Whats a good digital camera for starting a photography business?
I’m wanting to start my own photography business. I start taking classes in about 5 months and I want to purchase a good camera before I begin. My price range is cheaper than $2,500.00 but can be up to that amount. I would really like to hear from photographers who are experienced and can give me good advise. I’ve been thinking about getting the Canon EOS 50D Black 15.1 MP Digital SLR. Is this a good camera? any specific Lens anyone recommends to go with it? Any help I can get I will much appreciate.
To Bob, looks like someone doesn’t know how to read. I START SCHOOL IN 5 MONTHS. but i need to get equipment first so i’m wanting advice. This is a long term goal. So next time you want to try and criticize maybe you should read the question.
To the person defending Bob. All I wanted was a little advise. If so many people are asking these questions then skip them and move on to another. Alot of you " top contributors" just have to comment on everything to bring your little points up. this is why I hate asking a questions cause I will always get these people that have no answers at all they just feel the need to say something. If your not wanting to help just please move on to the next question.
Got to ask this.
Why on earth do you think you can start a photographic business if you have absolutely no idea about photography???
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June 28th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
A canon is the best but remember it is the person behind the camera that makes the perfect picture.
Lenses 28/80 and 100/300
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June 29th, 2010 at 12:23 am
Got to ask this.
Why on earth do you think you can start a photographic business if you have absolutely no idea about photography???
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June 29th, 2010 at 12:49 am
In Bob’s defense, you are probably only the 20th person to ask this kind of question today.
edit-I was just saying that this is a question asked frequently and most people asking want to know how to open a studio today when they don’t even know what equipment they need. It is unrealistic and shows that they have no idea what they are doing or getting themselves into. Similar to the constant questions from beginners wanting to shoot their first wedding. And they are just as defensive as you when given the sound advice not to do it. Maybe this isn’t your intention but it isn’t obvious from the wording of your question. You state that you start taking classes in 5 months but don’t say when you expect to open for business. You could mean tomorrow or two years from now. We have no way of knowing.
I should have offered some advice earlier. So here goes:
I don’t think you should invest in a 50D. Instead, look into a T1i or T2i, or as someone else suggested, a 20D, 30D or 40D if you want that level of quality.
As for lenses, it really depends on what you want to shoot. For landscapes, you want a good wide angle lens. Maybe something like a 12-24mm zoom. For general photography, something like a 24-70mm f/2.8 which is also great for portraits. If you want a prime for portraits, a 50mm or an 85mm is very popular. For a macro, 90mm is popular because it makes a nice portrait lens as well. If interested in wildlife, you will need a long telephoto like a 300mm but the primes cost more than your entire budget.
I would say to start with the kit lens and maybe a 50/1.8 for now and save the rest until you know what lenses you need.
The thing is that once you start learning about photography and cameras and lenses, you won’t need to ask what you should get. You will know what you’re looking for and will be able to narrow it down to one model with a little research and checking reviews.
edit-I honestly don’t know why I have top contributor status. I don’t answer every question. In fact, I answer very few of them. I skip all of the am i pretty and could I be a model questions, I generally skip the which camera questions as well. I checked this one because you did mention starting a business. I was curious what the responses were. When I saw your reaction to Bob’s answer, I decided to respond. If not for that, I would have gone on to the next question and skipped this one.
Your response tells me that you have a lot of learning and growing up to do. If you can’t grow a thicker skin I don’t know how you think you can make it in the art world. It is tough and everyone is ready to give you their opinion whether you want it or not. So you can either take all the advice and learn from it or you can ignore it and stay right where you are.
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June 29th, 2010 at 1:31 am
you would be better off with a 20d canon, a 50mm f1.8 and say a 70-200mm f4,
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