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!
Hey, I’m selling my AB800, large foldable softbox and heavy duty stand. It’s in great condition (used less than 10times), it’s just I’m more of a natural light photographer and lights weren’t my thing (nice to find out after I buy, right?! haha). Let me know if you’re interested. I’ve posted it on other forums but would rather sell it locally and, even better to a couple friends 🙂
Girl, I know you guys have nothing but the best! 😀
and more to come * thumbs up
Wow! Love the gear man