Nikon D4 - With 16.2 megapixels in a newly designed FX-format image sensor, the D4 handles all lighting conditions seamlessly. The ISO sensitivity range is from 100 to 12800 at normal settings, expandable to ISO 50 equivalent or ISO 204800 equivalent. It has amazing 1080p video. We love this camera! It's very dependable and the primary camera in our bags.

Nikon D800 - A great camera with a groundbreaking 36.3MP FX-format CMOS sensor and 1080p video.

Nikon D3s - It is a great camera for still image capture and competes with any video camera (traditional or HDSLR) currently available. The large, full-frame sensor produces incredible color rendition and extremely high quality in the high ISOs. This is the perfect camera for any sports, landscape or documentary photographer or videographer.

Nikon D3 - The best camera available if you are only looking to make high quality still images. It does not capture video. We use this camera for sports, landscape and wedding photography. We own seven D3s bodies, but we own 27 D3 bodies. It is a very important camera in our workflow.

Nikon D3x This camera produces the largest raw (NEF) file of any DSLR or HDSLR on the market. We use this camera for all portraits. It is also a great camera for architectural photography. It does not have the same high ISO capabilities as the D3 or D3s, but produces the most robust NEF file of any of them.

Nikon D7000 – Created to be the replacement for the D90, this camera is wonderful for when we are on the road shooting 1080p video.

Nikon D300s - A great option for a smaller HDSLR. It's similar to the D90 in that it also has a 1.5x crop. It is, however, more expensive than the D90, but is better as a still camera as it allows the user easier manual control.

Nikon D700 - The perfect tool for a documentary photographer. It is small and lightweight with a full-frame sensor that is equivalent to that of the D3.  It does not capture video.

Nikon D90 - The first HDSLR camera made. It is a DX camera, meaning it has a 1.5x crop. We've been using it since it was released in fall of 2009.  It is a small and inexpensive option if you are looking to get started in the world of HDSLRs. We use it frequently as a third or fourth camera on video shoots.

Nikon P7000 – A great little camera which also shoots 1080p video.

Nikon Coolpix P300 – A fun little camera, that is very affordable and easy to use.

Nikon Coolpix S9100 – This camera is wonderful walk around camera. Fits in your pocket and still shoots full HD video.

AF-S 14-24 mm f/2.8 ED - The sharpest lens in this focal length. We always have one of these in our backpacks. It is sharp and versatile. Perfect for landscape, portraiture and daily life feature photography.

AF-S DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED – A very sharp and versatile lens. It is made for DX cameras such as the D300, D300s, D90 and D7000. Bill always had this lens on either a D300s or D7000 on his shoulder since it is lightweight and produces high quality images and video.

AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED - Another member of the Nikkor wide angle zoom lenses. Like all Nikons, it is extremely sharp. We like this lens for football and horse racing.

AF-S 50mm f/1.4G – As one of our favorite lenses, it is compact and extremely sharp. The f/1.4 allows you to eliminate depth if field and focus in on your subject. It is perfect for portraiture, documentary photography. It is also great for video due to its long focus throw.

AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED - The perfect lens for photo reproduction of slides, negatives and archival materials. We love this lens for detail photography for documentary and feature stories. It also reproduces highlights extremely well, allowing you to create beautiful backlit imagery.

AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED - Our go-to portrait lens, for both still and video. Bill has made countless portraits for Sports Illustrated and other publications with this lens, and we now use it frequently for video interviews.

AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR - Another great lens for portraits.

AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II – The sharpest lens in its focal length. We generally stay away from zoom lenses in the medium to telephoto categories because they are so rarely of high quality. This lens, however, is always in our bag. It is a versatile lens that we use in a variety of situations.

AF-S VR 200mm f/2G IF-ED – Another one of our favorite lenses. It renders extremely high quality images and video. The low depth-of-field allows us to use this lens in extremely low light. We love this lens for video for that exact reason.

AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED – This is a great telephoto lens if you are on the move. It is light for its size and, like all Nikkor lenses, captures sharp images with amazing color rendition.

AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR - Bill's go-to lens. It is perfect for sports, outdoor and feature photography.

AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR - The monster of the Nikkor lenses. It is the best lens in its class. The 600mm compresses scenes and allows you to focus in on his subjects. This is easily Bill's favorite lens for football, horse racing and anything else he can find a reason to use it for.

PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED

PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED

PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D

AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon 50mm f/1.2 - This is an excellent manual focus lens, which works perfectly for shooting video.

AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED - We depend heavily on this lens for remote camera use. For sports shooting, it is one of our essentials.

AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED - Pound for pound, this is the best deal out there. It is lightweight and incredibly sharp.

AF-S VR Mirco-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G - This lens is crazy sharp. It is truly a photojournalists dream.

AF DC-NIKKOR 135mm f/2D - This is an excellent portrait lens.

AF DX Fisheye-NIKKOR 10.5mm f/2.8G ED - It's always important to use fisheye lenses sparingly because of the inherent distortion. But when the situation is right, this lens is an excellent solution.

AF Fisheye-NIKKOR 16mm f/2.8D - This is another great solution when you need to use a fisheye lens.

Reflex Nikkor 500mm f5 - This is a rare, but fun lens. Bill's friend Sam found this one and arranged for him to purchase it.

Nikon 300/2 ED-IF - This is a very rare lens we use occasionally. Unfortunately, it is no longer in production.

AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II

AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II

AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III

Speedlight SB-900s - We always carry a few Speedlight SB-900s in our camera bags. They are perfect for portraits in the field. They are small and create high quality light for their size. They also come in handy when larger strobes fail or the power goes out, which has happened. Take our advice and never leave home without one. Joe McNally has written extensively on the use of these strobes.

Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 - A necessary addition to the SB-900s. The commander allows you to control as many speedlights as you need to for a multiple light setup.  We always have one of these in our camera bags.

Elinchrome Ranger RX Speed AS - A great strobe for in the field portraiture. They are battery powered, allowing you to make great portraits out of the studio. The packs are also heavy which doubles its purpose as a sandbag if wind is an issue. (If you prefer lighter equipment check out the Ranger Quadra AS.)

Ranger A Speed-Head – The Ranger A Speed-Head works with the Ranger RX Speed AS. The lights are extremely high quality.

Ranger RX RingFlash 1500 – The Ranger RX RingFlash 1500 is also used with the Ranger RX Speed AS. The Ringflash eliminates face shadows and creates a very sharp image and edgy effect.

EL Octa 190 cm - One of our favorite light diffusers. It creates a wide, soft light that shapes your subject.

EL Strip 33x175 cm – Another great light diffuser. The strip boxes give your subject shape and definition, allowing you to throw focus on a particular aspect of your subject, such as muscles and facial angles. We frequently use strip boxes in conjunction with an octabox.

EL Recta 72x175 cm - Another light diffuser we use frequently with the Elinchrome lighting system. This light can be used with the Ranger RX Speed AS or the Ranger Quadra AS via the Adapter Ring 26339.

Ranger Quadra AS - One of our favorite battery pack flashes. It is the little brother of the Ranger RX Speed AS. It is much lighter but still creates strong and beautiful light. It is not as powerful as the Ranger RX Speed AS but is very useful for non-studio portraits.

Reflector Adapter RQ-EL – It allows you to use the Rotalux Softbox Octa 135 cm box on the Ranger Quadra AS, along with other light shaping boxes. We use this adapter frequently with the Quadra system.

Rotalux Softbox OCta 135 cm – This is our go-to softbox when we use the Ranger Quadra AS. It creates beautiful, soft light and is quick and easy to setup and break down.

EL-Skyport System - One of our favorite parts of the Elinchrome system. They work like radios, but are small and easy to use. They take up no packing space, which is important for us, and work flawlessly, also important. It is good to have a radio system you can rely on when you're traveling and working on a tight deadline.

Chimera Triolet Convertible Omni-directional Light - Our favorite video light. It is a hot-light that creates warm, beautiful light for video portraits and interviews. Chimera has always created some of the best light shapers and soft boxes and this light allows us to light video in a similar way to how we've always lit still portraits, making the transition to video lighting much more simple.

Single/Dual Axis Stand Adapters – These are necessary additions to the Chimera system. They fit the lights onto stands and allow you to direct the light in ways that most adapter will not.

OctaPlus light bank - Our go-to video light shaper. We use it with the triolets and, much like the EL Octa 190 cm we use for stills, the Octa for video also creates a soft, wide light that gives your subject shape and definition.

Junior PLUS light bank – We use this light bank in conjunction with the OctaPlus to give the subject more definition against the background by highlighting certain aspects of the subject.

Chimera Laterns - We use these lanterns, especially the Pancake Lantern all the time for lighting video sets. It gives great omni-directional soft light.

Chimera LED Lightbank - The LED Lightbank is very compact and a powerful option for when we are traveling.

Lastolite TriGrip Reflectors – These reflectors are a must have for any photographer. They come in several colors and pack down small for traveling. We use these frequently in place of or in conjunction with strobe systems. They are also great for video since they create constant light. We use them in combination with the Triolets as well as by themselves if there is no power available.

Manfrotto 504 Fluid Head HD with the 536 Legs - Our favorite combination for video. When we shoot video we are always on a tripod. It is the only way to ensure high quality video capture, no matter what camera system you are using. This combination allows us fluid, stable movement under all circumstances, and also lets us use the D3s as a hybrid – we never want to take away our ability to make still photos. The camera was made to do both and we want to use it that way.

Manfrotto 509 HD Fluid Head - This is our main tripod head for shooting video.

Manfrotto 503 HD Fluid Head

GM5541 monopod - The best monopod on the market. It is sturdy but compact. It is also tall enough for Bill and small enough for Laura. We always have at least one of these when we travel.

Manfrotto 529B Hi Hat – Perfect for low angles, telephoto video. It is extremely stable, allowing us to use the large Nikkor telephoto lenses at a low angle to create separation between the subject and the background.

Manfotto 516 Pro Video Head - A great head for video and still alike. We use this head with the 529B Hi Hat.

C1575B Avenger Super Clamp - We use the clamps when we use remote cameras, which is often. It is extremely strong but easy to secure. We use it for basketball, horse racing and other remotes.

035 X Super Clamp Inox – This super clamp is also great for remote cameras. Like the Avenger Super Clamp, it is very strong but easy to secure.

Manfrotto 536 with the Manfrotto 526 HDV fluid head - Perfect for video and stills. It is similar to the Manfrotto 504 Fluid Head with the 536 Legs, the 536 is simply an older fluid head, but it is still stable and fluid.

482 Micro Ball Head - A great ball head to use in combination with the super clamps for remote cameras. This head is great for still photo capture. It is not fluid, so it's not great for video. We like this ball head because it is strong and small, which is good for packing.

410 Junior Geared Head - A great head for still images. It allows you to turn the head millimeters at a time, making it perfect for stabilizing your composition of choice. We like this head for outdoor photography and we use it frequently with our strip camera which we use for horse racing and track and field and NASCAR.

Cinevate Atlas HD - Cinevate makes the most high quality DSLR video non-tripod supports. The Cinevate Atlas HD is a linear tracking system that allows you to use your DSLR in a cinema-like format. It is extremely stable, allowing us to use it with an assortment of lenses from 14-24mm f/2.8 to the 600mm f/4. We love this system and use it in almost all of our video productions. For a smaller solution, we also use the Cinevate Table Dolly.

Pegasus DSLR Table Dolly - The Pegasus is so efficient and convenient for us. We take it anywhere and it is perfect way for us to capture many angles.

Simplis + Cyclops DSLR Viewfinder -

Atlas 200 Camera Slider - This slider is easy to put together and very versatile, while being strong enough to support even our long lenses.

Atlas 10 DSLR Camera Slider

Avenger A480 Baby Steel Stacker Stands - Our favorite travel light stands. The are heavy, making them very stable, and they stack together, making packing quick, easy and space efficient.

Avenger A700 Junior Boom Stand by Manfrotto – This boom stand is small, but strong. We use it to lift strobes and video lights above a subject, giving you more use and versatility with your lights. It is especially useful when your subject is a group of people, such as a sport team.

Avenger 40-Inch C-Stand Kit 33 Silver Steel

Manfrotto Variable Friction Arm - We have 75 of these and use them all the time when shooting sports or music videos.

7' Black Mini Stacker Stands Set of 3 +015 Top

8'Black Stacker Stand +015 Top

Black Aluminium 3-Section Stacker Stand

Combi-Boom Stand, 3-Section Stand with Sand Bag

Manfrotto Nano Clamp - These are always handy to have in our gear bags.

Manfrotto Super Clamp - We have at least 100 of these and use the super clamps all the time for various projects.

PocketWizard MultiMAX – The PocketWizard works perfectly when we are using remote cameras. It allows you to trigger remotes from a distance and on several channels. You can also use these to trigger multiple strobes if you are not using the EL Skyport System.

Red River Paper – We use Red River for all of our printing needs. The paper is extremely high quality and comes in a variety of sizes and lusters.

Lacie Rugged Hard Drives - We always travel with at least two Lacie Rugged hard drives. They are extremely reliable and small for their storage capacity. In the digital age there is no excuse for lost images. We always back up our images twice in case of theft or hard drive crashes.

Lacie 4Big Quadra - We archive images and video from each year in a Lacie 4Big Quadra. It is a raided system, meaning it automatically stores your information on at least two drives. We use the 6 terabyte drives. We have one for each year.

Apple X-serve, X-san raids - We use the Apple X-serve, X-san raids to back up our master archive. It is a raided system connected to our main computer through fiber optic cable. We back up all of our favorite images on this system as well as Final Cut Pro video projects.

Macbook Pros - We travel everywhere with our 17-inch Macbook Pros. Most of the work we do is on the road and having a compact, reliable editing system is important. The Macbooks are fast and have every piece of software we need to complete any job.

Final Cut Studio - Our video editing software of choice. It is robust but easy to use and allows us to create a variety of different video productions.

Aperture - Our favorite system for imaging and archiving our still images. Aperture 3 also allows us to archive video and audio, as well as produce high quality video productions in a very short amount of time. Aperture 3 is the perfect tool for photographers looking to break into the multimedia world. The slideshow function of the program is easy to use and gives you access to video, stills and audio.

Datacolor Ð The Datacolor software is an essential for our computers and printing operations. We use the Spyder3 Elite to calibrate our cameras to our computers and our computer to our printers. It makes our whole workflow much more seamless.

iLife and iWork – Essentials for any studio. We use Garage Band (part of iLife) frequently to make music for our multimedia pieces.

Kata FlyBy-76 PL - This is Bill's onboard carryon camera case.

Kata Bug 205 - A brand new backpack from Kata. It's very durable, rugged and has tons of great storage spaces. Perfect for being on the road.

Kata FlyBy-74 PL - Very handy organizer bag. We load the Elinchrome Quadra strobes into this bag, and we can carry it easily onto any aircraft, making sure we have what we need when we hit the ground.

Kata DR-467 - A great travel backpack. It holds a 17-inch laptop and has padding for carrying cameras and hard ware. It is smaller than the other Kata backpacks and works best when in combination with a camera roller bag. We always have this bag on our backs when we go for walks through cities. It is perfect for carrying extra equipment while feature hunting.

Kata RL-302 - Bill has traveled with this bag many thousands of miles. It holds a 17-inch laptop in an easily-accessible compartment in the back, making security quick and easy. It also has pouches you can take on and off the bag for easy storage in overhead space and efficient organization.

Kata HB-207 - The ideal hiker backpack. It holds two to three DSLR bodies and up to eight lenses, including a 400mm f/2.8. It is our favorite backpack to take when we know we will be on foot for several hours. It also holds a 17-inch laptop and has very good protection while still remaining light-weight.

Kata BP-502 – This is another good hiker bag. It is slightly larger than the HB-207, allowing for even more customizable equipment storage. Like all Kata bags, it is light-weight, but very strong.

Kata W-92 and W-94 – These bags can be used as waist or shoulder bags. We use these bags all the time to carry extra lenses, cards and other accessories.

Kata OC-97 - Our favorite traveling case. It is perfect for packing tripods, light stands, and many other supports and lighting equipment. It is strong enough to withstand heavy airline travel and has an attachable dolly so you can roll instead of carry the case.

Kata Bumblebee-220 PL - This is Bill's backpack of choice. It's perfect for airplanes and durable enough to withstand all the traveling we do.

Kata ATB-80-120 - These bags provide extra protection for our light stands and make our gear easier to transport.

Kata LS-36 - It provides an extra layer of protection for our tripods.