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Over the past several years have amassed quite an arsenal of gear to pursue the art, science, and technology of photography.

Although one can be quite successful with a limited amount of gear (e.g., a good camera and lens is really all that's necessary), professionals and amateurs alike often eventually acquire a sizable collection.  Given the continuing evolution of digital photography, the ease with which one can acquire new gear with merely the click of a mouse, and the rapid introduction of new & better products, it's certainly easy to add more.

Below is a listing of my current array of gear.


Cameras, Lenses, Flash, & Filters

Cameras
  • Nikon D300 DSLR 12.3 MegaPixel 3" LCD
  • Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MegaPixel 2.5" LCD
Lenses
  • Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8 ED AF DX Fisheye
  • Nikkor 12-24mm f/4 IF-ED AF-S DX (77Ø)
  • Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX (72Ø)
  • Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR (77Ø)
  • Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D Micro AF (52Ø)
  • Nikkor TC-17E II AF-S AF I Teleconverter (1.7x)
Flash
Filters
  • Nikon Circular Polarizer II Slim (67Ø, 72Ø, & 77Ø)

Camera Accessories

Camera Calibration (Pre Capture)
  • ExpoDisc Neutral (77Ø)
Camera Remote Controls
  • Nikon ML-3 Modulite Remote Control Set
  • Nikon Remote Cord MC-30
Camera Straps
  • Domke Gripper Camera Strap 1.5", Swivel QR Black
  • Camdapter Top Grain ProStrap (Hand Strap) Black
  • UPstrap SLR QR (Quick Release)
Memory Cards & Batteries
  • Lexar Pro 300X UDMA Compact Flash 8GB
  • Sandisk Extreme III CompactFlash 2GB
  • Sandisk Ultra II CompactFlash 1GB
  • Sandisk CompactFlash 1GB
  • Nikon Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery #EN-EL3e
Misc
  • ShieldZone invisibleShield LCD Screen Protector (Nikon D300)

Support (Tripods, Monopods, Heads, & Accessories)

Tripod & Head
  • Gitzo G1258 Mountaineer Reporter 6X Rapid
  • Arca-Swiss B1 QR Ball Head
Monopod & Head
  • Gitzo G1568 Mountaineer Mk2 Reporter
  • Kirk Enterprises QR Clamp 2½"
QR Mounting Brackets, Plates, & Clamps
  • Kirk Enterprises BL-D300 (Nikon D300 "L" Bracket)
  • Kirk Enterprises LP-45 (Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8)
Bubble Level
  • Manfrotto 2-Axis Hot Shoe Double Bubble Level

Bags & Cases

Camera Bags
  • Think Tank Urban Disguise 40
  • Domke J-2
  • Tamrac Photo-Video 1 #5201
Backpacks
  • LowePro Mini Trekker AW
  • LowePro Micro Tekker 200
Tripod Case
  • Gitzo GE11P 30¼"
Memory Card & Cable Case
  • Think Tank Pixel Pocket Rocket
  • Hakuba Media Storage Wallet DMS-60
  • Think Tank Cable Management 10 (2)

Other Odds & Ends

Camera, Lens, & Media Cleaning
  • Giottos Rocket Air Blower(s)
  • Microfiber Cleaning Cloth(s)
  • Kinetronics StaticWisk Brush
  • PEC*PAD Photo Wipes
  • Formaula MC Lens Cleaner
  • Residual Oil Remover (ROR)
  • Kinetronics SpecGrabber Pro
  • Kodak Camel Hair Brush
  • Toothbrush
Cold Weather Gloves
  • LowePro Photographer's Gloves