My Gear! What I own and use every day!
The Photo Gear I Own and Use!
I have had many requests to add a page that lists all of the gear I own and use, and why I chose a particular camera or lens. So, here it is! A complete listing of what camera gear I own and use on a daily basis. When and if it changes, I will change it here. I will also list my bag, computers, hard drives, and anything photo related that I use in my daily shooting adventures!
Whats in my bag?
Cameras:
The Leica M
Leica M9-P Rangefinder Digital Camera – Buy HERE or e-mail Ken Hansen!
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Leica M9 Rangefinder Digital Camera- (Buy at B&H Photo BLACK – GREY - Buy at Amazon – BLACK
If you are a reader of this site then you will know that I am a huge fan of the Leica M9. This is a camera I take with me every day and I never leave home without it (well sometimes I do, like when I take the X100 or E-P3 below). The size, the weight, the design, the manual nature of the camera. It is liberating and it brings back the fun in photography. The image quality is haunting at times. Very real. This is my dream camera and I feel very lucky to own one. At $7000, it’s not cheap but as long as it works, I will be shooting it! It’s a camera you will never give up.
I currently own a GREY M9 that has been used and abused throughout the world and it’s still working perfectly. I also recently acquired a black M9-P. Gorgeous!
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Olympus E-P3 - Available at B&H Photo HERE WITH THE 14-42II kit lens. Also available with the 17mm, and of course IN SILVER. My full review is HERE.
The E-P3 is THE BEST overall Micro 4/3 body in my opinion. I have tried and shot with them ALL, even the Panasonic’s. This guy is the fastest, the funnest, the coolest features and it’s styling is pure retro. Great great camera! Fastest AF I have experienced in any camera to date. Crazy huh? Buy this and the HOLY TRINITY of Micro 4/3 the Olympus 12mm f/2, the Panasonic 20mm and the Olympus 45 1.8 and you will have an amazing picture taking machine that can do just about anything you need it to. For more versatility add the Olympus VF-2 or VF-3 viewfinders. I tried both and the VF-2 is better BUT the VF-3 is cheaper and locks down to the shoe. I feel the silver with my leather braided strap is sexy as any camera made today.
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ON ORDER: The Sony NEX-7 “Pro” Mirror-Less body with Zeiss 24 1.8 - 
I have this one on order and with an estimated shipping date of November 2011 it will arrive just in time for the holidays. Expect a full review soon but this bad boy looks pretty amazing, especially when teamed with the new Zeiss 24 1.8 Sonnar.
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Lenses:
The Leica 35 Summicron F2 M lens - (Buy at B&H Photo) – See my full review of this lens
I have had them all. Every Leica 35mm lens made, I have tried it. I love the 35 Summarit and the 35 Summicron and of course the 35 Summilux but these days I am back to shooting with a 35 Summicron ASPH. My version is the lovely black paint model and I LOVE it. On film it is gorgeous. On digital it is also very nice. This lens is a legend and a favorite among MANY Leica shooters. One lens kit? Either a 35 Summarit or Summicron…well, or Summilux! They are all THAT good. The Summicron gives the perfect balance of size and performance.
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The Leica 50 Summicron F2 M Lens – (Buy at B&H Photo) – Review HERE
I must be insane because I have went through more Leica 50′s than anyone I know. I have owned or shot with the 50 Summilux ASPH, 50 Summilux Pre-ASPH, 50 Noctilux F1, 50 Noctilux F0.95, 50 Summarit, Zeiss 50 Sonnar, and the Zeiss 50 Planar. In my search for a somewhat fast and compact 50 I somehow neglected to try the 50 Summicron until late in the game. I did own one when I had an M7, but sold it when I sold the M7! When I tried this lens on the M9 I knew this was the one FOR ME. Most prefer the 50 Summilux ASPH at $3795 but I actually prefer the 50 Summicron, and its $1995. This is my 50 of choice for my M9.
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The Olympus 12mm f/2 lens for Micro 4/3 – Buy at B&H Photo
This is a PERFECT lens for Micro 4/3. It gives you a wide 24mm equivalent with a fast f/2 aperture. It shoots super close up and is great for everything from environmental portraits to landscapes. HIGHLY recommended if you shoot M4/3!!
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This is now my bag of choice as it is perfect for a Leica M and 2-3 lenses. It is a messenger style bag with a waxwear finish and it is great buy. Highly recommended for a rangefinder kit!
The Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home Bag
This is a GREAT bag that I use when I want ultra protection for my gear. Holds 1 body and up to 4 lenses with room to spare BUT it is actually a small-ish bag. Great bag for $80. My son now uses this bag for his Nikon D3000 and two lens kit.
The only sensor cleaner I have ever needed!
27″ Imac Quad Core - MAXED OUT and all NEW!
A beautiful screen and screams with Photoshop. THIS IS AN ALL NEW maxed out version with all the bells and whistles. It screams and even has a 256 SSD boot up drive!
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MACBOOK AIR 13″ – 256 SSD – 4GB RAM
My travel companion for when I am on the road. Runs Lightroom and Photoshop with ease and has more screen resolution than the 13″ Macbook Pro. So thin and light and now with a backlit keyboard!
Sandisk Extreme PRO 45MBS 16GB SD Cards – WATERPROOF, SHOCKPROOF AND FAST AS LIGHTNING!
My fave cards with the M9 AND X100
G-TECH 3 Terrabyte External Hard Drive for my Backup
Gotta have someplace to store all of these pics! Very nice drive that I can trust.
Love this thing!
Novoflex Leica M to m4/3 Lens Adpapter
Expensive but great quality. Made in Germany. Allows me to use my Leica lenses on the Olympus E-P2 or any Micro 4/3 camera.
Nik Complete Filter Collection
Silver Efex, Color EFex, Viveza, Define 2 and Sharperner Pro 3
The best filters for obtaining creative results and film looks.
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