Camera recommendation for startup studio

[thetrue]

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I have a t3i, and I'd never use it for any studio type work that I'd expect to get paid for.

 

[TheStar]

Not really worried about PC sync (I have a macbook pro). I can just take out the memory card and transfer the pics that way.

That's just classic.

Listen, for your own sake, you REALLY have to educate yourself before taking this on. The t3i will be fine to learn on, and a proficient photographer could certainly use one professionally. No it's not a top of the line camera, but it is sufficient for a startup, provided that the photographer is knowledgeable enough to use it.

Okay so can you recommend one?

 

[TheStar]

Jesus. You have a $3k budget at your looking at a t3i? It's not a huge budget, but it's more than what most of us have set aside at any given moment.

Ummm, a lot of $3000 is going towards other equipment, not just the camera

 

[ceejtank]

You really need to be in the semi-pro camera bodies at least to operate a professional studio. Beginner cameras do produce quality images, but at the same time, tehre's a reason professionals use professional cameras.

 

[thetrue]

Go with a 5D Mark III

 

[unpopular]

Jesus. You have a $3k budget at your looking at a t3i? It's not a huge budget, but it's more than what most of us have set aside at any given moment.

Ummm, a lot of $3000 is going towards other equipment, not just the camera

It should. The camera should be your first line purchase. You can skimp a bit on lights, shoot outdoors only and use yor macbook's monitor until you can upgrade, it's not ideal, but the camera is going to be yor most important tool.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Go with a 5D Mark III

The Mark II would be fine for studio work as well.

 

[Big Mike]

Welcome to the forum.

I think the issue (here on the forum) is that you seem to be just stepping into the world of digital photography, but you're asking about a camera in terms of opening a photography studio. So what people are trying to say, is that if you don't know much about cameras, and if you maybe don't know much about photography...then why do you want to open a studio? It would make sense (to most) that you should first learn (if not master) the craft before committing to it with a business.

It's like someone asking about what kind of baking pans they need to open a bakery. Someone who is in the position to open a bakery, should already know (from years of baking experience) what kind of pans they should need.

So back to the question...the T3i is certainly not a 'professional' level camera. But in the hands of a true professional, it is more than capable of capturing high quality images. The lens that you use, is quite often much more important than the camera that you're using. The lighting that you use, is certainly much more important than either the camera or the lens.

And to extrapolate the scenario...most photography studios fail, not because of a lack of photographic skill or knowledge, but because of a lack of business skill and acumen. So how are you are running a business?

 

[unpopular]

Go with a 5D Mark III

MK II is better at his budget, even a 50D or D300 is a better option than a t3i ... Unless he wants to go unnoticed at soccer practice.

 

[12sndsgood]

And that is why I signed up to this forum.

I know you may be a seasoned photographer but that is no reason to ridicule someone who is not. I'm a film student but I'm into photography. I've taken a photography class. But because I'm a film student that doesn't mean I'm ignorant to photography. Sorry my photography class didn't cover cameras and it's specific details and features.

I came here for advice on a camera which, obviously, you think the t3i is not a good fit. But I'll await opinions from others.

your being ridiculed because your wanting to start a business with a huge lack in knowledge. Would be like me going into film school and saying im going to start a movie company is this $300 camcorder good?

 

[TheStar]

Go with a 5D Mark III

I've been eyeballing that too :mrgreen:

 

[thetrue]

Go with a 5D Mark III

MK II is better at his budget, even a 50D or D300 is a better option than a t3i ... Unless he wants to go unnoticed at soccer practice.

I was being sarcastic. How many people get a Ferrari on their 16th birthday?

 

[unpopular]

Why do you think you need a "new" model? Going with a used previous generation semipro model DSLR is a much better route than a current generation entry level DSLR.

 

[unpopular]

Go with a 5D Mark III

MK II is better at his budget, even a 50D or D300 is a better option than a t3i ... Unless he wants to go unnoticed at soccer practice.

I was being sarcastic. How many people get a Ferrari on their 16th birthday?

Ehh. The 5D iii is more like a corvette, the 1Dx is more like a Farrari

 

[Mully]

Mully - I actually am looking into a P21 for someday, mostly because they are plentiful on eBay - are last generation Leaf systems any better?

I don't know ...I bought a Leaf Volare in 2000 and never looked at another studio camera ...It was over 30K back then and I must say it is a work horse.... uses Nikon lenses