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 12/03/2007 11:07:26 AM · #1
I have asked several questions of late about lighting. I think I have decided on what to purchase. I want to start taking more portrait shots. Here is the list I have come up with. Do you think its adequate or do you think I should substitute any items. Thanks in advance.

Canon EOS 40D
Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Tokina Zoom Super Wide Angle AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX Autofocus Lens for Canon
Canon 580EX II Speedlite E-TTL II Shoe Mount Flash 2x (Guide No. 190'/58 m at 105mm) with ST-E2 Transmitter Kit
Impact Digital Flash Umbrella Mount Kit - includes: 2 Impact Brand Umbrellas, Brackets, Light Stands
Canon Professional Gadget Bag 1EG - for 2 SLR Camera Bodies, 5-8 Lenses, Flash and Accessories
Impact Light Kit Bag - for Two Monolights, reflectors, cables, umbrellas and light stands.

ETA: I have the following lens:
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II

Message edited by author 2007-12-03 11:11:30.
 12/03/2007 11:12:28 AM · #2
i might get a more moderate wide angle. 17-40 or 28-105 over the 12-24 super wide. and on a 1.6x crop sensor you might be happier with the 85mm 1.8 over the 100mm macro

you could save some by getting a 580 and a 430. and maybe put the savings toward a more versitle trigger like pocket wizards or the like.

i'm not a portrait photog - so to speak, but i use a 550ex a 430ex and the st-e2 with the umbrella kit you're reffering to as well as a 17-40 f:4 L and a sigma 105mm f:2.8 ex dg macro.


12/03/2007 02:09:00 PM · #3
What is wrong with the XT?

I would recommend this bag to save some loot:

Canon 200EG

They can be had for cheaper and are good bags with plenty of room.


12/03/2007 02:31:10 PM · #4
Originally posted by rex:
What is wrong with the XT?

I would recommend this bag to save some loot:

Canon 200EG

They can be had for cheaper and are good bags with plenty of room.

Nothings wrong with my Rebel XT, actually it only has 8000+ on its shutter. I have been wanting to upgrade to a more durable body since the 20D. I was looking at the 30D (impressive) but I like the 'live view' feature on the 40D along with the newer sensor. I would say the sensor DM3 and DR are what makes me what the 40D over the 30D. But then again the 30D is $400 cheaper.
12/03/2007 04:54:43 PM · #5
It's plenty. Ultimately you're going to find more to worry about than just gear when working with people.
 12/03/2007 06:18:27 PM · #6
The Elinchrom D Lite 2 is a Fantastic Lighting set up as it provides you with Two Soft Boxes.
As for your lense I would look at the ef 50mm f1.4 or 24 - 70 f2.8
Hope this Helps a Little
 12/03/2007 06:40:40 PM · #7
Originally posted by swhiddon:
I have asked several questions of late about lighting. I think I have decided on what to purchase. I want to start taking more portrait shots. Here is the list I have come up with. Do you think its adequate or do you think I should substitute any items. Thanks in advance.

Canon EOS 40D
Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Tokina Zoom Super Wide Angle AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX Autofocus Lens for Canon
Canon 580EX II Speedlite E-TTL II Shoe Mount Flash 2x (Guide No. 190'/58 m at 105mm) with ST-E2 Transmitter Kit
Impact Digital Flash Umbrella Mount Kit - includes: 2 Impact Brand Umbrellas, Brackets, Light Stands
Canon Professional Gadget Bag 1EG - for 2 SLR Camera Bodies, 5-8 Lenses, Flash and Accessories
Impact Light Kit Bag - for Two Monolights, reflectors, cables, umbrellas and light stands.

ETA: I have the following lens:
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II


All the eqiupment in the world can't buy a good eye or a good sense of business. If you want to make money - buy less and work more, if you want to get more referrals, you must understand that lighting and a good lens won't make a good smile.

Just my two cents (but today is a bad dsy so take nothing with seriousness). lol
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