FYI, here's the gear I currently use most for images and videos :
Camera : Canon EOS 550D ( a.k.a. T2i ). I still have my old 450D I occasionnally also use.
Lens : my favourite lens currently is the Canon EF-S 15-85 IS lens . Alternatively I also use occasionnally these Canon lenses : EF-S 10-22 ( wide-angle zoom ) . EF 50/1.4 . 85/1.8 200/2.8 L
