In search for a camera bag that could be used to carry my camera, a few lenses, and a laptop – whilst being airline friendly, I researched several vendors and ended up selecting the ThinkTank Photo StreetWalker HardDrive backpack. Full details of this backpack can be found at ThinkTankPhoto’s website: HardDrive This compliments…
Category: Equipment
Photography equipment
GPS Geotagging photos
Geotagging – Just where was that photo taken? In the past I have manually geotagged my photos. This was done manually using Adobe Lightroom and clicking on a map where the photo was taken. GPS serial connection I then used the Nikon MC-35 GPS connector, in conjunction with an old Garmin eTrex, to provide a…
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR
Just added a new lens to the collection: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR This is a full frame (FX format) lens for both photo and video work.
Nikon D800
I upgraded my D-SLR to a Nikon D800. Previously I had been shooting with a Nikon D200, and had borrowed Nikon D300 and a Canon 5dMk2. Before I bought this camera, I had rented one from BorrowLens.com – I highly recommend their service when you want to try out some camera gear, or just…
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
I made the leap and invested in a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens. This is great for shooting air-to-air since it has a nice wide aperture.
Really Right Stuff
A recommendation from my father-in-law, I invested in a few of Really Right Stuff’s tripod mounts. These are ARCA-Swiss compatible mounts. B2 LLR II – 80mm clamp w/dual mount BMBD200-L – L-plate for D200 with grip
Kenyon Labs KS-6 Gyro
This is a great addition for shooting in unstable environments – for example from the back of a plane.
Nikon D200
Nikon D200. I bought this as an upgrade from my Nikon D70, which was my first D-SLR.
Nikon D70
The Nikon D70 was my first D-SLR. Some great information on the D70 can be found on Wikipedia’s website here.