Friday Photography Blog by Kerem Hanci: A Growing Family

In the last few months, I have been doing a lot of research, talking to my fellow photographers and thinking about my professional needs when it comes to my equipment.

When one is a professional photographer, it is important to use the gear that will allow you to portray your talent and satisfy the client's needs. Although I had a number of lenses and a couple of cameras, I needed to extend the range and capabilities of my gear.

In addition, as I book more gigs, I want to have a reliable, talented partner with whom I also happen to get a long well... Who is better than my wife, whose work you have seen here in several occasions, specifically on this blog entry.

I never cared for the discussions about which camera brand is better... Canon or Nikon? I think both companies are putting out very good quality products.

I started with my father's Zenit 122 camera, which I still have at my place.

The camera that started it all... Here it is, Zenit 122 with a Zenit Helios 44M-5 58mm f2 and a Tumax 16 flash attached to it.
I also have a Kontep 200mm f4 and a Sekonic StudioDeluxe II lightmeter.
Although not in mint condition, they still work.

And than I had a couple of Minoltas before I switched to Nikon. I lost my first Minolta when my apartment building went in flames during the time I lived in Montpellier, France. I gave the second one to my father in exchange of his Zenith, which has a sentimental value for me.

Now, instead of going through a painful change from one brand to another (as you can see, I have an extended family of Nikon products) I stick with Nikon, which I am extremely happy with.

So here they are, the three new members of the family.