What are some tips on digital SLR cameras, photography, editing, equipment?
I own a Nikon D40x that I recently purchased about a year ago.
I am planning on buying a new SLR camera, any tips on what kind of camera I should buy, or lean towards?
I would also like to some studio equipment for taking shots.
Any tips on what I need to get started?
Where can I find equipment at a affordable price?
Can any household items be substituted?
I have also been taking many pictures for people, thing is I would like to put my name, my trademark on photos so people will know who took them.
How would be able to do that?
Any tips on what program I need or should use?
If you have any more tips on taking photos, lighting, editing, cameras, lenses, flashes, etc. I would greatly appreciate it.
Since you have a Nikon D40x, I would stay with Nikon, because you can use your lens or lenses that you already do have with your new camera. You can go with the Nikon D90 or the more expensive ones such as the D300, D700. Don’t buy from Ritz camera! You’ll usually find the best deals online, like Amazon or try MySimon (for comparing prices).
"google: strobist" (I can’t link sights for some reason)
Above is a fantastic website that will help you a lot with taking better pictures and from there, you’ll know what you need to buy as far as lighting and other equipment goes. It also has a huge and helpful community of fellow "strobists" that will answer any of your questions at "flickr.com/groups/strobist/"
For editing, I would just go to youtube and search photoshop editing videos, they’re really helpful and easy to learn.
One last thing. A lens that I think every photographer should own is the 50mm 1.8d. It’s about $90, it’s one of the sharpest lenses, it has beautiful bokeh, amazing in low light situations, great for everyday use and portraits, and it’s cheap!!!
Good luck. A lot of research is needed, but it will all be worth it.
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February 16th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Another case of camera-body dysmorphic disorder… Why do you think a new body will make you better? Don’t bother with a new one… if you want to expand what you can do with the perfectly fine body that you have, invest in some quality lenses. Your money would be well spent on some lessons and a workshop or two. This is especially true if you are looking to do studio work. This way, you’ll be able to put all that sweet gear that you are going to spend $1000s on to good use.
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February 16th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Since you have a Nikon D40x, I would stay with Nikon, because you can use your lens or lenses that you already do have with your new camera. You can go with the Nikon D90 or the more expensive ones such as the D300, D700. Don’t buy from Ritz camera! You’ll usually find the best deals online, like Amazon or try MySimon (for comparing prices).
"google: strobist" (I can’t link sights for some reason)
Above is a fantastic website that will help you a lot with taking better pictures and from there, you’ll know what you need to buy as far as lighting and other equipment goes. It also has a huge and helpful community of fellow "strobists" that will answer any of your questions at "flickr.com/groups/strobist/"
For editing, I would just go to youtube and search photoshop editing videos, they’re really helpful and easy to learn.
One last thing. A lens that I think every photographer should own is the 50mm 1.8d. It’s about $90, it’s one of the sharpest lenses, it has beautiful bokeh, amazing in low light situations, great for everyday use and portraits, and it’s cheap!!!
Good luck. A lot of research is needed, but it will all be worth it.
References :
Amateur photographer.
View work at "flickr.com/photos/mustafasayed"