast recycle times
* 3 Sets of NiMH batteries: 2400mAh, 2500mAh, 2700mAh
* 2 sets Panasonic CR-V3 batteries as backups
* Lowepro Trekker AWII backpack
* Lowepro Slingshot AW 300
* Scythe External USB 2.0 HDD enclosure (PATA and SATA compatible) - currently using Seagate 320GB SATA II HDD in each enclosure.
* Eagle External USB 2.0 HDD hot swappable enclosures (SATA). Currently using Western Digital 640GB SATA II HDD in each enclosure.