Update: 2010-01-27
A couple of people have asked us about our gear and what we carry. We are Canon shooters! The ease of shooting, the buttons and functions, Canon just works
Below is a quick list of what tools we use and sport on our portrait sessions:
Camera Gear:
3 – Canon EOS 5D Mark II Full-Frame Cameras (our main cameras, and secondary camera)
1 – Canon EOS 40D 1.6x Camera (secondary camera)
(why 4 cameras? you always need to have a backup; and a backup for the backup!)
Lights and Radios:
4 – Pocket Wizard Plus II’s (awesome wireless remotes!)
1 – Set of Pocket Wizard FlexTT5′s and a MiniTT1
2 – Canon 580 EX II Flashes (our main lights!)
2 – Canon 540 EZ Flashes (used for light shaping w/ the PW’s)
1 – Canon 430 EX Flash (secondary, backup, light shaping)
2 – 580EXII / 540EZ external battery packs
1 – Alien Bees Ring Flash (ABR800) + 56″ moon unit + Vagabond II Battery Pack
A bunch of light modifiers: snoots, tails, reflectors, umbrellas, paper..
Lenses:
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF-S 10-22mm USM (ultra-wide scenic lenses)
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (all around workhorse, mar’s fav!)
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM (all around walkaround lense, great in low light)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (telephoto zoom – edmond’s fav!)
Misc:
Bunch of CF Cards
10+ Sets of MAHA Imedion Ultra Low Discharge NIMH Batteries (awesome set! charge, store, and use!)
A pair of Storm iM2500 Hard Cases (best all-weather protection, BUT they are heavy :-p )
On-Location 8′ x 8′ backgrounds, stands, monopods
Soon to have/wants:
A few prime lenses (100mm f/2.8L Macro, 85mm f/1.2L, 135mm f/2.0L), more Pocket Wizards
Have any questions? Leave us a comment! That’s our gear so far… and more to come!