Kerry Drager's Photo Gear




Regardless of the technology used for recording and reproducing images - whether film or digital - photography at its essence remains an exercise in creative seeing. With that in mind, here's what Kerry Drager uses:


Cameras:

  • Nikon D3
  • Nikon D2X

Lenses:
  • Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF DX
  • Nikkor 20mm/2.8D
  • Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
  • Micro Nikkor 105mm/2.8D
  • Nikkor 80-200mm/2.8D-ED zoom
  • Nikkor 300mm/4.0D IF-ED
  • Lensbaby 3G


Close-up Gear:

  • Macro lens: Micro Nikkor 105mm/2.8D
  • Extension tubes: Nikon PK-11A (8mm), PK-12 (14mm) & PK-13 (27.5mm)
  • Reflectors: PhotoFlex's LiteDisc reversible/collapsible 12" & 22" soft gold/white models
  • Diffusion Discs: PhotoFlex's LiteDisc collapsible 12" and 22" translucent models
  • THE McCLAMP ... a device to hold delicate plants in place


Tripods:

  • Sturdy, go-in-car model: Gitzo G1326 MK2 legs. Arca Swiss Monoball (B1) head. Quick-release system by REALLY RIGHT STUFF, including "L" plates for D2X
  • Lightweight, go-anywhere model: Manfrotto 3001BD legs with Really Right Stuff BH-25 mini-ballhead with Quick-Release plate


Filters:

  • Nikon Circular Polarizer II
  • Galen Rowell's graduated ND - SINGH-RAY brand - both hard- and soft-edged types (grad filters used sparingly)
  • Individual filter cases by THE VESTED INTEREST


Imaging Software:

  • Photoshop CS3
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom


Camera Bags:

  • TAMRAC VELOCITY 9 Pro Sling Pack Camera Bag
  • LowePro Nova 5 (full-size shoulder bag)
  • LowePro Nova 3 (compact bag for traveling light)


Other Cool Gear:


   



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