Required Gear

You’ll need to bring a couple things with you to the workshop, in terms of gear. Below are separate lists for the beginner and advanced workshops. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Beginner Workshop Checklist (all required):

  • Pen and notepad for taking notes (no laptops please)
  • DSLR or fully manual capable compact camera (see below for a list of recommended manual compacts)
  • Fully charged battery (enough to last for the day of shooting)
  • Empty memory card (enough to hold 200+ photos)
  • Layer your clothing so you will be comfy for indoor and outdoor activities (especially in the cooler months)

 

Advanced Workshop Checklist (all required):

  • Pen and notepad for taking notes (no laptops please)
  • DSLR (I’m not going to allow any manual compacts for the class at this time)
  • Fully charged battery (enough to last for the day of shooting)
  • Empty memory card (enough to hold 200+ photos)
  • Layer your clothing so you will be comfy for indoor and outdoor activities (especially in the cooler months)

 

10 Recommended Fully manual capable compact cameras for use with the beginner workshop:

Click here for an article I wrote on manual compacts and why they are allowed in the class.

  • Canon PowerShot G1 X (newer) or G12 (older)
  • Nikon Coolpix P7100
  • Canon PowerShot S100
  • Canon PowerShot S95
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
  • Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
  • Nikon Coolpix P300
  • Olympus XZ-1
  • Samsung TL500
  • Fujifilm FinePix F550EXR

List updated Jan 2012 (this list may grow outdated, however, newer/similar models of these cameras will emerge).