I'd probably be hated as an 'amateur' going pro if I used a 10yr old camera

[dennybeall]

If you want to be a pro you have to satisfy your customers, not other photographers. You have to be good enough to compete with others but not make them happy or impress them with your equipment. As far as customers are concerned you can fool them with an old camera gussied up with a strobe attached, a double battery attached and a sunshade on the lens. Add a cord or two also. You can only get away with that if you can produce photos that meet the needs of the client. Clients are frequently more critical of cost, showing up on time when they want you and your personal appearance.

 

[hfocal]

Hi everyone, thanks again. All your inputs noted.

I'm sure everyone here's had to answer probably the same questions or concerns, I didn't find any harm in trying for myself. All's good cause I think I got my answers =) Open for others

About networking, that'll be a given yes - apart from being here already .

 

[TamingRoman]

Pretty much love EVERYTHING TiredIron is saying. He's 100 percent right. There is a market for everything. If it sells, you are doing it right. If it doesn't, you might need a tweek.