OK, I already did a search and as many times as I've seen the words Luggage Rack in the past, when you do a search damn near nothing comes up as is the case in almost any forum search.

I have a Giant Defy II. I really have been avoiding the rack and pannier set up but the fact is, I've become a real commuter on this bike and I like to carry camera gear with me on the cool trails around here so it looks like rack and pannier time. What do you guys like and can you point me in the right direction? If I'm going to do this, I'm going to get pretty good stuff.
I appreciate it in advance all!