Camera Gear

While I'm not a full time professional photographer, but I do consider myself a semi-pro. Holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art degree from ASU and selling photos and artwork over the years makes that a true statement. Like most artists, I've always had a "real" job that prevents me from being a full time photographer. Fortunately, we needed some camera gear for our company images at www.litesyncinc.com, (my real job) and I'm was able to practice some photography with the company's camera gear.

After one click, I became addicted to the camera like I did the birds.

My primary camera was the Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1 MP SLR with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.-.6 Lens.

• 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
• Large 2.5-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 zoom lens
• New self-cleaning dust function, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
• DIGIC II Image Processor provides fast, accurate image processing; Picture Style settings for added creative control
• Stores images on Compact Flash (CF) memory cards; powered by battery pack NB-2LH
• Stores images on Compact Flash (CF) memory cards , powered by battery pack NB-2LH
• Large 2.5-inch LCD display , includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 zoom lens

 

This camera was a very good first dSLR body and it was just fine for practice with a Sigma 70mm-300mm zoom lens. 

The Sigma APO 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras is a telephoto zoom lens with tele-macro functionality

• Optimized for use with digital SLR cameras
• Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting
• Minimum focusing distance is 37.4 inches at all zoom settings
• Features 14 lens elements in 10 Groups
• High-performance lens ideal for portraits, sports photography, nature photography

But the lens finally gave out. So it was time for an upgrade! We ended up buying the Canon 7D.

• 18.0-megapixel CMOS Sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed
• Body only; lenses sold separately. Advanced HD movie mode with manual exposure control and selectable frame rates
• Intelligent Viewfinder with 100 percent field of view; 19-point, all cross-type AF system equipped with dual diagonal cross-type sensors
• Capture images to CF Card Type I and II, UDMA-compliant CF cards (not included)
• What's in the box: EOS 7D Digital SLR Body, Eyecup Eg, Wide Neck Strap EW-EOS7D, Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST,USB Interface Cable IFC-200U,Battery Pack LP-E6, Battery Charger LC-E6, EOS Digital Solution Disk, Great Photography is Easy" Booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet,Software Instruction Manual and 1-Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty

And...with such a nice body it only made sense to get the L glass!

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Autofocus Lens