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If you've got a decent body and decent lenses, the next most important thing is-
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A mentor. Sometimes called an 'editor.' Or a guru. What a NYC cop calls a "rabbi." Someone with much more experience than you have, an eye and a production record similar to what you want to achieve, and the willingness to help you murder your own children. If you find such a person, treasure them. Remember, they are not your friend. If you want a friend, buy a dog. Your dog will not help your photography. A guru will.
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neuroanatomist said:LovePhotography said:neuroanatomist said:Pookie said:
That should come first.
After body and lenses, lighting gear and a good tripod.
Well, I think my post presumed people had basic gear. But, if you're going to be CDO, I guess I'd list a memory card before a tripod. 8)
Interesting that you think lighting gear (multiple flashes/monolights + modifiers, light stands, backdrop, etc.) and a good tripod (and ballhead, of course – not that Sunpak/Dolina with the pan/tilt head they bought at Walmart) are 'basic gear' for someone with 'a decent body and decent lenses.' I doubt that's a widely held viewpoint.
Once again we're back to it depends. Probably most people would make use of a tripod, etc. But I hardly ever use mine, and hardly ever use a flash either, just cos I don't shoot the sorts of things that require them very often. I'd put flash>tripod though, because I like occasional ultra macro work and a flash is much more use than a tripod for tiny insects etc.
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Don Haines said:Good footwear.... and then get out there and walk. Photography is the art of seeing, so get out there!neuroanatomist said:Pookie said:
That should come first.
After body and lenses, lighting gear and a good tripod.
I was gonna say something like, the next thing is to go to places where there's good stuff to photograph, which amounts to the same. Although I only got a proper pair of walking shoes this month. I just did all my hikes in inappropriate footwear
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Get to know what you want to achieve with your art, and what you want the public to perceive from it.
(That sentence should last us a lifetime.)
(That sentence should last us a lifetime.)
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I'm finding that lighting is the next big step.
I've always struggled with light in my macro and product shots, but I didn't realize how much it was controlling me before I bought a light box and discovered that you can do a lot more stuff with the proper equipment.
After doing a bit more reading it almost sounds like your lighting equipment should be a higher priority than your camera body.
Though if I'm not at a desk shooting little things I usually prefer to just shoot what's there rather than trying to manipulate everything.
Which is probably just as much an indication of my photographic philosophy as anything, that it's mostly about documentation and not so much artistic expression, discussion of which just makes my eyes glaze over.
I've always struggled with light in my macro and product shots, but I didn't realize how much it was controlling me before I bought a light box and discovered that you can do a lot more stuff with the proper equipment.
After doing a bit more reading it almost sounds like your lighting equipment should be a higher priority than your camera body.
Though if I'm not at a desk shooting little things I usually prefer to just shoot what's there rather than trying to manipulate everything.
Which is probably just as much an indication of my photographic philosophy as anything, that it's mostly about documentation and not so much artistic expression, discussion of which just makes my eyes glaze over.
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LovePhotography said:
I could not possibly agree more. In fact, as soon as the title, I was going to mentiona 4k/UHD screen and was pleasantly surprised to see that you beat me to it.
The best photographic gear purchase I have made in years is not any lens or body but my 24" UHD UP2414Q!
Suddenly you get 24" 8MP wide gamut prints instantly and free!
And they are coming out with 27" 14MP wide gamut pro screen soon too! (although the price on those might be a bit much for the first 12 months)
All too often people spend $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ on this lens or that for a little bit micro-contrast or this and that and $$$$ on bodies but then when it comes to actually viewing anything they shoot they suddenly go crazy if someone suggests spending more than $ and want to use some 1024x768 TN panel and maybe make a few 3x5" prints here and there. I'm not sure that makes any sense really.
I'd almost start with the monitor and then spend whatever is left on the camera gear itself, certainly now that we are into the 8-14MP displays era.
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ajfotofilmagem said:
In practice higher res displays actually tend to HIDE lens defects and sensor noise more in many cases (although focusing issues of certain types show up more).
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Tanispyre has a good point about alarm clock. In my case, the alarm clock s the phone, which also hosts the Photographers' Ephemeris app, which tells you when to set that alarm.
Of course, if you want to photograph first light or last light, you need a tripod / head (clamp, plate) / remote shutter release system. Also, every photographer should have a polarizer filter.
Of course, if you want to photograph first light or last light, you need a tripod / head (clamp, plate) / remote shutter release system. Also, every photographer should have a polarizer filter.
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