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Panasonic LUMIX G85 4K Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera on Amazon at or B&H Photo at
PANASONIC LUMIX G X Vario Lens, 12-35mm, F2.8 ASPH., Professional Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, POWER Optical I.S. H-HS12035 on Amazon at or B&H Photo at
Audio Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone on Amazon at or B&H Photo at I use my AT2020 for pretty much all my studio setting videos. The sound is great and the price is a real bargain.
NEEWER Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stand on Amazon at
Zoom H4n Portable Digital Recorder on Amazon at or B&H Photo at I use my H4n in most studio settings where I need XLR inputs.
Hosa HMIC010 Pro REAN XLR Microphone Cable on Amazon at or B&H Photo at I use my Hosa cables for all my XLR mic connections.
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I have to agree, The equipment is far less important then the talent and creativity of the photographer. I tend to shoot with "lower end" DSLR's. I love my little XTi, and I find there is little I cant do with it. But just to go to the extreme end of the spectrum here, this summer I lost the XTi on the bus on my way to Santa Monica Pier for a beach shoot. (I was able to rerieve it later) So when I got there all i had with me was my first DSLR, a Nikon D100 (6.1 megapixels) with a cracked kit lens. but with a more then a little effort I got some really great shots with that dinosaur that are still front row center in both the model and my portfolios.
sorry for my stupid question, but how do you sell your landscapes , i have nice landscapes myself but no idea where and how to sell them….im greatfull for every tip …peace
Its the lens that matters .. any camera body can make good images if you know what your doing.
nikon D90 and i love it !!
I shot my first wedding with a D80. It did ok for me but it hard to get usuable quality when shooting anywhere at or above 800 ISO. now I use a D7000 and I'm comfortable with its capabilities.
So…..Mat…D7000 is low end, are u crazy??
Hi, I'm about to shoot my first photography make up but i'm just using Nikon D3100 and a 18-55 mm kit lens. So I'm not a pro. I just want to know if there's other issues with Nikon D3100 when it comes to resolutions and sharpness. Somehow I'm having problems with it.
And any tips on how to shoot photography makeup?
Thanks thanks 😀
Canon Xsi with kit 18×55, 50mm 1.8 and sigma 50×200
For portrait and glamour work 12 megapixels are fine. I also use vivitar flashes in manual mode so my total outlay is under 2k. Easy to make a profit that way and it lays the bills. Thanks for sharing. I have seen the video before but just now commented. Love your videos.
I am new to photography. I purchased a D5100 with an AF-S NIKKOR 35mm 1:1.8G. I have been having a blast taking pictures of the family and nature. People have been complimenting my photos on facebook.
I shoot nude/glamour with a Nikon D7000 after years of shooting with a D700. And for me, I find that I get more consistent results with the D7000–and most people would swear that I'm an amateur because of the my camera body. Furthermore, some of the best shots I've ever taken were taken with an old Nikon D40x, and also a non-DSLR Fuji S3100. The truth is, it's the photographer and lens used, not the camera. The camera is just a tool that makes it easier for someone to display their talent!
@crispycritterz LoL I love it!
@mzola22 The T2i is very good, my Son uses it in his professional work.
been shooting with a 6mp nikon d40 paired with sigma 30mm f/1.4:) great for "little" light and bokeh shots:)
i LOVE the start WHEN YOU SAY ''HEY FOLKS
I am a professional photographer myself, published countless times with a Canon T2i and a $100 50mm 1.8 prime. Granted I shoot glamour not landscape but have made enough money in one month from my pics to upgrade to the full frame cam and L series (thousand dollar) lenses plus every imaginable attachment, I just haven't found the need.
You can be a pro with such equipment. It is the photographer. Not the equipment. My little thousand dollar setup has humiliated many a $10,000 kit.
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And remember, if you don't shoot manual, giant ants will appear and kill you. Save a life, shoot manual.
I shoot with a Nikon D5000 but the images can sometimes turn out really good! I do feel like my stuff would be a lot better with a better camera, mind you I'm only 15 haha.
@mikenacute – The Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 OS is MUCH better than the Tamron. I tried 3 different Tamron 17-50mm lenses and couldn't get one that was sharp at f2.8. My Sigma is TACK sharp at f2.8.
W/c is better a Tamron or Sigma 17-50mm?
Great video
Great Video!
I feel the same way
@ArtSoulGroup – Couldn't agree more!
@chaserdoodoo – Well said!
@hihidemon – You won't be dissappointed with the Nikon D7000!
Second time this week that you've referred me to an interesting article to read. Thanx Matt.
Exellent point , I have 7D , D550 , G11 and s95 from canon , also some lenses from canon , segma and tamron .
All of them are great if you use the right setting and a perfect moment to shoot .
good saying!