Photographic equipment
The work horse that I make my living with is the excellent Canon 1Ds, if it can survive a pro it must be good. The Canon 5D is a cracking camera and is also recommended not as tough as the Canon 1Ds but produces stunning results.

I am often asked about non-pro easy to use cameras and you cannot beat the Canon G7 which can produce amazing images.
Canon EOS 1Ds - Digital camera - SLR - 11.1 Mpix - body only - supported memory: CF - blackCanon PowerShot G7 Digital Camera - Black (10.0MP, 6x Optical Zoom) 2.5" LCDCanon EOS 5D Digital SLR Camera (incl. EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens Kit)
Canon EOS 1Ds - Digital camera - SLR - 11.1...
Canon PowerShot G7 Digital Camera - Black (...
Canon EOS 5D Digital SLR Camera (incl. EF 2...
Gitzo Explorer Carbon 3 Sect G2227Gitzo Ball Head 0 G075Lastolite Refl 38" Gold/White   3841
Gitzo Explorer Carbon 3 Sect G2227

Excellent general duty tripod, check it is high enough. I use a nine feet high Manfrotto for reach but the Gitzo for most uses.
Gitzo Ball Head 0 G075

Good head for light use, if you are using long lenses see the Kirk range.
Lastolite Refl 38" Gold/White 3841