I started my photography journey many years ago on an old 400D, but all the stuff I wanted to photograph, my camera couldn't handle!
Then I upgraded to the Canon 1DX Mk1, and wow what a change!
People really started to respond to the photos I was taking, and wow, how rewarding that felt! Whilst I love my 1DX, it is heavy, by the time I add my lenses, I carry 10 kilos round with me on a wildlife shoot, or for sports, and usually about 4 kilos on my face, often at awkward angles. Combine this with a diminishing battery life, carrying a large laptop with me to transfer the photos, and a sensor that is starting to reach its limit, and not able to do as much in low light, I'm feeling the need for lighter, more up to date equipment.
I am now set up as a professional photographer, with a website and new Instagram coming out, but to combine my new work with a new piece of kit is going to make running the business so much easier, with wireless connectivity speeding up image processing and reducing the need for heavy gear.
Thank you for taking the time to read my short story, and thank you in advance to those who donate.