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Frequently asked “What equipment do you use?”, John has supplied the following list of some of his gear.

Lenses


“The most important items of all in the kit bag are the lenses I use. If they are not of the highest quality, then even the most expensive camera body behind them will be a waste of money.”
 
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14 mm 1:2.8 PRO Lens
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40 mm 1:2.8 PRO Lens
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm 1:2.8 PRO Lens
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 EZ Lens

Olympus MC-14 1.4X Teleconverter
Olympus MC-20 2.0X Teleconverter

Previously Owned - since gifted to Family and Friends.

Micro Four Thirds & SLR
Four Thirds
M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm 1:4.0-5.6
M.Zuiko 17mm 1:2.8 Pancake
M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6
75–150 mm F4
24 mm F2.8
35 mm F2.8
300 mm F4.5
50 mm F1.4

Zuiko ED 7-14mm f4.0
Zuiko 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD
Zuiko ED 50-200mm f2.8-3.5 SWD
Zuiko ED 50mm f2.0 Macro
Zuiko 14-54mm f2.8-3.5
Zuiko 14-45mm f3.5-5.6
Zuiko 40-150mm f3.5-4.5
Zuiko EC-20 2.0x Converter

Cameras


“Most folk know that I use OM System cameras and their Zuiko lenses but they might not know why. I look for quality of build and performance, leading edge technology with ease of use, value for money; and I like to travel light. Olympus/OMDS have met my criteria ever since my first OM1 SLR in 1975.”

OM System OM-1
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Compact System Camera
Olympus PEN F Camera
Olympus Tough Camera

Previously Owned - since gifted to Family and Friends.

Olympus PEN E-P1
Olympus E-620
Olympus E-520
Olympus E-3

Olympus E-410
Olympus E-500
Olympus E-300
Olympus mju Digital
Olympus C-1000L
Olympus XA-1
Olympus OM-4
Olympus OM-2
Olympus OM-1
Olympus Trip 35

Supports

Rarely needed nowadays

Manfrotto 055MF4 Mag Fibre Tripod
Manfrotto 695CX 5 Section Carbon Fiber Monopod
Manfrotto 468MGRC4 Hydrostatic Ball Head
Manfrotto 410 Junior Geared Head
Manfrotto 701HDV Professional Mini Fluid Video Head
Manfrotto 454 Micropositioning Plate
Displays


Apple iMac 27 - I have transferred all of my photographic work to this outstanding machine. How did I ever manage without it?
 
Acer V193 in my ‘PC Darkroom’ - Not used so much now but it's useful for checking website appearance and image management on a Windows PC.
Software

Photoshop & Lightroom CC
Topaz Photo AI
Photoshop CS5
Photoshop CS3
ImageReady CS
Combine ZM
Helicon Focus
Photomatix Basic
Printers

Epson Stylus R2000
Accessories


Olympus RM‑CB2 Cable Remote Control Release
 
JJC WR-100 Wireless Remote Control
 
Hoya PRO1 Digital UVs, NDs and Circular Polarizers - “Always use the best quality filters or you might as well use bottle glass for lenses.”

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