The PJ Candy Store (equipment)

Cameras, Lenses, Video, Lighting, Supports, Portability, Accessories (for cameras), Batteries & adapters, Underwater/Rain, Safety gear, Transmit/edit/storage, Software, Reporter electronics, Office supplies, Darkroom, Art Supplies, Scanners, Presentation, Books, Miscellaneous, Under $20

The following is a list of everything I own, want, approve or otherwise endorse. Each item has been hand-selected for its value and quality for professional photojournalists (PJs). Please purchase these items from the Amazon links provided to help provide new content for this site. Please e-mail your product suggestions or complaints for consideration.

For folks new to this site, please read "Welcome to PhotoJournalism" to understand more about this blog.

The PJ Candy Store was designed for easy navigation. Each item listed is separately targeted to allow side-by-side comparisons. However, all items can be added to your personal Amazon Shopping Cart from any window (it's based on your IP address).

Pertinent posts from this blog are linked throughout the store to make your shopping experience more rewarding. These posts often explain how to select the best item for different PJs' needs or how to use the equipment listed.

As mentioned above, I get a tiny portion of any sales. However, this doesn't increase the Amazon price. You still get their low price, but you help keep this blog going. Additionally, I get credit for anything you buy at Amazon - whether listed or not - as long as you go from this blog to their site. So, if you need something not listed in the PJ Candy Store store, please click any of the links provided to shop their full line of products.

Thanks and please enjoy your visit,

Cameras

Nikon - Canon
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Pro PJs typically carry two pro digital (dit) camera bodies. Dits reduce the overall cost of making images while accellorating the delivery of images from remote locations. Some pro shooters still use film camera bodies, but it's becoming rare. They often have a "pro-sumer" digital body as a back-up and/or for freelance gigs.

Although there are many brands, we only suggest Nikon and Canon. These two camera systems support the pros with long glass and specialty items we use. Consequently, most newspapers only offer pool equipment for one or both of these camera systems (varies from newspaper to newspaper as to which is the brand of choice).

Nikon SLR (Single Lens Reflex) cameras

Digital - Film
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Nikon Digital SLR

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Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
This is currently the top Nikon digital PJ body. It balances speed and megapixels.
12.1 Mp pro digital camera features 9 frames-per-second at full FX resolution. Holds two CF cards. Features 51-point AF with 3D focus tracking and scene recognition. Compensation adjustments allow for ISO equivalences of 100 to 25,600 ISO.
Nikon has changed to CMOS sensor and expanded it to nearly full frame. For wide-angle shooters, this is means your 15mm is nearly 15mm. This also means 200mm is 200 instead of 300mm and the 400 is no longer a 600mm.
The camera is reported to record faster and is quieter than previous pro DSLRs.
Nikon D2XS12.4MP pro digital SLR camera (body only)
This is currently the top Nikon digital body. It features the most megapixels (12.4).
Nikon D2HS 4.1MP pro digital SLR camera (body only)
Nikon D1H 2.66MP pro digital SLR camera (body only)
This is my favorite Nikon digital PJ body. It provides speed and adequate megapixels (2.66 - not enough for magazine or most commercial work) while maintaining out-of-the-camera sharpness and high-speed light synch.
Nikon D300 DX 12.3 MP digital SLR camera body
This is the pro-sumer vesion of the new Nikon D3 pro camera. It incorporates many of the new technologies of its big brother - particularly focus and exposure controls.
Nikon D200 10.2 digital SLR camera (body only)
This is a "pro-sumer" version of the D2X. It provides enough megapixels for magazine work with some trade offs from the pro series bodies.

Please also see Nikon Lenses, Lighting and Accessories.

Nikon 35mm film cameras

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Nikon F5 pro 35mm camera body
This is a pro workhorse for film shooters.
NIKON F6 SLR 35mm Film Camera Body
Probably the final pro film body.
Nikon F100 35mm camera body
This is the top "pro-sumer" body for film shooters. Seriously consider the power pack listed below.
Nikon FM2 pro 35mm camera body
If there's a nuclear explosion (EMP), this film camera still works (I'm serious). It's the best back-up camera in hostile terrains.
Nikon Nikonos V Underwater 35mm Camera Body UW NEW

Please also see Nikon Lenses, Lighting and Accessories.

Canon SLR (Single Lens Reflex) cameras

Digital - Film
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Canon digital

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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
21.1MP digital SLR camera (body only)
Camera features 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 3-inch LCD display with Live View and seven brightness settings, 5 fps at shutter speeds 1/500 second or faster (for bursts of up to 45 Large/Fine JPEGs or 15 RAW images), sRAW mode; 35-zone metering system; 45-point AF; integrated self-cleaning sensor unit and two card slots.
Canon EOS 1D Mark III 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (body only)
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 16.7MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Canon EOS-1D Mark II-N 8MP pro digital camera SLR body
Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP digital SLR camera (body only)

Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP digital SLR camera (black body only). This is a "pro-sumer" model.
Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP digital SLR camera (body only)
Canon EOS D60 6MP digital camera

Please also see Canon Lenses, Lighting and Accessories.

Canon 35mm film cameras

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Canon EOS-1V pro 35mm SLR camera (body only)
Canon EOS-3 35mm SLR camera (body only)

Please also see Canon Lenses, Lighting and Accessories.

Lenses

Nikon:   Zoom - Prime - Other lenses
Canon:   Zoom - Prime - Other lenses
Special use lenses (other brands)
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Camera lenses are often the most expensive pieces of equipment a photographer owns. It's critical to get the highest quality optical equipment to produce the best images. Because of this, we only recommend lenses made by the actual camera manufacturer.

To learn more, please read, "Quality is all in the lens."

Nikon zoom lenses

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Nikkor 17~55 f/2.8, AF-S, ED-IF, DX zoom
The essential PJ lens.
Nikkor 70~200 f/2.8, ED-IF, DX, AF-S zoom
The other essential PJ lens.
Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens G ED-IF AF-S VR for Nikon digital SLR cameras
This is similar to the lens above, but has all the newest technology (and price tag).
Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D zoom lens ED-IF AF-S for Nikon digital SLR cameras
This is a "normal range" zoom. It's the middle lens for old PJ rigs. It's not necessary with newer PJ rigs (there's only 5mm missing in range).
This is a specialty lens to non-pros. Pro PJs need a macro.
Nikkor 12-24mm f/4 zoom lens G ED IF AF DX
This lens replicates the ultra-wide views older PJs got with film. The slow speed allows a higher max aperture (greater depth of field) but the angle allows hand-held speeds as slow as 1/25th.

Nikkor Telephoto 200~400mm f/4.0 G AF-S ED-IF VR zoom lens
The most versatile lens for wildlife photography. Great for daylight sports. A challenge for night sports, but it could work because of VR function.
Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens G ED-IF AF-S VR DX
This is a "pro-sumer" lens to cover the entire range needed with one lens while losing speed and gaining weight.


Nikon prime lenses

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Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor AI-S manual focus lens for Nikon digital SLR cameras
Old school and inexpensive.
Nikkor 50mm AF f/1.8 D
Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens G ED AF DX
Used to make interiors look bigger or to see if your shoes are tied.
Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Roughly a "normal" lens on a dit.
Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 lens D AF for Nikon digital SLR cameras
This is a fast portrait lens for mostly low-light studio work.
Nikkor 135mm f/2.0 lens D AF DC- for Nikon digital SLR cameras
Fast and light with enough reach for "event" photographers (public relations).
Nikon 300mm f/2.8 AF-S ED lens
Welcome to the pro world.
Nikkor 300 mm f/2.8 telephoto lens G ED-IF AF-S VR for Nikon F mounts
Welcome to the expensive pro world. The VR is about $1,500 more than the non-VR version. Unless shooting from the air is common or money is no object, save the money and get a monopod and a camera body.

Other Nikon lenses

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Nikon TC-20E II (2.0x) teleconverter AF-S for Nikon digital SLR cameras
Although it's a dependent lens, one should be in each shooter's bag. It costs two stops of light, but it's small and a great addition if only for daylight use.
Nikon TC-14E II (1.4x) teleconverter AF-S for Nikon digital SLR cameras
This dependent lens is preferred by sports shooters because only one stop of light is lost.

Nikon 28mm f/3.5 PC-Nikkor manual focus lens for Nikon Digital SLR
This is a specialty lens for PJs. It's the prime lens of architectural photographers.

Micro / Macro

These are specialty lenses to non-pros. Pro PJs need a macro lens. For whatever reason, Nikon calls their macro lenses "micro" lenses. I suppose it's in keeping with the study of macro culture (everything) vs. micro culture (parts of one thing).

Nikkor 2160 105mm f/2.8 Micro Lens G ED-IF AF-S VR
Ideal portrait lens doubles as a micro. Fast and small enough to be a "go to" lens.
Nikkor 70~180 f/4.5-5.6, ED, micro IMP AF-D zoom
Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 macro zoom lens ED AF
Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro Nikkor Lens for Nikon digital SLR
This lens is Nikon's most compact micro lens and features the Close-Range Correction (CRC) system.
Nikon PK 13 - Extension tube
This tube allows closer focusing of non-macro lenses. I've used it on a 400mm before with outstanding results.

Canon zoom lenses

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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM telephoto zoom lens for Canon SLR cameras
EOS EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM zoom lens
This is a "pro-sumer" solution for folks who only want to carry one (heavy) lens for everything.
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRs

Canon prime lenses

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens medium telephoto lens for Canon SLR cameras (most affordable)
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM medium telephoto lens for Canon SLR cameras. Useful in extremely low light.
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM wide angle lens for Canon SLR cameras.
This is the fastest wide lens.
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM wide angle lens for Canon SLR cameras
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM telephoto lens for Canon SLR Cameras. Considered a portrait lens.
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM lens for Canon SLR cameras. Considered an "event" lens.
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM telephoto lens for Canon SLR cameras
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM super telephoto lens for Canon SLR cameras
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM super telephoto lens for Canon SLR cameras

Other Canon lenses

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Canon EF 1.4X II Extender telephoto accessory

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens for Canon SLR cameras
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L Tilt Shift lens for Canon SLR cameras

Macro lenses

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens for Canon SLR cameras
Canon EF 180mm f3.5L AF Macro USM telephoto lens for Canon SLR cameras
Canon Life Size Converter EF Macro Lens
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens
Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5X macro lens for Canon SLR cameras

Canon EF 12 II Extension Tube For EOS Digital Cameras
Canon EF12 Extension Tube
Canon EF 25 II Extension Tube for EOS Digital Cameras


Special use lenses

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Lensbaby 3G Selective Focus SLR Lens for Nikon SLR cameras
Lensbaby 2.0 Selective Focus SLR Lens for Nikon F Mount
Lensbaby 3G Selective Focus SLR Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Lensbaby 2.0 Selective Focus SLR Lens for Canon FD Mount
Novoflex Eos Reversing Lens Mount for Nikon
Night Owl Camera Adapter
Night Owl Explorer Pro 5x Night Vision Scope w/I/R Illuminator
This is a relatively inexpensive answer for night shoots. Important note for combat PJs, do NOT use the illuminator if the opposing team may have night vision.

Video

Cameras - Lenses - Supports - Portability -
Audio - Lighting - Connectors - Accessories - Editing software
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Digital video convergence is upon us. Some newspapers are currently using frame grabs from digital video cameras as the still photos for the newspaper. Current Canon high-end digital video quality is equivalent to the first generation of digital cameras.

Therefore, it's considered good enough (temporarily) for daily newspapers. The quality is expected to make significant leaps forward in coming years. Consequently, most working professionals are learning or perfecting their "platipus" skills by shooting digital video for daily newspapers.

Pulitzer Prize winner David Leeson of The Dallas Morning News has been at the leading edge of DV convergence for many years. Please read the "David Leeson interview."

Video Cameras

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JVC GY-HD110U HD 3-CCD MiniDV Professional Camcorder
with 16x ProHD Fujinon Lens
HDDV camera featues high-definition, film-like 24-frame progressive capture and recording; three newly-developed, 1/3-inch CCDs with 1280 x 720 (square) pixels; 16x Fujinon ProHD lens included; interchangeable lenses with standard 1/3-inch bayonet mount; extensive user adjustable parameters; HD Focus Assist makes focusing faster and more precise; dual media option; record to disk and tape simultaneously; 2 XLR audio inputs; Compact shoulder mount and (patented) Smooth Motion Function.
Canon XL2 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Canon XL1S MiniDV Digital Camcorder
Canon XH A1 1.67MP 3CCD High-Definition Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom
Canon XHG1 1.67MP 3CCD High Definition Camcorder
Canon XL-H1 3CCD High Definition Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom
Sony Professional HVR-Z1U 3CCD HD camcorder with 12x optical zoom
HD video camera records in 1080i, 720p, and 720i specification with analog down-converting; Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 12x optical zoom Lens; optical Super SteadyShot System; 3CCD camera system; records to conventional DV tape stock.
Sony Professional HVR-A1U CMOS High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
HD video camera records in 1080i, 720p, and 720i specification with analog down-converting; Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 10x optical zoom lens; digital Super SteadyShot System; 2.97 MP CMOS camera system; records to conventional DV tape stock.
Panasonic AG-HVX200
1/3" 3CCD 16:9 HD/DVCPRO/DV Cinema P2 camera with 13x optical zoom
Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

JVC Everio GZHD7 3CCD 60GB Hard Disk Drive HD camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized zoom
First consumer camcorder to offer Full HD 1920 x 1080i recording
Camera features Fujinon professional optical zoom lens, 3- CCDs (1/5-inch) for full HD recording, Optical Image Stabilization, five hours of full HD recording, and a wide range of manual controls including: manual focus ring, manual white balance, exposure control, shutter priority mode, aperture priority mode and sharpness control.
Sony DCR-VX21003CCD MiniDV Handycam Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom
Digital MiniDV Handycam camcorder with a 58mm aspherical lens and 380,000-pixel CCD; 12x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 48x) with Super SteadyShot image stabilizer; manual controls for shutter and exposure, Stamina Power Management, and intelligent accessory shoe.
Canon HV20 3MP High Definition MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom. This is the current Canon prosumer model.
Canon HV10 3.1MP High-Definition MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom. Although it's not top-of-the-line, it's a good back-up because it goes swimming (to cover hurricanes) with Ikelite Underwater Video Housing.

Video Lenses

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Canon wide angle HD video lens 6x Zoom XL 3.4-20.4mm L
The wide-angle zoom lens provides a range of focal lengths from 24.5 to 147mm (in 35mm PJ terms). It's designed for Canon's XL lens mount system.
Canon 3x Video Zoom Lens for the XL1 and XL2
Canon 16x IS II Video Zoom Lens for XL1, XL1S, and XL2 Camcorders
Canon 16x Manual Servo Zoom Lens for XL1 & XL2 Camcorders
Manual lens features full manual control with barrel marks, rectangular lens hood, digital iris control and two built-in ND filters.
Canon Extender XL 1.6 for XL1 & XL2 Camcorders

Canon WD58H .75x Wider Perspective Wide Adapter for the GL2
Compact Mini-DV Video Canon EF 2X II extender telephoto accessory

Video Supports

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Bogen Pro Video Kit w/351MVB2
Kit features tripod with three-part supported aluminum legs, 501 Pro Fluid Head to smooth pans, 75mm half ball head, spreader, shoes & MBAG90P padded case.
eBenk Automatic Pan / Tilt Tripod Head with Remote Control
Canon TA100 Tripod Adapter for XL2 & XHA1 Camcorders
Tiffen Steadicam Arm and Vest for Merlin Camera Stabilizing System
Get movie-quality tracking shots without the set-up, cost or difficulties.
Steadicam Flyer Stabilizing System , with IDX-V Mount Battery Mount, Supports 4 to 15 pounds
Probably overkill for most PJs.
Steadicam Camera Mounting Plate
Allows Select Sony & Canon Video Cameras with Swing-out LCD or Right Side Mounted Batteries to Mount onto the Jr. Stabilizer


Video Portability

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Kata BP-502 Backpack w/Trolley
Designed for DVRs with a laptop configuration and holds a tripod. If features hard panels and meant to play down the payload's value. Kata is a Bogen brand, so it can be trusted.
Porta Brace Hiker Pro Video Camera Backpack Set-up for Canon GL-2, GL-1, XM2, XM1 Camcorders
Lowepro Commercial AW DV
Bag is designed for digital video recorder use.
Kata S-308 Sling Case Carrier
Camcorder Gadget Bag
Canon Kata Case for GL1/ GL2 Camcorders
Canon HC-4100 Lockable Hard Case for GL1/GL2


Video Audio

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Azden 320 UPR Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System with Two 30BT Bodypack Transmitters and EX503L Lavalier Microphones
System includes two 30BT bodypacks with EX503 lavalier microphones. The included 320UPR receiver enables simultaneous operation of both transmitters. The 320UPR receiver features up to 240 UHF frequencies per channel for frequency selection in crowded RF environments. The receiver includes a removable shoe-mount for camera shoe mounting.
Azden WMS-PRO Wireless Microphone System
System includes: WR-PRO receiver, WM-PRO belt-pack transmitter, lavaliere electret condenser microphone and hand-held electret condenser microphone.
Azden omni-directional Lavalier microphone lapel mic. Unit includes lapel clip and can attach to most dit audio devices as well.
Canon MA200 Shoulder Pad / Microphone Adapter for XL1 / XL1S
Canon XLR Mic Adapter/Shoulder Pad for XL1 & XL1S
Sony ECM678 shotgun microphonefor HVRZ1U & HVRV1U camcorders
Suppled accessories include: short cable, mic holder, rubber spacer & windscreen.
Canon MM-XL1 Mini Mount for the XL1
used the isolate the microphone from the camera to avoid gear noise when zooming
Canon EQ-XL1 Equalizer Windscreen for X/1 & XL2 Camcorders
Canon SI-XL1 System Isolator
BeachTek Dual XLR Adapter DXA4P for Canon GL1, XM1, Optura, Panasonic EZ41, AG456
Canon MA300 Microphone Adapter with Shoulder Pad
Canon MM100 Sound Mixing Microphone
Canon EQ-GL1 Equalizer for the GL1 Camcorder
Canon AVC DC200 video / audio cable - composite video / audio - digital camera connector (M) - RCA (M) - 5 ft - shielded - black
Canon C250 AV Cable (RCA to Miniplug)


Video Lighting

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Opteka SL100 Pro High Power 100w Halogen Video Light for Canon GL2 GL1 XL2 XL1s XL1
Canon FA200 EOS Flash Adapter for XL1Camcorder


Video Connectors
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Video accessories

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JVC DR-HD100GB100 HD 100GB portable DTE recorder for ProHD camcorders
Features 7..5 of HD recording (10 hours in 720P); Compatible with JVC GY-HD110U camcorder via FireWire, and HD200/250 via firmware upgrade; DTM technology; files are recorded in HDV/DV editing system's native file format.
Canon FireStore FSC-HD100 Portable DTE Recorderfor the Canon XL-H1 HD Camcorder
Canon direct to editing (DTE) unit features compatibility with all major editing software packages, Up to 7.5 recording hours; retro cache; simultaneous recording (tape or hard drive). Includes a cradle and mounting screw for Canon XL H1.
Bebob Engineering Box-FS
for Mounting Firestone FS-4 or FS-100 to Panasonic HVX-200 or many other HDV/DV camcorders
Kata RC-15 (CRC-15) Compact Rain Cover for DVR
Kata RC-11 (CRC-11) Compact Rain Cover for Canon XL-1S
Canon 1.5" Monochrome CRT Viewfinder for the XL1S
Provides high image quality, horizontal resolution of 500TV lines for better focusing.

Petrol PRC-XL Rain Cover for Canon XL-1, XL-2 & Similar Size Camcorders
Kata RC-13 Compact Rain Cover for Canon GL-1, GL-2, Sony DCR VX-1000, and similar size small compact DV camcorders
Canon Kata Raincover for GL1/GL2 Camcorders
Videosmith Ikkup Large Rubber Eyecup fits over the Sony VX-1000 or Canon GL-1 Eyepiece
Bogen 521PRO Basic Clamp Style Lanc Remote Control for Sony & Canon Camcorders
Canon 1.5" Monochrome CRT Viewfinder for the XL1S
Canon CA920 Compact Power Adapter for XL & GL Camcorders

Supports

Camera supports - Light stands
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Although Nikon's Vibration Reduction and Canon's Image Stabilization systems exist, it's still important to give cameras proper support and get the highest quality image. In addition to the camera, lighting systems, backgrounds and other equipment needs to be supported by stands and braces.

To learn more about proper camera support, please read, "Eliminate camera shake."

Camera supports

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Bogen 3231 Professional Monopod with deatchable Legs
This is a PJ's primary support.
Bogen 3001-Pro Tripod
Used when the light's too low, the frame's too critical or the depth-of-field is extreme.
Gitzo Series 2 Reporter 6X Carbon Fiber 3-Section Tripod Legs with Geared Column, Maximum Load 17.6 lbs. & Maximum Height 65.0"
Bogen 3047 Deluxe 3-Way Pan/Tilt Tripod Head with Quick Release Plate
Otherwise the tripod is useless.
Bogen Ball Head, Heavy Duty with Quick Release Plate #3055 w/thread adaptor
Makes blind shots and verticals possible. Gives a few extra inches of height to the stick for tall shooters.
Bogen Magic Arm w/ 3299 Quick Release
Bogen Quick Action Super Clamp
Bogen Rapid Connect Mounting Plate (1/4"-20 Thumb Screw)
Get one for each body, one for each large lens and one more for pool lenses.
Vanguard Guardforce 3-in-1 Detachable Window Mount Kit for cameras, binoculars, scopes & more
KS-2000 Camera Stand lighted camera stand for macro imaging
Tiffen Table-Top Tripod
This is small, light and can sometimes save a shoot. It's also helpful with remote infra-red (IR) tripbeams.

Light stands

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Bogen 13' Air Damped Stand w/Casters - Black
Get two for backdrops.
Bogen 8' light stand
The best starter height.
Bogen Convertible Boom/Stand 420 - Black
For serious studio work, both the boom and stand are included.
Bogen Back-Lite Stand
Small, durable and effective as part of an infrared trip cord system.
Bogen adjustable pole for back light stand
Adorama 3-section background crossbar (60" to 151")
Chimera Manfrotto Stand Adapter


Lighting

Flash - Studio flash (strobe) - Constant light - Lighting Accessories
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Flash

Nikon - Canon - Universal
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Nikon flash

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Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight (flash) for most Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon SU-800 Speedlight Commander
Nikon R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight Kit for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System
About half the cost of the R1C1 close-up speedlight, but can only be used with i-TTL cameras (D200).

Canon flash

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Canon Speedlite 580EX Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series, and EOS SLR Digital Cameras
Canon Speedlite 550EX - Hot-shoe clip-on flash - 55 (m)
Canon Speedlite Flash
Canon's newest flash (released 4 Feb. 2007). It features E-TTL II evaluative flash metering as well as built-in slave and transmitter.
Canon Speedlite 540EZ
Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series and all EOS SLR Cameras
Canon Speedlite 420EX Flash for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

Canon STE2 Speedlite Transmitter for 580EX/550EX/420EX Speedlites
Canon MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite Flash for 5D, 1DS, 20D, G3, G5, G6, Pro 1 & Rebel XT
Canon MR-14EX Macro Ring Lite for 5D, 1Ds, 20D, 30D, G2, G3, G5, G6, Pro 1 & Rebel XT

Universal flash

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Metz 70 MZ-5 TTL Handlemount Flash #70251
Ikelite SubStrobe DS-50 Ikelite SubStrobe DS-50 - Underwater flash
Quantum Qnexus , wireless TTL interface for Canon and Nikon flashes
Quantum D12W QTTL Flash Adapter
for Nikon N90s, F100, F5, D1, D1H, D1X, D100, D200, D2H, D70, D70s, D2X; Fuji S2, S3; Kodak SLR/n


Studio flash (strobe)

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Norman D24R Series 900 2400 w-s, 4 light w/ built in Pocket Wizard Reciever power source
Norman P808m Portrait Power Supply - 800ws
Allure BP320 Battery, DC power source for the Norman DP320 Monolight
Norman Allure DP 320 AC/DC Battery Portable 320 w-s Monolight.
DC Cable Included, Battery Sold Separately
Norman ML600 Monolight includes 7" reflector, FQ8 Flashbulb, 250w modeling light, sync cable, AC power cord, &Flashcube cover

Constant light

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Norman Allure C1000 Tungsten Hot Light
Features Full, 1/2 & 1/4 power output without any shift in Color Temperature. 350w and 650w bulbs not included
27 Watts 5500K Color corrected daylight fluorescent lamp photo bulb - 2 Pack

Lighting accessories

Meters - Nikon - Canon - Universal - Light control - Color modification - Connectors - Heads/Bulbs

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Meters

Please read "Meter the light" to understand the need for a quality meter.
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Sekonic Flashmate L-308S digital flash meter

Gossen Color-Pro 3F Digital ColorMeter
This meter measures ambient, flash, incident and reflected light as well as color temperatures in Kelvin degrees as well as correction filter suggestions and displays the results on an LCD read out.

Nikon lighting accessories

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Chimera SpeedRing for Nikon SB16A
Chimera SpeedRing for TTL Twin Strobe (twin flash)

Canon lighting accessories

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Chimera On Camera Speed Ring for Canon 540EZ & 550EX Shoe-Mount Flashes
Chimera SpeedRing for TTL Twin Strobe (twin flash)
Quantum Qnexus, Wireless TTL Interface for Canon and Nikon flashes
Quantum D13W QTTL Flash Adapter for Canon EOS1, EOS3, D30, D60, 10D, 20D, 5D, 30D, 1D,1Ds, 1D 1Ds Mark II, Rebel 300D/350D
Quantaray - QDA-CAF Flash Module for Canon EOS Auto Focus

Universal lighting accessories

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LPA Pocket Wizard MultiMAX Transceiver Remote Control
Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet
Pocket Wizard Submini Male to Miniphone, 3' #804-411
Pocket Wizard Locking PC to Miniphone , 5' coiled #804-304
Stroboframe Pro-T Flash Rotating Bracket
Stroboframe Press-T Flash Rotating Bracket
Stroboframe Anti-Twist Plate for Canon EOS1 and Nikon N90S Cameras
Stroboframe Anti-Twist Plate for the Nikon SC-29 Off-camera Flash Cord
Stroboframe Anti-Twist Plate for 35mm Cameras
Adorama Rotating Flash Bracket with iTTL Cord for Nikon digital SLR cameras with 10 pin connectors
Wein PN Peanut Slave (100' Range) set of 3 - for digital cameras #W940003D
Hoodman Professional LCD Screen Loupe for Canon & Nikon
Paramount 5' Coiled Sync Cord Metz 6 Contact to PC for the 45CT-3/4, 45CL-3/4, 60CT-4 and 32CT-4
Paramount 5' Coiled Sync Cord, Sunpak to PC
Paramount 18" Straight Sync Cord, Household (AC) Male to PC
Paramount Voltage Protected (VP) 5' Coiled Sync Cord Household (AC) Male to PC
Paramount 16' Coiled Sync Cord, PC Male to PC Female
Paramount 1' Straight Sync Cord , household (AC) male to Nikon screw lock

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Chimera SpeedRing for Norman LH2 / LH52
Chimera Metal Quick Release SpeedRing for Norman LH-2000, 400, 4 & Allure Units.
Chimera Aluminum SpeedRing for Norman IL2500
Chimera SpeedRing for medium shoe mount flashes like the Vivitar 283
Chimera Video Pro Plus 1 Light Bank X-small 16 x 22"
Chimera Maxi Bank White 16x22"
Chimera Super Pro Plus White Large
Chimera PRO II Lightbanks - Large White
Chimera PRO II Lightbanks X-Small White
Chimera Mini Bank White 12x16" Softbox
Chimera Super Pro Plus White Small
Chimera Super Pro Plus White X-Small
Chimera Speed Ring for extra large handle mount strobes like Metz 60CT-4 & 50MZ-5