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Hedging My Digital Bet - Current Rig
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Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Canon EOS 20D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $849.99 / Used from: $400.00
Practically the cheapest part of the rig. Since my lens selection is first quality it will be easy to step up megapixels later and use this body as a backup. In the meantime, it works fine!
Canon BGE2 Battery Grip for the EOS 20D and EOS 30D Digital SLR CamerasCanon BGE2 Battery Grip for the EOS 20D and EOS 30D Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $216.43 / Used from: $113.95
Makes my rig look and perform like a MONSTER TRUCK!
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L USM Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 24mm f/1.4L USM Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,151.25 / Used from: $980.00
My main lens. L glass. 1.4 max aperture. This will transition nicely to more megapixels when the body price comes down.
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,529.95 / Used from: $1,300.00
I generally prefer the quality of prime lenses, but L glass IS is an exception when variable range is REALLY important! This will transition nicely to more megapixels when the body price comes down.
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $589.95
Wish it was L glass. This practically lives on my camera in the field.
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $319.95 / Used from: $299.99
A staple. Wish it was L glass. This will transition nicely to more megapixels when the body price comes down.
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Another staple. L glass. This will transition nicely to more megapixels when the body price comes down.
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM Wide Angle LensCanon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM Wide Angle Lens
Buy used from: $1,499.00
Wide wide wide. L glass. This will transition nicely to more megapixels when the body price comes down.
Canon EF 180mm f3.5L Macro USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 180mm f3.5L Macro USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,279.95 / Used from: $1,145.00
Macro L glass. This will transition nicely to more megapixels when the body price comes down.
Canon MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite Flash for 5D, 1DS, 20D, G3, G5, G6, Pro 1 & Rebel XT/XTiCanon MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite Flash for 5D, 1DS, 20D, G3, G5, G6, Pro 1 & Rebel XT/XTi
Buy new: $599.00 / Used from: $599.00
If you're gonna go speelunking, you'd better think like a miner.
Canon Speedlite 580EX Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series, and EOS SLR Digital CamerasCanon Speedlite 580EX Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series, and EOS SLR Digital Cameras
Buy used from: $319.00
It all comes down to light, darkness and synchronization.
Lexar Media CFB4GB-80-380 4 GB Professional Series 80X CompactFlash CardLexar Media CFB4GB-80-380 4 GB Professional Series 80X CompactFlash Card
Think of it this way, it's a better investment than film.
Canon TC80N3 Timer Remote Control for EOS D30, D60, D10, 1D, 1V & 20D SLR CamerasCanon TC80N3 Timer Remote Control for EOS D30, D60, D10, 1D, 1V & 20D SLR Cameras
Buy new: $135.90
When it is best to leave well enough alone.
Canon ACK-E2 AC Adapter for EOS 5D, 10D, 20D, D60, D30 & Digital Rebel CamerasCanon ACK-E2 AC Adapter for EOS 5D, 10D, 20D, D60, D30 & Digital Rebel Cameras
Buy new: $56.92 / Used from: $49.99
On principle.
Tiffen 72mm Photo Essentials Filter KitTiffen 72mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit
Buy new: $87.46
Because because because because because
Canon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and CamcordersCanon BP511A 1390mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and Camcorders
Buy new: $40.67 / Used from: $18.79
Should go without saying, but here it is.
SmartDisk Flash Trax FTX80 80 GB MP3 Player and CF RecorderSmartDisk Flash Trax FTX80 80 GB MP3 Player and CF Recorder
Like an insurance policy.
Lexar Media FIREWIRE COMPACTFLASH READER ( RW019-001 ) (Retail Package)Lexar Media FIREWIRE COMPACTFLASH READER ( RW019-001 ) (Retail Package)
Fast and easy.
Lowepro Street and Field Specialist 85 AW - Shoulder bag for camera - ballistic nylon, TXP ripstop - blackLowepro Street and Field Specialist 85 AW - Shoulder bag for camera - ballistic nylon, TXP ripstop - black
For in the field. Also got their waterproof pack for deeper in the field.
Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)
Buy new: $124.90
Closest thing to a joystick for the camera. Fits the netotec Pro.
Manfrotto 458B Neotec Pro Photo Tripod (Black)Manfrotto 458B Neotec Pro Photo Tripod (Black)
Buy new: $365.00 / Used from: $299.00
No levers, relatively light, high capacity and it goes OH SO LOW! Most tripods can't do ground level. Plus 18" of waterproofed legs for in water stands.
Lowepro DryZone 100 Backpack, Waterproof Camera Bag, Gray / Black.Lowepro DryZone 100 Backpack, Waterproof Camera Bag, Gray / Black.
Buy new: $249.95
For deep in the field.
Bogen  3231 Professional Monopod with Deatchable LegsBogen 3231 Professional Monopod with Deatchable Legs
Buy new: $96.77
Fit for an assassin.
Adobe Creative Suite Premium 1.3 (Mac) [Old Version]Adobe Creative Suite Premium 1.3 (Mac) [Old Version]
Ahem. Why accept limits?
Apple PowerBook Laptop 17" M9689LL/A (1.67 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)Apple PowerBook Laptop 17" M9689LL/A (1.67 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)
Buy used from: $1,699.99
I'm switching! Trying to hold out for the G5 powerbook, but may not be able to. Got to keep myself distracted collecting images for a couple of months and see what is available then. Mac it is.