I often get emails asking me what equipment do I currently use. It has became nearly impossible to answer all of them so I decided to put up this page. Hoping this will answer many of the questions I frequently get. Here is the complete list of my equipment along with links to purchase it from the highly trusted Adorama & B&H Photo Online Stores, The most trusted  photo retail stores on the internet.

Canon EOS-5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera Body, 21.1 Megapixels

The EOS 5D Mark II features a huge, full-frame sensor. A 21.1-megapixel CMOS sensor delivers images of up to 5616 x 3744 pixels. And since it is full-frame, all lenses will deliver the angle of view they would on a 35mm camera without a conversion factor. Thanks to improved noise reduction technologies, images shot even at highest sensitivity will be remarkably smooth. The EOS 5D Mark II was the first digital EOS to offer recording of Full HD video in Live View Mode. Capable of shooting clips almost half an hour long at full 1080 resolution, the EOS 5D Mark II does amazing double duty, making it possible to shoot broadcast quality video on your camera by simply changing settings.

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Zeiss 21mm Distagon T* F2.8

Zeiss 21mmThe Zeiss Distagon T* f/2.8 21mm ZE Lens for Canon EF Mount EOS DSLR cameras is a precision wide angle lens built with a Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflection coating that yields accurate color and professional-quality, high contrast images without any color fringes. It delivers exceptional results under all lighting conditions. With close focusing of only 8.64″ (0.22 m) it is useful for landscape photography and other subjects with dramatic perspectives. The Distagon T* f/2.8 21mm comes with an EF bayonet (ZE) mount for Canon film and digital full-frame SLRS. The large front filter diameter (82mm) allows for the use of standard screw-in filters when combined with a standard lens shade (included).

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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom


An affordable L-series ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that’s ideal for both film and digital SLRs. Superior optics are assured by the use of three aspherical lens elements, in addition to a Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass element. Optical coatings are optimized for use with digital cameras. This lens focuses as close as 11 inches (0.28m), and offers both Canon’s full-time manual focus and a powerful ring-type USM for fast and silent AF. It has a constant f/4 maximum aperture, and offers the choice of screw-in 77mm filters or a holder in the rear of the lens for up to three gel filters. Finally, it offers weather-resistant construction similar to other high-end L-series lenses

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens

Incorporates many advanced and exclusive Canon Lens Technologies to provide improved performance, including the use of two different types of Aspherical lens elements, and a totally new UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) glass element for obtaining sharper image quality. Canon’s original ring USM (Ultrasonic Motor) makes autofocusing fast, accurate and silent, down to a reduced minimum focusing distance of just 15 inches. The Lens is now sealed against dust and moisture.
An affordable L-series ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that’s ideal for both film and digital SLRs. Superior optics are assured by the use of three aspherical lens elements, in addition to a Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) glass element. Optical coatings are optimized for use with digital cameras. This lens focuses as close as 11 inches (0.28m), and offers both Canon’s full-time manual focus and a powerful ring-type USM for fast and silent AF. It has a constant f/4 maximum aperture, and offers the choice of screw-in 77mm filters or a holder in the rear of the lens for up to three gel filters. Finally, it offers weather-resistant construction similar to other high-end L-series lenses.

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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens.

One of the finest telephoto zoom lenses in the EF line, comparable to a single focal length lens. It has four UD-glass elements to correct chromatic aberrations. Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture and superb image quality make it one of the most popular professional SLR lenses in the world.

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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM AutoFocus Image Stabilized Telephoto Zoom Lens

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L-series super telephoto zoom lens equipped with an Image Stabilizer. The fluorite and Super UD-glass elements largely eliminate secondary spectrum. The floating system also ensures high picture quality at all focal lengths. The Image Stabilizer has two modes and it is compatible with Extenders 1.4x II and 2x II.
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To learn more about the Canon 100-4000L F4.5 – 5.6 or to purchase
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Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye AutoFocus Wide Angle Lens

I’ve had this lens for about a month now and I really like it. It’s my first experience with a fisheye and it’s sparked my creative spirit. I’m still experimenting and learning the various effects of the lens. The distortion is fun but I have a lot more to learn. I was a bit concerned that this wasn’t an L lens, but the quality is just fine for my purposes.

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My Filters

Lee Foundation Kit / Filter Holder

The Lee Filter Holder system is so versatile that is can be fitted to almost any lens on any camera. This means that whether the photographer is using a 35mm, medium, large format or even extreme wide-angle lens, they will always enjoy the performance and benefits the system provides.

An adaptor ring that screws onto the front of the lens is the key to the versatility of this system. Once the appropriate sized adaptor is fitted, the rest of the system clips neatly and easily into place.  Total flexibility has been designed into the Lee Filter holder system.

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Lee Wide Angle 77mm Adaptor Ring

This is the ring you will hook the Foundation kit on.  Very Important here to get the Wide Angle adapter ring, in order to eliminate vignetting as much as possible. The good things is all my lenses except the 15mm Fisheye have a 77mm filter size so only this ring is needed. If you posses the Canon 16-35L F2.8 another excellent wide angle lens, then you will need to get the 82mm ring also.

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To learn more about the 82mm WA Ring Adaptor or to purchase
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Heliopan 105mm Slim Mount, Wide Angle Circular Polarizer Filter.

Polarizing filters, are color neutral and increase picture taking possibilities with black and white or color film. In color photography, unlike black and white photography, there is no possibility to change contrast or color saturation with colored filters. To do so would also change the colors in the photograph. Natural light spreads in a wave form in all direction. Sunlight is polarized and has a high color purity. When passing through the atmosphere a part of it is scattered, which results in a blush gray haze over all colors. This effect can be reduced or eliminated by using polarizing filters. If, in addition, light falls at an angle of approximately 35° onto a reflecting surface, e g. water, glass, plastic, color surfaces, with the exception of metallic surfaces, the light becomes reflected and polarized. If one uses a properly orientated polarizing filter, the reflections are absorbed and the true colors can reach the film. Water surfaces become transparent and clouds are more saturated.

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LEE Filters Accessory Front Thread Adapter Ring – 105mm – for Foundation Kit.

This is the ring that you will screw in front of the Lee Foundation Kit Holder and That will hold the 105mm Heliopan (or any other 105mm slim Polarizer). Without this ring you simply cannot attach the polarizer in front of the holder. To purchase at B&H photo Click Here

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Lee 4 x 6 Graduated Neutral Density Resin Filter Set – (Graduated Filters – Hard Edge – ND 0.3, ND 0.6, ND 0.9)

These three filters adjust exposure without affecting colour balance and can be used with all standard film types and Digital DSLR. · Exposure can be increased by 1, 2 or 3 stops or combined to suit individual requirements. These are the Hard Transition ones. Most Effective when you have a clear horizon line in your composition.

0.3 represents 1 Stop
0.6 represents 2 Stops
0.9 represents 3 Stops

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Lee 4 x 6″ Neutral Density Graduated Soft Resin Filter Set (Graduate 0.3 ND Soft, 0.6 ND Soft, 0.9 ND Soft)

These three filters adjust exposure without affecting colour balance and can be used with all standard film types and Digital DSLR. · Exposure can be increased by 1, 2 or 3 stops or combined to suit individual requirements. These are the Soft Transition ones. Most Effective when you have a no clear horizon line in your composition.

0.3 represents 1 Stop
0.6 represents 2 Stops
0.9 represents 3 Stops

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Lee .3ND - .6ND - .9ND Full Neutral Density Filter 4″x4″ Resin

These will add additonal stops to your exposure when needed. Effective when there is too much light to have a long exposure. This will increase the time of your exposure and give your great water, clouds effect (or whatever you wish to capture motion in)

Again: 0.3 represents 1 Stop
0.6 represents 2 Stops
0.9 represents 3 Stops

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To learn more about the 0.3 Full ND Filter or to purchase
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To learn more about the 0.6 Full ND Filter or to purchase
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To learn more about the 0.9 Full ND Filter or to purchase
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Additional Gear

Gitzo GT1541 Series 1 4-Section Mountaineer Carbon Fiber Tripod.

When Gitzo launched the Mountaineer tripods in 1994, they were the World’s first carbon fiber tripods. Ever since then they’ve set the standard for performance and quality. The main feature of GT1541 is the new 6X carbon fiber tube, made of a unique structure of 6 crossed layers that maximises rigidity, vibration absorption and lightweight performance.

X tube has a high density structure made of top quality ultra-thin carbon fibers (7µm or 0.007 mm). Built-in Anti Leg Rotation is now a feature of the whole carbon fiber range. Mountaineer tripods have been further improved with features and details that increase performance, versatility and quality. The smallest and lightest tripod in the Gitzo range, Series 00 offers surprisingly good rigidity. Ideal for spotting scopes, binoculars, compact cameras and DSLR with lenses up to 175mm.

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Gitzo G1780QR Magnesium Center Ball Head with Quick Release

Gitzo GH1780QR is the new generation of Gitzo center ball heads, engineered to be the perfect match to the tripods. These heads are designed to be an extremely balanced product, that not only guarantee a high max load, but that also maximize other key features, too often overlooked by the end users. These features include smoothness, minimized drift angle, lightweight, low gravity center, grater tilt angles, compactness, ergonomics and safety.

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