Canon cameras have always been more than just cameras in my practice - they are companions in inquiry, presence, and transmission. Each body I’ve worked with has carried me through phases of teaching, mentoring, and personal exploration. My preferences are not about chasing specifications, but about aligning photography with education and sustainability.
Training Philosophy
I train photographers equally across the full Canon EOS and EOS R systems - from those just beginning their journey to professionals refining their craft. My principle is simple: I train with what I use. Every camera I recommend is one I have personally worked with, or tested, and trusted in both my own practice and in guiding others.
By photographing and training across both systems, I demonstrate continuity: the EOS line as a foundation of reliability and the EOS R line as a bridge into the future of mirrorless and AI‑driven innovation. Students benefit from seeing how each system excels in different genres, and how the choice of camera and lens combination can align with their own journey of inquiry and transformation.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II — Birds in Flight Photography
The EOS 7D Mark II remains a trusted companion for capturing birds in flight.
- Paired with EF telephoto lenses, it delivers fast autofocus and robust tracking performance.
- For students and professionals alike, it demonstrates how precision and speed can be harnessed to capture fleeting moments in nature.
- In my training, it serves as a benchmark for those drawn to avian and action subjects, showing how technical mastery and patience converge in the pursuit of presence.
The EOS 6D Mark II is my preferred DSLR for macro, close‑ups, landscapes, and long exposure photography.
- With EF lenses suited to macro and wide-angle genres, it offers excellent detail, dynamic range, and low-light capability.
- Its full-frame sensor and intuitive handling make it ideal for exploring texture, light, and form.
- In training, it bridges accessibility and capability, showing developing photographers how to expand their creative horizons while offering professionals the precision they demand.
Canon EOS R6 Mark III — Future‑Proofing and Transmission
Recently, I added the Canon EOS R6 Mark III to my training system. This camera represents both a technical upgrade and a symbolic gesture toward transmission in the age of AI.
- Paired with RF lenses designed for versatility and innovation, it offers advanced autofocus, image stabilization, and sensor design.
- It aligns with my workshop agenda, where I explore the role of AI in upcoming camera bodies and its relationship to CI Theory and the CI‑photographer.
- For me, it is not just a new camera - it is a declaration of sufficiency, sustainability, and credibility in mentoring.
Legacy and Transmission
My preferred Canon line-up for personal photography:
- Canon EOS 7D Mark II with EF telephoto lenses for Birds in Flight
- Canon EOS 6D Mark II with EF landscape and long exposures
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III with RF lenses future proofing / AF performance
Each camera and lens combination is a companion in inquiry, chosen not only for technical excellence but for its resonance with my philosophy of presence and transformation.
As I continue to train photographers equally across the EOS and EOS R systems, I invite each student to discover their own preferred companions - tools that align not only with their technical needs but with their journey of inquiry and growth.
