I keep my basic camera setup relatively simple. I use mid-price range Canon DSLRs, EF wide angle zoom lenses for versatility, and a solid lighter weight Manfrotto tripod. I prefer using available light although I keep a field reflector/defuser on standby. As far as camera bodies I would rather carry two lighter mid-priced camera bodies with a pro lens than an expensive body that could fail me in the field. Some will disagree, however I've seen electronics fail even in well protected housings. I can own multiple bodies for the price of one top of the line. If most of my work was done in a studio under controlled conditions I might feel differently. You meet a lot of people carrying very expensive equipment who lean too heavily on it to produce good images. I'll take a creative mind over the best equipment any day.