D3s – Maybe the best all around camera I’ve ever used. Only problem is weight and bulk …other than that, superb handling and performance. What’s not to like? Lenses good till telephoto …then, only adequate. The 24-70mm f/2.8, 180mm f/2.8 and the 50mm f/1.4 AFS are becoming favorites. 5D Mk II – Simply stunning photos irrespective of camera handling. Love the files and the telephotos are the best. Wide angle lenses not so great unless Zeiss. 70-200mm f/4 and 135mm f/2 are great! E-30 – Love the articulated screen and the body is a great balance of size and weight.... Continue reading

The Nikon F3HP with any good MF Nikkor Lens wins this “hands down.” This is the most impressive viewfinder in an SLR ever! Paired with decent “fast” optics, this is just a pleasure to shoot with. Simply great photos based on simple technique …no “extra bull shit!” Continue reading

The lenses*: Light gathering – f/2 instead of f/2.8 or f/4 w/similar lenses Specs and price of primary zooms, EX: 35-100 vs. 70-200mm Long & Fast Glass – 150 f/2 vs. 300 f/2.8 Bodies: Image Stabilization Articulating LCD Average size and weight * Not as popular as Canikon stuff = better pricing (sometimes) Continue reading

Canon = Always works pretty well. Good for normal to long lens work. Their wide angle stuff not nearly as good. However, with the Zeiss ZE and the Tokina, this can be pretty effective. For sheer resolution, the 5D mkII is pretty incredible. Rebels are great low-end SLR’s and the mid-line 40D is a super camera. Leica = What can you say? There is simply nothing else like it. Best lenses ever made for film …digital use is less certain. Lots of bucks, but a lifetime investment that can be passed on to future generations. Minolta (now Sony) = Liked... Continue reading

This is where all of my portfolio material for AET will reside. I hope to create a space where information regarding my "teaching" and "instruction" will be available to all that are interested. Continue reading