As for the gear I use (I'm linking to Ken Rockwell only b/c he provides info and links to purchase):
- I shoot a Nikon D40
- Lenses:
- AF-S Nikkor DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
- AF-S Nikkor DX 35mm f/1.8
- AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
- AF-S Nikkor DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6 VR
- A Nikon Speedlight SB-600 flash
- A battery grip since the camera body is so small
- I use the grip from Targus
- Most video is shot on my iPhone 4
- I shoot in .raw format and process in Adobe Lightroom