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03/14/2010 12:32:27 PM · #1 |
Hello fellow DPCer's! For those who don't know me I'm an aspiring photographer with a heavy interest in portraits.
Right now I have 1000D. I'm looking to upgrade my camera for many reasons, mainly image quality and better low lighting capabilities. Also it's too small for my hands and feels very plastic like and light(after holding a 50D). I've been looking at used prices for the 1DmkII, 1DsmkI, and 5D. There's a photographer I've found on facebook that is selling his 5D for $1300 (Canadian) with the grip (which I want), everything that came in the box and it has under 10k actuations.
On the other hand I only have the 50mm 1.8 and the only lighting equipment I have is a Digital Concepts flash and the sun.
Would it be best to invest in the body? I don't quite have enough money yet, so I'm not in a rush. I'd appreciate your opinions! |
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03/14/2010 12:40:22 PM · #2 |
| Personally I would take the money you would spend on a new body and get some really good glass for the 1000d. Or studio lights if that is what you are more interested in. Good glass will last many, many more years then the camera body. Just my $.02 |
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03/14/2010 12:45:26 PM · #3 |
I think some lighting gear would be a cheap upgrade relative to the cost of the camera body and provide you greater benefit.
Lightstands and umbrellas are quite inexpensive and strobes can run anywhere from used bargain bin Vivitars (like I use) to studio lights made for the job. I shot some portraits of my coworkers the other day with this cobbled together, el-cheapo lighting kit. Not the best that's ever been seen on DPC, but I'm quite pleased with my result.
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03/14/2010 01:43:02 PM · #4 |
Thanks for the feedback guys!
I'm just worried that a nice lens might be used to its full potential on a 1000D. I'd probably get the 85mm 1.8, the 1.2 is way more than I want to spend right now. That's only $370ish new so not too bad.
As far as lighting I'd want something that is portable, I'd rather shoot outside or somewhere else rather than at home in a studio like setting. I've been looking at DIY studio lighting so I might give that a try and save some money.
I don't know yet I have conflicting opinions about every possible choice haha.
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03/14/2010 02:41:11 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Senay:
As far as lighting I'd want something that is portable, I'd rather shoot outside or somewhere else rather than at home in a studio like setting. I've been looking at DIY studio lighting so I might give that a try and save some money. |
Even if you shoot outside, for portraiture you'll probably need reflectors and diffusers -- stuff that is probably easy to make yourself.
Don't forget to check out second-hand stores for materials and resources -- I've gotten two camera bags, a (Targus) laptop bag, and a folding aluminum display/presentation easel, nothing costing over $5 USD. Also check auto parts stores for spring-loaded windshield sun-blockers -- I have some which have silvered cloth which work well as reflectors. |
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03/14/2010 03:25:22 PM · #6 |
I would agree on getting the good lens first, then later the better camera body. If you do plan to upgrade to full frame later, get lenses that will work with full frame.
Best of luck to you in your portraiture adventures.
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03/14/2010 04:02:58 PM · #7 |
| You really really can take good portraits with no expensive equiptment.. |
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03/14/2010 04:53:29 PM · #8 |
| First get the lens ..Sounds like you want to go with primes and I understand you since I use to think like that myself but the reality is that by the time you get them all L series 24 50 85mm you will probably grow old and out of money so I would suggest the 24-70 f/2.8 L great glass for portraits it's about 1200$. Then, when you get a little more money, go for that Full Frame goodness 5D. As far as lighting goes .. I would recommend a couple of old Nikon SB26's .. the great thing about them is that they have built in optical slave and no need for additional PocketWizards...Ch Ching!!! more money in your pocket that could go towards some stands, umbrellas, reflectors .... |
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03/14/2010 05:49:29 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
[ Also check auto parts stores for spring-loaded windshield sun-blockers |
Two for $8 at Wal-mart
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