ZTS Photography: Life In Focus
I got into photography when I found an old Minolta X-700 in my family's basement after a hurricane. My parents thought it was ruined due to flooding, so thought nothing of giving it to me to take apart. After making the tough decision of whether or not to take it apart, or try some film in it, I decided to take some pics. As it turned out, the camera was never broken- it just needed a battery. A few new batteries and rolls of film later, and I was hooked. Obviously my equipment has changed, but not the love and enjoyment I get from photography.
ZTS Photography: Life In Focus by Zach Schible
For those who are interested I would love to share my equipment list. What I have listed below is what I own and is always in my camera bag. I do however change equipment based on the type of photo shoot I am at. For example, a wedding with poor lighting I will rent the appropriate flash equipment, or for clients with special requests I am able to rent equipment tailored to their needs & wants, while charging only at cost for the rental of the equipment.
Nikon D90
The D90 serves as my main camera. It is a fantastic camera that offers a very fast shutter speed and great at low light performance. This comes in handy with the many indoor weddings I do.
Nikon D50
The D50 serves as my backup camera. This was my first digital SLR, purchased back in 2006. Don't let the age fool you though. The D50 is very capable, and I have fallen in love with its great image quality and ease of use.
Minolta X-700
This was my first SLR camera. It is extremely fun to use. You will usually find me using this at weddings and other photo shoots with black & white film. The quality is amazing and often surprising, especially when compared to the much newer and more complicated cameras of today.
Promaster 5-in-1 Reflector
The reflector helps me get the best possible use out of any light source. What is does is reflects the light and focuses it on any subject I want. Beyond that the reflector is able to "color" the light. This means that on a cloudy day, I would use the gold side and make the picture look like it was taken on a bright sunny day. There are many more uses than just that, but the reflector is an invaluable tool for me or any photographer.
Sigma 30mm ƒ1.4
This 30mm ƒ1.4 lens is my pride and joy. It allows me to take pictures that are incredibly sharp in some of the lowest lighting conditions. I typically use this for portrait shots, as it produces amazing detail and clarity that just makes the photo pop!
Nikon 18-55 VR
This is one of my favorite all around lenses. It is a wide angle, so it allows me to get in large groups of people at weddings, or capture those breathtaking landscapes.
Nikon 28-80mm ƒ3.3
This lens, while being considered "amateur" by many, is actually a very nice lens to have in my camera bag. It is sharper than many of the more expensive lenses offered by Nikon, all the while being more compact and light weight. I usually use this lens for nature and outdoor use.
Nikon SB-800 Speedlight
This flash allows me to get the best possible picture in just about any lighting situation. Better yet it allows me to brighten subject and make it look natural. Even though you would think a flash is only for dark or indoors use, you may see me using this outside for getting some really nice fill light on people.
Vintage Camera Collection
While I love the latest and greatest camera as much as the next photographer, old film cameras are something to be cherished. Not just for their historical value, but the incredible amount of work and engineering that went into them. Furthermore film is still an amazing way to capture photos. Many digital cameras are still trying to catch up to its quality. Many of the cameras that are in my collection I still use. I hate to see such great tools be wasting away to collecting dust on a shelf. So think twice about throwing away that old camera, while they may not be worth much money, they are still very much useful. If you are thinking of parting with an old camera feel free to contact me as I might be interested in taking them of your hands.
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Ansco Shur Shot
Takes 120mm film. Made around 1948.
Argus C-3
Takes 35mm film. Made around 1950.
Kodak Autographic Brownie No.2
Takes 120mm film. Made around 1921.
Kodak Hawk-Eye 2 Model C
50th Anniversary
Takes 120mm film. Made in 1930.
Canon AE-1 Program
Takes 35mm film. Made in the mid 1980's. This camera was one of the first SLR's to become popular with your everyday or amateur photographer. Combined with an ease of use and affordability it become one of Canon's single most popular cameras.
Agfa Pioneer
Takes 616 film. Made around 1950.
Kodak Brownie 2A Model B
Takes 116mm film. Made around 1918.
Kodak Autographic Brownie No.2A
Takes 116mm film. Made around 1924.
Kodak Brownie Reflex
Synchro Model
Takes 127mm film. Made around late 1940's early 50's.
Ansco Clipper
Made from the 1930's-1950's this wonderful little camera takes 616 film, and is a neat camera to shoot with. 616 film is no longer available but 120 film can be made to fit inside. I will hopefully be posting pictures shot with this camera soon.
My Wish List:
• Bolsey Jubilee
• Leica M3
• Nikon F2AS
• Yashica-MAT 124G
• Bolsey Jubilee
• Leica M3
• Nikon F2AS
• Yashica-MAT 124G
Not Pictured:
• Bolsey C22
• Bolsey C22