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What should participants bring to the workshop?
Some photographic skills, an open mind and a curiosity are the primary
requirements for any photo workshop. It also helps if you have a digital or
film camera, a portable computer and an image editing program... preferably
Adobe Photoshop. It helps if you have a general understanding of digital imaging
and some experience with your image editing program. The more you bring to
the workshop, the more you'll take back.
However, if you have NONE of the above, you are not only welcome to my photo
workshops but are encouraged to attend for the knowledge that you will obtain.
I always welcome individuals who are curious about photography and have an
interest in seeing if their artistic side will be fulfilled through the medium
of photography.
My camera gear and personal items that
I take to workshops
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This does NOT indicate that your personal camera equipment must meet these
standards in order to attend one of my workshops. This is merely a list of
equipment and personal gear that I take with me and that is available for
you to try out at some of the workshops and see if you're interested in adding
it to your equipment inventory. It's always best to try new gear out before
you decide to purchase it.
Camera Bodies
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III + batteries (2) & charger
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV + batteries (2) & charger
(I recommend having a RRS
L-bracket mounted on each camera body)
Lenses (all
lenses are Canon EOS EF lenses and all collar mount lenses are equipped with a Wimberley
or RRS
quick release lens mount)
14mm f 2.8 L
15mm f 2.8 fish-eye
16 - 35mm f 2.8 L II
24 - 70mm f 2.8 L
24 - 105mm f 4.0 IS L
17mm f 4.0 Tilt/Shift TS-E L
24mm f 3.5 Tilt/Shift TS-E II L
45mm f 2.8 Tilt/Shift TS-E
90mm f 2.8 Tilt/Shift TS-E
85mm f 1.2 L II
135mm f 2.0 L
70 - 200mm f 2.8 L IS II
70 - 300mm f 4.5 - f 5.6 IS DO
180mm macro f 3.5 L
200mm f 1.8 L
400mm f 4.0 DO IS
600mm f 4.0 L
Extender EF 1.4x II (2)
Extender EF 2.0x II (2)
Extension tube EF 12
Extension tube EF 25
Additional Camera Gear
Canon 580 EX II flash (3)
Canon Macro Twinlite MT-24 EX flash
72mm adapter for 180mm macro lens
Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter
2CR5 lithium battery for above (2)
Canon TC-80N3 Timer Remote Controller
Canon RS-80N3 Remote Switch
Minolta Light Meter III
Minolta Color Meter II
Minolta Spot Meter F
64
GB CF cards (2)
32
GB CF cards (4)
32
GB SD cards (8)
B+W Kaeseman MRC Polarizing filter (77mm)
Singh-Ray Variable ND filter
Singh-Ray Graduated
ND filters
Sensor
Cleaner Kit
Hoodman
LCD screen Loupe
Right
Angle Viewfinder
AA battery chargers &AA batteries
Head
Lamp (over-the-head elastic type)
Reflector
Discs (collapsible type in white, silver & translucent)
Binoculars
(image stabilized is preferred)
Leatherman plus other various tools (Versatool)
Black cloth (view camera type at least 4' x 4')
Ground cloth (to lay down on the ground)
Flashlight (small LED type)
Spot Light (for painting with light)
Knee Pads (gel type)
Panoramic Photography Equipment
Gitzo Leveling
Base
RRS MPR-CL
II rail
RRS PCL-1
Panning Clamp
Leveling
Bubble
Tripods & Related
RRS Carbon fiber tripod
RRS ball head with Quick Release clamp
Wimberley
gimbal head (for
longer lenses)
Wimberley
Sidekick
Kirk Window
Mount (for clamping onto a window)
Ground
pod (mount camera & lens at ground level)
Cases, Backpacks,Vests, etc.
Tamrac
694 Big Wheels Rolling Strong Box
Pelican
1650 Watertight Hard Case with Wheels
Moose
Peterson's WRP MP-1 Photopack (especially
good for airline travel)
Lowepro
Mini Trekker AW Backpack
Domke
F-1X Ballistic Shoulder Bag
Domke
U.S. Post Office Shoulder Pad (a MUST for shoulder bags)
Domke
Photographers Jacket & Vest
Newswear
Digital Chest Vest
Clothing
(layer your clothing for varying weather conditions)
Walking Shoes and Hiking
Boots (for normal weather)
Hat (with neck cover)
Long pants with belt
Cargo-type Shorts
Short sleeved polo shirts
Short sleeved T-shirts
Socks (1/4 socks for regular weather)
Underwear (summer) & Long Johns (for cold weather)
Light Jacket (Izod) and Heavy Jacket
add the following clothing for cold or winter weather:
Sorel Boots
Wool
socks
Silk
liner socks
Gloves
Chemical hand warmers
Yaktrax
Pro Ice Cleats
Gaiters
(if there will be snow)
Snowshoes (if deeper
snow)
Sunglasses for snow
Wool hat
Ear muffs
Long sleeved fleece shirts
Long sleeved T-shirts
Personal Items
Wallet & money
Passport (must have minimum 6 months before expiration)
PDA & charger
Business Cards
Cell phone & charger
SPOT GPS Locator
(an absolute MUST HAVE)
Garmin Rino 530HCx GPS / 2
Way Radio (this is one of the best)
Walkie
Talkies with batteries & chargers (each person should have one)
12V
to 120V Inverter (400 watt minimum)
Insect Repellent (with
DEET)
Cortizone 1%
Sunglasses (polarizing)
Reading glasses
RON (remain over night) Kit with toiletries
Prescriptions and Comfort Medications
First Aid Kit
Maps & Books for workshop location
Alarm Clock
Sun Screen
Dust Off
Wet Ones
Zip lock bags - 1 gallon freezer type
30 gallon large black trash bags
Paper towels
Ice Chest (with ice in it)
Various food items & snacks (eat healthy!)
Nuts, jerky, veggies, fruits, trail mix, etc.
PLENTY of water
Stainless Steel
Water Bottle
Water Purifier
add the following for snowy conditions:
Tire Chains for your vehicle
Hydraulic Floor Jack
Tire sealant (4)
Tarp or blanket to lay on the ground
Tool kit
Computer Stuff
Laptop computer
A/C power cord
Spare battery
Powerstrip
Trackball or mouse
Verizon USB Wireless Internet Card
USB 2.0 cords (4)
Firewire cords (2)
LaCie Rugged Portable HD
Card
Reader (CF & SDHC)
Pelican 1510
LOC case for computer gear
Notation on the Links
The links, in most cases, are NOT a recommendation of the seller,
they are simply to direct you towards the products that I use on a regular
basis.
Exceptions to this would be Canon, Gitzo, Really Right Stuff, Wimberley
& Kirk Enterprises.
I DO recommend them as the best products available on the market.
By clicking on the link, you can find the product information & specifications.
You can often find a better price... just search for it on Google.
Copy and paste the product name & description into Google and it will
search for the best prices.
But shop carefully. Use common sense when purchasing from someone you don't
know.
I purchase a lot of my stuff on Ebay and often find they have the most competitive
pricing.
Thoughts on camera equipment
I obviously don't take ALL of the equipment that is listed here to each and
every workshop.
Camera bodies, lenses, cases and accessories need to be "tailored"
to the type of photography and the location.
Photography is NOT about equipment. It's about memories, great moments in
time, making new friends, seeing and experiencing something that you've never
done before. The equipment that you shoot with is secondary.
Sometimes I will force myself to "limit" my equipment to one camera
body and one or two lenses (however, I will ALWAYS take back-up equipment
with me). This "restriction" will challenge my creativity and force
me to look at a scene or a location differently. It's NOT about equipment,
it's about the images. It seems that we sometimes forget about the image and
concern ourselves with "pixel count", "pixels per inch",
"dots per inch", "compression ratios", etc etc etc. It's
not about that.... it's about the image. How does the image challenge you?
How does the image cause you to see something differently? Does the image
haunt you? Does the image "demand" that you take a second look at
it? Does the image send your thoughts to a more peaceful place? It's ALL about
the image... NOT the equipment.
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