Cameras
Sony A57
Sony A57 with 50mm 1.7 |
Sony A99
The Beast: Sony A99 |
Glass
Sony 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 Zoom
*Derp* |
Minolta 50mm 1.7 Prime AKA "Nifty Fifty"
This is a super-cheap lens that I got used for about 45 dollars. It remains my only really "fast" piece of glass, and I love it to death. It has the famous Minolta colors, and soft, creamy bokeh. I feel that my copy is a little soft, though. (That bit you see on the end of it is a 49 to 55mm step-up ring, so I can use all my normal filters.)
Minolta 28-85mm 3.5-4.5
This lens might qualify as one of the heaviest objects on earth. it nearly doubles the weight of the camera, which is slightly insane, given that it is only twice the size of the 50mm. I have sort of a love/hate relationship with this lens. It has a useful range (I use it for all of my macro work), but I wish it was faster. Oh, and DAMN is it heavy!!!Minolta 70-210mm f/4 "The Beercan"
Sorry I don't have a studio picture of the lens, I'll try and get one. You can see in the above picture that I have a tulip-hood mounted on it, but I've since replaced it with the proper factory hood. This is a heavy lens, and fulfills my need at the telephoto end. It is a proper telephoto, with an internal zoom and a constant f/4 aperture at the wide end. it's quite sharp through the entire range, and the only thing I really miss with it is a tripod mounting collar, which would make much more sense than using the camera's tripod mount.
Odds and Ends
Metz 44 AF-1 Speedlight
This is my only speedlight, and it is pretty darn good. Full TTL, as well as the ability to trigger/be triggered by other flashes. The UI is insanely simple, which can lead to some confusion when the flash is set to manual mode. When deciding between this and the Sony, this was reviewed as being much more reliable.
Eye-Fi 8gb SD Card
When paired with the Kindle Fire HD, this card allows me to use my tablet as a larger screen to view my work in the field, this is priceless, as it allows me to check critical focus.Cowboy Studio Flash Trigger
I ordered these when I got my flash. They're cheap and highly effective. I love them to death.Ultra-Pod and Variable Neutral Density Filter
For all those times that I can't be bothered to bring a tripod, this Ultra-Pod always finds a place in my backpack. It supports about 7 pounds, which will suit the A99 with a 50mm just fine. The VND filter also generally accompanies me on my adventures. I used it to take the photo below:
Long exposure captured with A57 using the Ultra-Pod and VND filter. |
Conclusion
Well, that's the bulk of my shooting equipment. If you'd like to see how they perform, check out my Flicker page: Zach's Flickr
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