My first “Wish List” post is a bit outdated. many things have changed since then, both within my own realm and within the photography gear market as a whole. I took more of a “money is no object” approach before, but this time around I want to build a list that is fairly obtainable. As a matter of fact, I’ve acquired a chunk of what’s listed already. I’ll scratch things off as I get them!

I’ve been wanting to take the medium format plunge for some time now. As I stated in another post, the cost of doing so has traditionally been beyond what I and most other hobby/semi-pro photographers are willing to spend. The market has changed quite a bit since then! Quality digital backs of yesteryears have now been replaced by even bigger and better models. That, along with the mighty Nikon D800 nipping at the heels of medium format resolution has significantly decreased the price of entry into digital medium format photography.

Cameras & Lenses:

• Mamiya / PhaseOne DF
• Mamiya AFD II or III / PhaseOne 645AF (to use as a backup + film)
• MaLeaf Aptus 17 or 22
• Mamiya 45mm 2.8 AF
• Mamiya 80mm 2.8 AF
• Mamiya 210mm 4 ULD AF
• Mamiya AF Extension Tube #3

• Nikon D3X OR Nikon D800E
• Nikon 28-70mm 2.8 or 24-70mm 2.8

Lighting:

• 5 Paul C. Buff Einsteins [1 of 5 + 1 Alien Bee B800]
• 5 PocketWizard Power MC2 Einstein Receivers [1 of 5]
• Swap My 2 PocketWizard MultiMax And 1 Plus II For 2 Plus III triggers [keeping the MultiMax triggers | selling the Plus II]
• 3 Paul C. Buff Vagabond Minis [1 of 3]
• 3 Vagabond Mini Spare Batteries
• 3 Paul C. Buff LiteMod Systems [1 of 3]

Accessories:

• 5 Heavy Duty Light Stands [2 of 5]
• 2 Short Stands [1 of 2]
• LOTS Of Modifiers!!!
• Hard Waterproof Cases For Everything

I’d love to hear what’s on your wish list! Let me know in the comments below…