My camera gears and my wish list.

When I go out to take photos either for my own pleasure of for a commission I use two different types of bag: A cross bod bag or a backpack.

The Cross body bags is smaller and I used it normally for the analog cameras while the backpack is bigger and divided in compartments and I use it for my full frame DSLR and my micro 4/3rd mirrorless with some spare glasses.

I have two digital cameras:

-        Nikon D850: very reliable well weather sealed and solid. It is a trustable camera and I choose it above other amazing mirrorless cameras available at that time (especially the Sony Alpha 7r III which was my other option), now the scenario is quite different with a lot of amazing products on the market. The quality of the images you get from the D850 is phenomenal and therefore I tend to use this camera mostly of the time for working purposes (commission). It has over 45 Megapixel so its perfect for landscape and high detail images but there is a downside; The high resolution is not always optimal for taking pictures at high ISO (low light situation) but I have to say that I am still quite impressed of mostly of the photos in dark environment. Another point I would love to have is a better focus system, especially the eye AF, tracking the subjects (like the one in the most recent Canon R5 or Sony Alpha 7r IV).
Being my first choice for work I have several glasses to used with this camera. Here below a list of them:

> 24-70mm f2.8 Sigma
> 70-200mm f2.8 Tamron
> 14mm f1.8 Sigma prime glass
> 85mm f1.4 sigma prime glass
> 90mm f2.8 Macro Tamron

-        Canon M6: small and compact. It can fit in my pocket and I use it when I cannot use the Nikon for practicality, especially when I take photos of my family. I never use this camera for work or for my important projects but the quality of the pictures is great. I would like to try to use this camera also for Macro. In Macro photography the micro 4/3rd sensor could come handy making an extra enlargement of the picture if consider a similar focal with a full frame DSLR. I could use an adaptor and get a macro glass to serve this purpose…. Its in my wish list… but not a priority though.

> 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Canon

I have two analog cameras:

-        Hasselblad 503 cx: This is by far the most beautiful camera I have. It not just a good camera but it is also a beautiful object. It’s simple, reliable and has many amazing glasses to pair with.
The 500 series by Hasselblad are legendary and I decided to go for the 503cx because is the last one that came out completely manual. I have purchased it with the normal waste level view finder and also a prism view finder which convert the camera in something that look a bit more similar to a DSLR. The prism way finder has also a meter which makes everything easier.
The medium format (120 6x6) also give a lot of details on pictures. I have only one glass for this camera: the Zeiss 80mm f2.8.

-        Olympus OM1n 35mm film camera: I have inherited this camera from my father and it’s the camera I always bring with me due to its compact size. It is also light but solid at the same time. Sometimes I have some problem in focusing properly but I always have fun when I have it on my hands. It is a camera that I would suggest to somebody who wants to start using a first analog system. It’s easy and fun to use. I have two glasses for this camera: a zuiko 50mm f1.8 and a zuiko 35mm f1.8.
Lately I am experimenting on 35mm films. I normally shoot with the Kodak portra 400 iso but recently I am trying a series of new film like BNW kodak or the fancy Lomochrome Metropolis Tokyo…. So excited about this last one. Looking forward to shoot with this.

I recently bought also a proper monitor for photo editing: The EIZO 27” ColorEdge CS2740-BK. It’s a 4K UHD resolution monitor with an aspect ration of 16:9 an adobe RGB99% color covering. It wasn’t cheap at all but the difference with my previous monitor is more than noticeable. I will make a great use of it after I will receive the printer which will complete my Small Home Office.

For the printer I am still doubting between two machine: the Epson SC-P900 and the Canon imagePROGRAF pro1000. They are Both A2 size paper printers. I am almost convinced to go for the Epson for the reason below:

- It’s newer
- It’s more compact and fit better on my desk
- It has 10 cartridges rather than 12 of the canon and they cost less. It also consume less inks
- It accept rolls paper (Canon only sheets).

The only reason I am still waiting is that the P900 cost more and I believe soon we will see the new version of the Pro1000 from Canon. I am also doing some renovation in the house and part of it is also for the studio. Being able to acquire a small space for my office in a tiny apartment like mine was a big challenge and I am happy about the result. Soon some pictures ;)

What Else in my wish list?
- A Sturdy tripod like the GITZO GT3533S… but not in my budget at the moment. I have one tripod and for the moment is more than enough. But in the future I would like something more solid especially for the astrophotography.

-  A big format view Camera. My dream is a Chamonix 8x10 or a Stenopeika 8x10. Also these beauties are out of my budget at the moment but I still hope hope for the future.

- A star tracker for astrophotography.

- A tilt shift glass for the Nikon D850 for the Architecture photography.

- A soft-box with a decent flash-light. I have a very good flash-light but I’d like to have a second one.

- A 50mm 1.4 for the Nikon

- The 50mm f1.4 for the Olympus OMn1

I guess that’s all. I have to start saving money if I want to be able to get even a small part of the list above.
See you soon.