Cate's Toolbox

"A determined soul will do more with a rusty monkey wrench than a loafer will accomplish with all the tools in a machine shop." {Robert Hughes}

Curious to know what I use to create my artwork?  Here's a listing of my complete tool box, including my "wish list" at the very bottom of this page.  Some pieces I've purchased new, with hard earned pennies.  I've also been fortunate to pick up well cared for equipment at yard sales, resale shops, on Ebay, and at Craigslist.  Still other pieces, like a few of my vintage cameras, were gifts from childhood.  Photography has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.  My first camera was a Kodak Instamatic, given to me when I was in Kindergarten.  I've been smitten ever since.  That being said, I'm always learning.  Always grateful for new teachers and more opportunities to experiment.  Photography has provided me with a way to express myself when words fail.  My tools are like old friends.  Each one a companion on this creative journey I call my life.  -Cate


COMPUTER GEAR
MacBook Pro 17" Laptop
Dell 17" Laptop
Wacom Intuos Tablet & Pen
Spyder 3 Monitor Calibration Tool

CAMERAS (Digital)
Leica D-Lux 5 Camera c.2011
Leica D-Lux 4 Camera c.2009
Nikon d700 Camera c.2009
Nikon d300 Camera c. 2008
Nikon d70 Camera c.2004

CAMERAS (Film)
Rollieflex Twin Lens Reflex Camera c.1952
Leica M3 Double Stroke c.1955
Argus C3 Standard c.1958
Nikon n70 Camera c.1996
Polaroid Folding SX-70, Accessory Kit #184 & Flash Cubes
Nickelodeon Vintage Photoblaster Plastic Camera

CAMERAS (Vintage Collectables & Experimental Shots)

Polaroid One Step (Rainbow & White) & Flash Cubes
Polaroid 103 Automatic Land Camera & Flash
Polaroid Highlander Land Camera & Accessories
Polaroid Izone Plastic Camera
Brownie Bull's-Eye Camera & Flash
Brownie Hawkeye Camera
Brownie Baby Camera
Kodak Instamatic x-15 Camera

Kodak Instamatic x-35 Camera

Kodak Instamatic 104 Camera

Kodak No.2 (c. 1913) Folding Camera
Kodak Dakon Shutter Folding Camera
Agfa PD16 Ready Set Folding Camera
Sabre 620 Camera
Argoflex 75 Camera
Zeiss Ikon Box-Tengor Camera
Mercury Satellite 127 Camera
Spartus Press Camera

LENS
Nikon 14-24mm f 2.8 Lens
Nikon 24-70mm f 2.8 Lens
Nikon 70-200mm f 2.8 Lens
Nikon 50mm f 1.8 Lens
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E
Lumix 18mm Adapter Lens for Leica D-Lux

LENSBABY GEAR
Lensbaby Composer
Lensbaby Pinhole/Zoneplate Lens
Lensbaby Plastic Lens
Lensbaby Single Glass Lens
Lensbaby Double Glass Lens
Lensbaby 12mm Fisheye Lens
Lensbaby 1.6x Telephoto Lens
Lensbaby 0.6 Wide Angle Lens
Lensbaby Macro Kit +4 & +10

LIGHT GEAR

Two Nikon SB 900 Speedlights

One Nikon SB 800 Speedlight

One Nikon SB 28 Speedlight

Sekonic L-358 Flash Meter

SC--29 Sinc Cord

CAMERA SUPPORTS
Manfrotto 680B Monopod
Manfrotto 3229 Head
Manfrotto 3001 Tripod

Manfrotto 3265 Head

Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod

Manfrotto 488RC2 Head

CAMERA BAGS
Jill-e Jack Brown Rolling Luggage Bag
Billingham Black & Tan Hadley Pro Shoulder Bag
Tamrac Pro5 Shoulder Bag
Lowepro Sling Backpack
Leica D-lux 5 & 4 Eveready Cases
Bogen Tripod Bag

ACCESSORIES
Giottos Dust Rocket-Air Pump
SanDisk SD Cards
SanDisk Compact Flash Cards
Calumet Battery Charger & Rechargeable Batteries
Nikon MB-D10 Camera Body Battery Grip
Leica EVF 1 Viewfinder
Leica Brilliant Viewfinder
Leica D-lux 5 & 4 Handgrips

MY WISH LIST  - we all have to have goals & dreams!
Leica M9 Rangefinder
Leica 50mm f 0.95 Noctilux M Lens

"Do not wait; the time will never be just right.  Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along."  {George Herbert}