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The MacBook Pro 16" is the power behind my editing workstation. When upgrading to a new editing station, I wanted a super fast computer but stayed small and out of the way. This little machine fits those needs and runs cool on my desk. I love this computer so much that I have 2 of them. One for my desk and one for one the road. |
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Apple 32" XDR Display After years of searching for the ultimate high-resolution monitor for my Mac, I found the Apple 32" XDR Pro 6K Monitor. This display is amazingly sharp and lets me see exceptional detail in all my photos. This monitor holds it's calibration and can be viewed from different angles without degradation of brightness or color. It is not cheap, but it is worth every penny. |
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Datacolor SpyderX Display Calibration System In order to keep my photos color accurate, I use the SpyderX Display Calibration System to keep my monitor calibrated. Without this piece of equipment, I would not know whether my images were accurately retouched for color and brightness.
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For the last 10 years, I have relied on the Wacom Intuos graphics tablets for almost all of my retouching. I love these tablets so much that I carry more than one to each Olympics. This pressure sensitive tablet will cut your retouching time down for sure. Heck - my main machine does not have a mouse anymore. I use the Intuos Pro for all my applications, even email. |
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I use the TourBox in combination with the Wacom Intuos Pro when I am retouching photos. My right hand is on the Wacom pen and my left hand is selecting tools in Photoshop and adjusting brush sizes. This little box has become a "must have" in my arsenal. |
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All of my retouching is done in Adobe Photoshop, the undisputed king of photo editing software. |
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Although Photo Mechanic is not as well known as other applications, it is as important, if not more than Photoshop to me. I use Photo Mechanic to cull through all my photos to determine which images are removed and which ones are saved and retouched. This program is one of the biggest time savers for me and helps me make my crazy fast deadlines at the Olympics. If you want to try it out, they offer a 30-day trial here. You can also get 15% off by using the code “JEFFCABLE” at checkout. |
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Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 Printer I used to use a printing service to print my images, but then recently switched to the Canon PRO-1000 printer. I now do my printing on this amazing printer. It prints both glossy and fine art papers all the way up to 17" wide and has large ink cartridges, so I am not changing them all the time. |
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Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4100 Printer When I need to print REALLY large images, I print on my Canon Pro-4100 printer, which lets me print images as large as 44" by 100 feet. This is perfect for printing poster sized images for my clients. |
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As you can imagine, I have accumulated a massive collection of photos and videos over the years, and with that comes a need to store them all. I use the QNAP NAS RAID system with large Seagate IronWolf hard drives for massive storage. I have two of their NAS systems, one for my studio and one remote for offsite backup. |
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I never show up to an event without my Gitzo GT2532 tripods. Whenever I am taking photos from the back of a temple or church, I have my cameras mounted on this tripod. Why this model? Because it provides the best stability with light weight. |
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Whenever I travel, I pack my clothes, shoes and my Gitzo GT2540 travel tripod. I rarely travel anywhere without these legs. What makes this tripod so great is the combination of rigidity, light weight and the ability to fold into itself to make it so easy to pack and take with me, even in my carryon bag. |
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I use the Gitzo GM5561 Monopod for all my sports shooting with a big lens. This is probably one of the most important pieces of equipment for me at the Olympic Games, since I am constantly using large lenses. This Gitzo monopod is my back saver. What I love about this particular model is the light weight and the fact that it collapses down to almost nothing. |
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I spent years looking for the right ballhead for me. After an exhaustive search, I found the Acratech ballheads and now use them for all my tripods (and even for my monopod in many situations). These heads are built like a tank and work flawlessly. |
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ProGrade Digital is a company founded by the original executives of Lexar and makes awesome memory cards and readers for the professional photographer and videographer. The products are very fast, and more importantly, very reliable! |
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People really underestimate the importance of card readers. I use the fastest memory cards and fastest readers to speed up my workflow. For this reason I rely on the ProGrade Digital readers so that I can download my photos at a blistering pace. |
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When I head off to photograph an event, my bag is full of Canon 600 EX-RT Flash units. These are not only high powered flashes but they talk to each other. The older flash units communicated to each other with infrared which did not work reliably. With the 600 EX-RT flash units, Canon introduced a true wireless communication that is easy to use and reliable. When I switched to these new flashes, it was a game changer for my event photography. |
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When I need to take a lot of camera gear with me (which is quite often), I use the ThinkTank Photo Airport Security v2.0 rolling bags. I put a ton of miles on my rolling bags and this one just keeps going. It is versatile and built with the best quality materials. If you click on the bag or the link above you will automatically get a discount and an extra gift from ThinkTank. |
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I have a lot of people who email me asking about cameras and lenses, but rarely do they ever ask about what camera backpack I use. You know what? They should. They are a critical piece of equipment. I use the ThinkTank Photo StreetWalker HardDrive backpacks almost every day. This backpack is comfortable, holds tons of gear (and my laptop) and is built to last. I also love the extra pockets for my wallet, passport, charging cables and other little goodies. If you click on the bag or the link above you will automatically get a discount and an extra gift from ThinkTank. |
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Ever since using the Canon 600EX-RT flashes, I set up Manfrotto Alu Master Air-Cushioned Stands at events to have remote flashes in different corners of the room. These stands are sturdy and raise to 12' tall. You can even buy them in a 3 pack and they snap together for easy transport. |
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Like photo backpacks, people tend to overlook the importance of a good camera strap. For many years I used a neck strap and finally got tired of the neck strain and discomfort. Then I came across the BlackRapid camera straps and have sworn by them ever since. These shoulder straps are comfortable and so easy to use. I can swing my camera into position in no time and never miss a shot. Most importantly, I can wear this all day long, even with a big camera and lens and not feel strained in any way. |
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Tiffen Circular Polarizing Filters There is one filter that can not be replaced with software, and that is the circular polarizing filter. I always carry the Tiffen Digital HT Circular Polarizing Multi-Coated Filters because it does not degrade the quality of my lenses and works great for those great blue sky days and around water. |
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For the longest time, I refused to put UV filters in front of my lenses. I did not want to degrade the quality of my images. But then I saw the Tiffen Ultra Clear Digital HT Filters which are perfectly clear. I now use these to protect the front of all my lenses. |
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I have used many different brands of rechargeable batteries over the years, but have now standardized on the Powerex AA Rechargeable Ni_MH batteries. They charge fast, work well and last a really long time. |
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Many years ago I used a charger that would recharge AA batteries in hours. This meant that I had to plan far in advance before a big event. Then I switched to the Powerex MH-801D 8 Cell 1-Hour Charger and my life got easier. This charger is the best! It recharges batteries in less than an hour, and can recondition the batteries as well. I also like that each cell is charged independently, not in a group of four. |
