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The Gear List pt.1- Episode #13 Tuesday

Camera, Lighting, Photography, Video Mar 29

In this episode we go over some of the gear we use to make our images.

Hoodman Loupe Allows us to see our LCD during a shoot.
Canon 580EXii A great flash used on camera or off.
CF Card reader If you are still connecting through your camera’s USB, this will change your life.
Nikon SB 26 Flash
Gorillapod SLR Great for trips when you don’t want to carry a large tripod
Gaffer Tape Essential for EVERYTHING
Pocketwizard Plus II Fires your flashes off camera
Pocketwizard Flex TT5 Fires your flashes off camera
Portable Hard Drive Great for backing up images
Macbook Pro 15″ Great location computer
Giottos Ballhead connection from the Gorillapod to the camera
Sekonic L758DR A great tool for measuring light
Canon 70-200 2.8 ISII Great telephoto lens
Canon 16-35 2.8 Super wide angle lens, great for effects
Canon 24-105 4.0 IS Good standard lens, a little slower than the others
Canon 50 1.4 Awesome starter lens
Umbrella Stand Adapter Connects your light stand to a speedlight, and holds an umbrella
Gels Changes the color of your lights
Wacom Intuos 4 Pressure sensitive tablet

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http://www.facebook.com/cbellas Calvin Bellas

Yaay, you guys took my suggestion to put links to your gear! Love it
Trickman10s3

What was the name of the tablet you use for editing? I couldn’t find it in your link list, or rather I didn’t recognize it in your list of links. Great episode by the way.
Novak

Avery looks like tennis player Ana Ivanovic
Anonymous

Wacom Intuos 4 small
Jeremy

I’m getting addicted to these episodes!
http://Flickr.com/Greg83 Greg Sheehan

Wow, looks like im going to have to get a side job.
http://thatgirlblogs2011.com thatgirlblogs

the lens info is really helpful, looking forward to more posts on those — also basic DSLR instruction for going off-auto!
Trickman10s3

Thanks
Andrej Solic

Can`t wait for another episode, you`re amaizing
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=691565354 Anan Adnan

awesome episode cant wait for the next part .. i have a question if we plugged the camera to the computer do we need a software for that and do we need to have a memory cart in the camera at the same time ?!?
Adolf Villegas

Me So Envyyyyyyyyy……Me So Likey Big Shiny Umbrella at the Back…..HUHUHU!
Tommy Danger

So I bought a smaller gorilla pod last year and its fantastic for when I go on hikes by myself. I’ve wrapped it around trees, plants, nails, steering wheels!!! I LOVE IT. I even stuck it into a rock wall once and did the 10 second self timer so I could get a pic of me climbing!!! Great episode A team. Definitely got my Phlearn on.
Anonymous

Lightroom and Aperture will both work if you plug the camera into the computer
Anonymous

we love it too!! definitely worth saving up for that!
Anonymous

did you buy the pink one? lol, we saw some of the smaller ones at B&H in NYC while we were there. sooo helpful!
http://twitter.com/CalebSpillyards Caleb Spillyards

you guys should make a section where we can chat and get critiques from you guys, and others! like a mini forum!
Anonymous

Love the idea Caleb!
http://twitter.com/waseefakhtar Waseef Akhtar

Okay, I really wanted you ask you guys this for a while now but didn’t actually get a chance, and you just reminded of it. So here’s it, how about doing an episode of how to shoot tethered, connecting camera to a Mac, wired and/or wirelessly. Also there was an idea I had in my mind, how about Aaron zipping his lips and Avery doing a few episodes on Modeling tips or anything related to Modeling. You guys are really multi-talented and together make up a perfect couple!
Novak

When you shoot outdoors you’re using hoodman loupe.. so you shoot using live view? or just for preview?
Dan

Hey Aaron! The Intuos 4 tablet…do you use the small one or do you recommend a larger one? Also, I tried one out and couldn’t get past the difference between looking at my hand when I draw whereas when you use the tablet you’re looking at the screen. How long does it take to break this barrier?
Anonymous

Hey Dan, check out Episode #5, I think about one month in, it will become second nature
http://phlearn.com/2011/03/18/wacom-intuos-4-episode-5/
streubie

Been looking for a small, compact tripod (smaller than a light stand) to mount a strobe on– Gorilla pod looks great, thanks for the tip.

I hate that Hoodman’s are so necessary but cost $80- highway robbery.

I always plug my camera directly into the computer… I figured it was all USB, couldn’t be any different. Guess I need a card reader

You must own a 28-70 f/2.8, did he get left out?
Shuey6

So wait, if i get a Gorillapod, I need a connecting piece/ball head as well? I have a Canon 60D.
Anonymous

you don’t NEED one, but i really suggest having one, but having a ball head will allow you a lot more movement
Raheslop

Really liked the shoot through umbrella, I’ve never seen one like that before and was wandering who makes them.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_B6KATL4BH743A6LDZ6NMVTUJFA Andrea Christina

Aaaah gear!!!! *jealous*
I need more flashes… only have the Nikon SB 900 which is awesome but … well, I only have the one
Interesting episode!
http://www.facebook.com/elKanuco Daniel Mendes da Silva

What would you say about the canon 60D, it’s not a full frame but for a beginner like me I think it’s enough.
The biggest disadvantage with a 5D (if there is one) it’s the price of the body and lenses ( not all lenses are compatible or are they?)