Cameras and lenses receive the glory for producing photographs while the rest of the support equipment stay in the sidelines.  Here we give our equipment a chance to be the center of attention.  One thing I have found true over time is that all gear is not created equal.  Light meters operate in different ways depending on the type of photography.  Camera bags good for a street walk might not be up to a week long travel opportunity.  Hence, like backpacking, we try lots of different gear until we get to know the gear and it becomes second nature to pick for a specific outing.

Here is gear I have owned or still own and use.  As I compile more information about this gear, I’ll link it here.

Camera Bags

  • Billingham Hadley Pro Shoulder Bag, Sage FiberNyte and Leather
  • Billingham Combination M Bag – Khaki
  • Thinktank Retrospect 7, stone
  • Billingham Stowaway Compact Shoulder Bag

Light Meters

  • Sekonic L-758DR (with spot meter)
  • Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III
  • Sekonic L-208 Twin Mate
  • Sekonic L-308s
  • Gossen Starlite 2 (with spot meter and zone metering)

Tripods / Monopods

  • Manfrotto 190X Pro Alluminum Tripod
  • Manfrotto 294 Carbon Monopod 4-Section
  • Leica Table Top Tripod

Lens Filters

  • B+W Filters – Color, Neutral Density and UV filters, Slim and Pro, all multi-coated
  • Heliopan multi-coated color filters and polarizers

Leica Accessories

  • Leica Table Top Tripod
  • Leica Small Ball Head (chrome, old style)
  • Leica Bal Head 24
  • Leica SF 24D Flash
  • Leica Brightline Finder M-24 Silver
  • Leica Diopter Correction Lens M, -2.0
  • Leica VF Magnifier 1.25x
  • Leica Motorwinder M
  • Leica M Multi-Function Handgrip
  • Leica Lens Cleaning Cloths

Other Gear

  • Artist & Artisan ACAM E25R Easy Adjust Strap, Black
  • Artist & Artisan ACAM 411 Neoprene Lens Pouch
  • Artist & Artisan ACAM 413 Neoprene Body Pouch
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