I’ve been using Sony/ Minolta Camera bodies and lenses since 2008. This is a list of my current gear:
Starting with my current DSLR, the Sony 16mp A580:
A really nifty weatherproof neoprene protector for my camera/ lens. My field lens combo of Sigma 15mm, Sony 16-80mm and Minolta 135mm all fit in this case when mounted on the A580. Bought it at B&H photo.
My main point and shoot that has been faithful to me for the past 3 years, the Canon G9:
The tripod that holds up my Camera, the Gitzo 1541T carbon-fibre and Gitzo series 1 ballhead. Lightweight and very compact it’s the perfect rig for stashing on the side of my backpack.
And now for lenses starting at the widest angle:
The Sigma 15mm F2.8 diagonal fisheye. Lightweight and compact, it’s easy to take with me on all kinds of hikes. Very sharp and makes a great wide-angle landscape lens.
The Sony/ Zeiss 16-80mm F3.5-4.5. My main lens that takes some 90% of my photos. Great lens.
The Sigma 24mm F2.8. Got this one cheap on Ebay and is actually called a macro lens. It is nice for close-ups with lots of DOF and also a nice landscape lens. I don’t use this one very much anymore.
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM lens. Oh the silent AF and smooooth bokeh! I don’t backpack much with it due to it’s size and weight but it is a sweet sweet lens.
Minolta 100mm F2.8. A really nice macro lens, great for flower shots or anything else you want to get up close and personal with.
The Minolta 135mm F2.8. I got this lens as a compact/ lightweight short tele lens for dayhikes and backpacking. Weighs less than a pound and is super sharp.
For my lenses when out in the field I use Lowepro padded lens cases which can be secured on the hipbelt of my packs. In addition to the velco secure straps on the lens cases I also use an aluminum carabiner to make sure my lens and case doesn’t disappear.
For filters my main CP filter is a 62mm Hoya HD which is resistant to scratches and performs very well. I also have a few B+W 62mm UV filters that I use either on the 16-80 or the 70-300 if there is risk of water or other debris getting on the front element.
For macro work I also have a couple of 12″ light disks (silver white and gold) to help illuminate my subjects. I try to use natural light whenever possible.
I also have a bunch of other stuff like Cokin filters etc but the above list is what I use for 99% of my photoshoots.
For software I use:
-Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3x for most of my workflow as it is simply and amazing piece of software.
-Corel Paintshop Pro 12 for additional image editing.
-Autopano Pro and Arcsoft Panomaker 5 for panoramic stitching.
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