Folks often ask Michael what kind of camera he uses or what type of tripod he prefers. Michael asked the same questions when he first started photographing back in 1999, but he soon realized that the camera didn't make the image, but rather the photographer did! In his film days, Michael viewed his camera as a light-tight box and nothing more. "The lens is an extension of the camera, and both are controlled by me. If the images don't turn out, I have no one to blame but myself." So what did Michael do? He learned how to use his camera. Michael recommends starting with the camera manual because it explains all of the various camera features in detail. Knowing how your camera works is one of the most important steps in the creative process. 

 

Camera Body

Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera

 

Lenses

Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

 

Support

Smallrig L-Bracket

Benro GX35 Ball Head

Benro Mammoth Carbon Fiber Tripod

Really Right Stuff Tripod Collar Foot

 

Storage

Lowepro Whistler BP 350 AW 

 

Filters

Benro & B+W