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My current photographic kit
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Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $1,999.95 / Used from: $1,250.00
If you are used to full-frame, this is the digital SLR camera for you. I learned to shoot on an early-body EOS so returning to full-frame has done a lot for me creatively.
Canon BG-E4 Battery Grip for EOS 5D Digital SLR CameraCanon BG-E4 Battery Grip for EOS 5D Digital SLR Camera
Buy new: $193.00 / Used from: $165.00
Essential if you like hand-held portrait photography. The extra buttons on the grip are great.
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,084.29 / Used from: $1,040.00
My main lens. I keep this glass on my camera 75% of the time, unless I need to get closer to my subject
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: $1,534.00 / Used from: $1,200.00
My telephoto lens. Good for moderate stalking (of Herons and Ducks, not people)
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
Necessary with the 5D since it's a prism-based camera. (no in-built flash)
Lowepro Nature Trekker AW II Camera Backpack (Black)Lowepro Nature Trekker AW II Camera Backpack (Black)
Buy new: $229.95 / Used from: $160.00
An essential trail pack. carries all of my equipment for photography afield.
Kenko Teleplus PRO 300 "DG" AF 2x Teleconverter for Canon EOSKenko Teleplus PRO 300 "DG" AF 2x Teleconverter for Canon EOS
Buy new: $210.65 / Used from: $180.00
How I take my macro shots with 70-200mm. Good for birds too.
Canon 500D 77mm Close Up LensCanon 500D 77mm Close Up Lens
Buy new: $150.55
Essential for macro shooting on a telephoto.