Comments on: The Equipment I Use

By: Morgan

Morgan — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:58:03 +0000

Thanks for such sensible and practical tips, Andrew! I highly appreciate it. I’m feeling my way through the photography world. Experience is the best teacher. My mistakes have proven to be great lessons which I have learned a lot from.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:45:42 +0000

Thank you so much for the information! I would have been one of those people bothering you! I am excited to try the exercise!

By: DiscerningPhotog

DiscerningPhotog — Wed, 11 May 2011 09:02:17 +0000

Since I wrote this post, I’ve started shooting a good bit of video with a Canon EOS Mark IV. If you bling it up with a external mic you can get decent results, and the cinematic nature of the lens perspectives you can achieve is fantastic. Shortcomings are still the audio and lack of decent zooming options, although if you want to spend enough money you can buy some expensive accessories to help with that.

By: Aarontpz

Aarontpz — Tue, 10 May 2011 23:52:56 +0000

Would you say that a video cameras completely necessary? Because in today’s day and age, most DSLR’s come equipped with a video taking feature? What’s your take on that (might need to get money to pay for the video camera if so…damn…I hope my tire rebate goes through)

By: Rapid Prototyping Services

Rapid Prototyping Services — Sat, 07 May 2011 09:19:52 +0000

I agree that what’s between the ears is the most important gear in photography. And also in any craft talent and intelligence is the primary tool. Excellent reminder.

By: Realtor in Honolulu

Realtor in Honolulu — Sat, 07 May 2011 09:14:31 +0000

Anyway it is still the talent that captures great photos. Talent combined with the latest technology and proper

training results in masterpieces. Nice tips you got there. Thanks.

By: DiscerningPhotog

DiscerningPhotog — Thu, 05 May 2011 11:41:02 +0000

Thanks for the kind words, Paul.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 05 May 2011 01:21:37 +0000

Having stumbled across your site, I have to confess your photos and writings have inspired me to get out there and to start enjoying the hobby that I have neglected for some time.

I seem to have fallen into the trap of buying all the latest gear, but somehow in the process have forgotten to put it to good use.

Keep up the inspirational work!

By: stephen

stephen — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:34:11 +0000

For on camera lighting I use a couple of Canon 580 EX II flashes. They take some getting used to but do work. Yes, Nikon does seem to have a better flash system. So if on camera flash is a main part of your work, I would suggest looking into a Nikon system. Since it’s not for me, I’m a Canon guy.

By: neys

neys — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:04:29 +0000

As you pointed out its what’s between the ears and the ability to compose that makes pictures stand out amongst the mediocrity that abounds these days under the auspices of HDR and Photoshop. Great exercise! Thanks for the tip.