Many wonder why they see photographers at sporting events with lenses the size of tree trunks--lenses that cost several thousand dollars.  Simply it all has to do with image quality.  When a company such as Canon manufactures their professional lenses they use the finest glass elements.  Thus providing results that are extravagant in all aspects.  Another reason photographers use these quality lenses is to capture the action that is not in the immediate foreground.  Telephoto or super telephoto lenses (which is the vernacular) allow the photographer to "fill the frame."  This produces a superior image since less cropping is necessary.  As you can see, all aspects of my work are conducted using some of the finest tools available.

Equipment:

• Canon EOS-1D Digital Camera

• Canon EOS-1V 35mm Camera--Film camera that gets a small amount of use these days!

• Canon EF Lens 17 - 35mm F2.8L USM

• Canon EF Lens 28 - 70mm F2.8L USM

• Canon EF Lens 70 - 200mm F2.8L USM

• Canon EF Lens 300mm F2.8L USM--Rated as one of the finest lenses in its class!

• Canon EF Lens 400mm F2.8L (Like carrying a around tree trunk)

• Canon EF 1.4X Extender

• Canon Speedlite 550EX

• CanonScan FS 4000US Film Scanner--Only used when shooting that film stuff!

• Hensel Integra 500ws Monolights (for indoor events) (For sale, email to inquire)

• Elinchrom EL 500 R Rapid Compacts (for indoor sporting events)

I take great pride in owning Canon gear.  I have used Canon camera gear since I began my work in photography.  In fact, my first camera was a Canon manual focus T-90.  Gratefully, modern times brings a computer generated auto focusing system.  These modern day marvels incorporate such complex algorithms that is would be impossible for anyone to focus faster with a manual focusing camera.  Additionally, Canon has built one of the finest focusing system available.  They claim their auto focusing system is the fastest in the world--as of the release of the EOS 1D.  I cannot qualify their fastest in the market statement since I have never done any comparison testing--I have never used Nikon gear; however, I can tell you from personal experience that Canon's auto focusing system is amazing.  More notably, the images produced by Canon's professional line of cameras and lenses is unparalleled as far as I am concerned.  Of course, I could use less costly gear, but that would be like asking a pianist to use a piano of little quality.  The results would be noticeable, and to me quality is one area I will not sacrifice.  One of the most pleasing aspects of photography is snapping the shutter knowing the planned image was captured for prosperity.

If anyone would like more information on the aforementioned, please feel free to email.  I enjoy discussing camera equipment and techniques, and I also enjoy sharing my knowledge.