Cameras
Well, there should be no surprise here. As a Canon shooter, this means my gear is based around the Canon line-up of bodies. My main camera is the Canon EOS 40D. Prior to this, I used a Canon XT as my main camera body. The EOS line is something that I have come to know quite well, so if I do upgrade I will likely stay within the same lineup of gear.
For my “take-everywhere” camera, I have been “borrowing” a P&S camera from my wife for the past 9 months – the Powershot A590IS. At some point I will have to give it back to her, and when that happens, it will likely force my hand at which point I’ll probably get the latest in the G series. The G 9 has received some excellent accolades, and the replacement, the G10 was also well-received for the most part. The current iteration, G11, also promises to be a good buy if I ever need to take the plunge.
For those interested in engaging in debates such as “Canon this versus Nikon that vs Pentax other thing” I am simply going to say that while it is important to know your gear if you want to consistently get good shots, the source of your gear preferences doesn’t matter a whole lot anymore. When looking at the gear of today versus the gear of 20 years ago, we have some of the most amazing equipment that money can buy. So, remember, while the gear can help, ultimately, it’s about who’s behind the camera, not what’s in front of the photographer…
Canon 40D
Canon A590 IS
