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Nate-Zeman — The Essentials
Published: 2008-03-28 01:25:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 6041; Favourites: 77; Downloads: 79
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I get questions all the time about what kind of equipment I use. This isn't quite all my gear but what consider my essentials to always have on any trip. (minus my Canon 5d body and Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens that I used to take this)Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Manfrotto Mag Fiber Tripod
Manfrotto 680 Monopod
2 Canon 580 Ex Speedlites
Canon Cable Shutter Release
Singh-Ray ND-3G-SS
Singh-Ray ND-2G-SS
Singh-Ray ND-3G-HS
Singh-Ray ND-2G-HS
Cokin "P" Filter Holder
The only thing i really need is a bigger telephoto. the 300 on a full frame sensor doesn't give you as much reach as youd think. I'll be getting a bigger one once i can save up a small fortune.
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Why don't you use a teleconverter? Because the f2.8 will be f4?
Nice collection btw.
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Oops sorry I wanted to click the "Download" button but I accidentally clicked the "Request Print" button...
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Holy $#%&. I think I just came. Lol. Kidding. I'm jealous.
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Stunning toys Nate. If anyone should have a wicked LONG range shooter, ITS YOU!
I hope life finds way to yield this artist the power of a long range CANON Glass!!
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You don't even know how jealous I am of all your kit
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I wish I had the money to splurge on such marvelous equipment. IS is a luxury I would kill to have! Perhaps one day . . .
By the way, when it comes to lenses (mainly for wildlife photography), do you prefer using fixed or telephoto?
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I'm new to Deviant. I would like to know how you get the copyright to appear on your shots? I would like to do the same before I load any.
And the details about the shot (file size & all), how do you add that?
I hope you don't mind me picking your brain on this. Thanks!!
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what beautiful Canon and L gear!!!! I just want to hug them....
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A list that seems to be a dream of a photographer.
How do you use your p holder?
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Very nice gear, sir.
I am a proud owner of the EF f/2.8 70-200mm L (without IS), and I simply love that lens. So in your opinion, is the IS noticable on yours? I mean, at first I thought about getting the IS version, but I didn't think shelling out another USD 400 or so for it is just too pricey.
Also, I am about to get the EF f/4 17-40mm L within the next couple weeks. It has been a long time coming, and I've been wanting to get it for over a year. I've been stuck with the terrible EF-S f/4-5.6 IS 17-85mm for the longest time...
Now I am just hoping Canon would eventually release a new full frame body (the rumored 5D MkII or 7D) this summer.
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hey, you have exactly the same line up as me !
70-200 2.8 L
17-40 f4L
24-105 f4L
50D here with a 5D mark II on order
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Nice... sadly at this moment I just don't have the cash for the 5D Mk-II, and I don't want to use my card for it, you know? So maybe I will wait a little while (usually prices drop after a few months) before I buy it. One thing is for sure, the 5D Mk-II is a such buy for me, and I will own it sooner or later! Ha!
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i couldnt ive without the IS but im spoiled haha. the 17-40 is a great lens youll love it
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Thanks, and I am so looking forward in getting it (too busy to head down to the shop these days).
I should've gotten it 3 years ago, but I didn't know any better back then (was still pretty new to photography at that time); and I ended up getting that crappy EF-S... oh well... 
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ive made mistakes with purchases myself. and ive finally learned that its worth spending more.. especially when it comes to lenses
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You are absolutely correct on this one, and I swear I will never go cheap on lenses again.
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What are your thoughts on the 70-200 2.8L and the 70-200 2.8L IS? Worth it to spend the extra money?
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Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye might just be the coolest!
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i'd burn that lens if it meant owning the 14 mm prime, though
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Dude!! tgats gold!!! i have less lenses but.. damn... *steals*
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nice kit man. Why dont you get a 1.4 tele extender? thats a cheap way to get a little extra reach and I hardly notice any image degradation when using it with my 200 1.8L (280mm at 2.5 is niiiiccce 
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i actually just got one. tested it out a bit today, seems to be working pretty nicely
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Gotta love those juicy singh ray's. I cant go with anything less.
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i agree that image qualit is quite horrible while using a 2x (or x1.4) extender...
But is the 300mm long enough for wild animals shooting ? didn't you think about a bigger focal ?
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yeah of course it thought about it, but i only have so much money.. takes a while to get everything i need and im not quite there yet. the 300 works for most wild animal shots usually with birds though i could use some more
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same here...
Due to heavy prices of supertele lenses, i use 300mm f2.8 and sometimes a 1.4x converter...
Maybe someday i'll save some money for the 500 AFS... maybe
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Whooooaaaaaa O u O
Thats some pretty awesome stuff!
I only have a stupid digital camera
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are you here to show your equipment? oh boy...
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impressive. and here is me being proud of my second hand canon 300D...
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What amazes me more than the gear, is that you know how to use all that. How long did that take to master all this equipment??
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300/2.8 handheld eh? that's what i'm planning... i'll have it when i get my tax return late july
then i'll have no excuse not to get out and shoot...
do u leave the tripod collar on it when u handhold the 300? i find it makes it easier to handhold my 70-200/2.8 with it on..
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yeah i pretty much always leave it on. also it gives you a handle when youre carrying it around. good luck on getting one!
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Just a 2x extender will give you what you want................
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i had one for about a week. had to get rid of it because the image quality was terrible. atleast for me but im a bit picky
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I'm surprised. I have seen many exceptional images taken with 1 or even 2 extenders added. Most of the pro wildlife photographers think nothing of using them with fast glass.........
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yeah most of the time you'll see them using the 1.4x it has much less quality loss than the 2x does. i plan on getting one of those soon
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Dang, man. You've got a lot of nice glass there. The 2.8s are droolworthy. 
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haha, more stuff than i deserve
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i wish i had more lenses and a tri-pod for my camera
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I have almost the same tri-pod.
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