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Old Photography Gear From 2004
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Canon 550EX Speedlite Flash - This is currently the only flash unit that I own.
I must admit that I'm not very experienced with flash photography. I rarely use the flash as the primary means of lighting a scene, rather
I use it from time to time to provide fill flash on foreground objects in a scene. For handheld indoor photography where a flash is required, I'll usually bounce
the flash off the ceiling if it's low enough. When using as a fill flash in outdoor tripod photography, I'll use a hot shoe extension cord so I have more flexibility in directing the light.
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Gitzo 1548 Carbon Fiber Tripod - This is my big, burly tripod that I use along with the Wimberly Gimble Tripod Head to support my Canon 400mm f/2.8 IS lens. The lens is huge and heavy, so the tripod must also be huge!
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Wimberly Gimbal Tripod Head - This tripod head is massive and heavy, but it's an absolute must for supporting the Canon 400mm f/2.8 lens.
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Manfrotto 3221 Aluminum Tripod - This is my general purpose tripod that I use for most occasions. It's about the same
weight as the Gitzo carbon fiber tripod, but it's less bulky and more compact. It doesn't support as much weight as the Gitzo, but it's a sturdy tripod
for use with everything but my Canon 400mm f/2.8 lens. It may soon be time for me to replace this tripod because it's been through a lot over the years.
After much abuse, it's finally starting to show signs of stress.
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Manfrotto 3-way Pan/Tilt Tripod Head - This is the head that I use with my Manfrotto 3221
tripod. Many photographers prefer ball heads, but some reason I've never enjoyed using them and I'm quite comfortable with the pan/tilt head.
This head has a built-in quick-release system. I have quick-release plates for this head mounted on my camera body, my 180mm macro lens tripod collar,
and my 300mm f/4 lens tripod collar.
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Lowepro Nature Trekker Photo Backpack - This is the backpack that I used exclusively
for all of my gear until recently. After purchasing the Canon 400mm f/2.8 lens, which is huge, I was forced to purchase a backpack even larger
than the Nature Trekker. I've had this backpack for years, and it's still holding up. It's a great backpack with lots of compartments. It can hold all
of the gear listed here with the exception of the 400mm f/2.8 lens.
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Lowepro Super Trekker AW II Photo Backpack -
After purchasing the Canon 400mm f/2.8 lens, which is huge, I was forced to purchase a backpack even larger
than the Nature Trekker (see above). Walking around with this pack on feels like I have a suitcase on my back, but it's the only bag
big enough to carry the Canon 400mm and my other gear at the same time.
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Epson 2200 Photo Inkjet Printer - This is the printer that I use to produce all
of my color prints. It uses 7 different inks: Photo Black, Light Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta, and Yellow.
It's an excellent printer that produces high-quality prints up to 13"x19" (A3) in size. I typically use Epson's Premium Luster or Premium Semigloss paper,
but I also use Lyson's Photo Velvet Plus fine art paper.
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Epson 1280 Photo Inkjet Printer - This is the printer that I use to produce monochrome
prints. I use the Lysonic Small Gamut Continuous Ink System (CIS) with this printer instead of Epson ink cartridges.
Combined with Lyson fine art papers, this setup produces beautiful,
high-quality monochrome prints. The Lysonic CIS provides a cheaper alternative to Epson inks and the small gamut inks
allow me to produce monochrome prints with subtle color tones.
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