IN eddie’s BAG
01 Canon Eos-1d X Mark II
WEB: www.canon.co.uk
it’s the pro grade model and it’s an absolute necessity for the working professional – especially one who spends a lot of time shooting sports from the sidelines in rainy old Britain. The 1D X is rugged and reliable enough to take whatever the weather (or players tumbling out of bounds) can throw at it. It also mounts better with monsters like the 400mm lens!
02
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8l IS III USM
WEB: www.canon.co.uk
A 70-200mm lens is a perfect size for sport, because you can’t guarantee that you’ll be close to the subject you are trying to photograph. With the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8l IS III USM you can get right up close to the action and capture the detail needed. This lens will also give you the very best chance of that special moment being pin-sharp.
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Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT
WEB: www.canon.co.uk
Canon’s rangetopping flashgun boasts a guide number 60 rating and advanced features inside a weather-sealed construction. The motorized zoom has a range of 20-200mm and there’s full 180-degree swivel in both directions, while a programmable strobe/ repeat mode is also on hand should you decide that you need it.
04
Canon WFT-E8B Wireless File transmitter
WEB: www.canon.co.uk
the WFT-E8B is designed specifically for the Canon 1D X Mark II, enabling the camera to rapidly transfer files via Wi-fi as well as securely via FTP/FTPS. It also opens up remote stills and video shooting at up to 100m using the Canon Camera Connect app, and you can link up to 10 cameras to the unit.
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Canon EF 400mm f/2.8l IS II USM
WEB: www.canon.co.uk
sure, for a few quid more you could drive home in a brand new Fiat 500. If you’re shooting sports (or wildlife) for a living, though, that money is far better spent on this incredible lens. With four stops of image stabilization, lightningfast autofocus and fantastic fidelity wide open, this is stunningly good glass.
06 think tank Skin Pouch
WEB: www.thinktankphoto.com
think Tank’s Skin series of pouches and bags are perfect for professionals who need to make rapid equipment changes while staying mobile. With lens changer pouches, wide mouth openings, extra protective padding and removable seam-sealed rain covers, they’re ideal for sideline shooting situations.