My professional photography studio equipment

CAMERAS

This is a list of camera bodies with the last Canon’s update to the wildly popular full frame EOS 5D is here, and it’s better than ever. Learn more

LENSES

A list of all my “go-to” lenses. EF Lens. Having one of these is a must for any EOS camera system. From Wide-Angle, these lenses let you capture more by broadening the angle of view and increasing the depth of field bringing more area into focus to Telephoto, the longer focal lengths effectively compress the distance between the subject and camera to capture the details and the feeling of a far-off scene. Learn more

SUPPORT & HEAD

My professional photography studio equipment, Tripods, Monopod and panoramics head:
My tripod is the Manfrotto 055CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs. I like the weight of the carbon fiber tripod. Study set of lefs, a good height with 66.9" / 170 cm. Learn more

My monopod is the Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod, perfect for action shots. It held up my 5D with 70-200 much more securely.Well made, fully functional. Learn more

To build all my panoramics and virtual tours, I am using the Manfrotto 303SPH QTVR Spherical Panoramic Head Kit, designed for Quick Time Virtual Reality technology. Very sturdy and durable quality. Learn more my professional photography studio equipment

LIGHTING

While the Canon 5D MarkIV shoots some spectacular low-light images, I still need a lighting kit and my professional photography studio equipment are:
When I am traveling, I always bring with with my Canon Speedlite 580EX II, also have the Canon 430EX. I use the 580EX as Master and the Smith-Victor PG160S Wireless Mini Slave Flash as slave for portraits to replace studio lights. Learn more

I bought Elinchrom EL-Skyport Universal Radio Slave Set – Starter Kit to trig my 2 Canon speedlight, also I am thinking to invest into a Ranger Quadra A Pro Set very soon.

The best tool to add with your flash is Canon CP-E4 Compact Battery Pack, Speeds up flash recharge time to 1-2 seconds and increases the number of shots per battery set, learn more

For my architectural images and modeling photo shooting, I have bought recently my first strobes lights: Interfit EXD400 Softbox/Umbrella Kit, includes two 400 watt/second mono lights with reflectors, a 36" translucent umbrella, 24" square softbox, 8′ air cushioned light stands, power and sync cords. Easy to set up and not so heavy to carry, does a job for the affordable price.

Just got for models, the Lastolite Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox is designed to fit most manufacturers’ hot shoe, tilt-head flashes.

MEDIA & COMPUTING

I am "Mac" addict since 25 years. My main Apple at home is Apple 21.5" iMac Desktop Computer, I have also Apple 30" Cinema HD Display – 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor that I love, it’s plug to my Imac and it’s the perfect "weapons" for my editing. Learn more

Recently I have bought the last Apple 15.4" MacBook Pro Notebook Computer for my long trips, small, light and super fast, he is my second hand. Learn more

At home, for my back up, I have a "battery" of external hard drive, have 6 x LaCie 2TB d2 Quadra Hard Drive and recently buy the Western Digital 3TB My Book Essential External Desktop Hard Drive, so far I am happy with it, very cheap. Learn more

For my trips, I have 2 x Western Digital 1TB My Passport Essential SE Portable Hard Drive and 1 x LaCie 1TB Rugged Triple Interface Portable Hard Drive, I really my black Western Digital, super light, with this bus-powered drive, you can have up to 5Gb/s USB 3.0 speeds with complete backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Learn more

Finally, something you should get is the Wacom Intuos4 Wireless Digital Tablet, after many years to use a tradition one, this new one is perfect for left hand. It is ultra sensitive and flows over the surface. This way i have a pen and its drawing and more of a natural feel as you edit your photos! i would recommend this to everyone! Learn more

BAGS & CASES

With all the money I have put into in my professional photography studio equipment, you have to have an efficient and safe way to store and travel it. Whether its your camera, lenses, or just your c-stands – its important that every piece of gear get where its going in one piece and I found finally the best

For all my strobes lights, stands, cables and all my accessories, I have the Pelican 1650 Case with Foam is an unbreakable, watertight, airtight, dustproof, chemical resistant and corrosion proof hard case used to carry any kind of equipment that needs to be protected from the elements.And it’s true. Learn more

To carry all my professional photography studio equipment… the sister of my 1650 is Pelican 1514 Carry On 1510 Case with Dividers and I have bought also the Pelican 1519 Photographer’ Lid Organizer. Solid constructions and easy to carry around. I love how it is water tight in case you get caught in the rain. Plenty of room for my gear. Two DSLR bodies, 3 lenses and flash. Learn more

And finally to carry my Apple MacBook Pro, some of my hard drive, all the cables, my Ipod, I have the Lowepro Fastpack 350 Backpack, it is a lightweight, comfortable pack made to carry a digital SLR camera, lenses, flash, accessories and a laptop computer. Learn more