Camera recommendation for startup studio

[thetrue]

These are the reasons you're not popular :lmao:

At least give it Maserati status...

 

[Mully]

This is like becoming a Dr. with a first aid diploma .... good thing they have laws.. Photographers are free wheeling

 

[TheStar]

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?

Well it's rude and people should be able to answer questions without ridiculing others who are less experienced. Don't think that's the premise of this forum. Is it a good camera or not and why is what I wanted to know. Wasn't expecting anyone to indirectly tell me I'm too stupid to start a photography business.

 

[cgipson1]

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

If that is the case, my D800 must be an F16, and the D4 can launch the space shuttle! :greenpbl:

 

[cgipson1]

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?

Well it's rude and people should be able to answer questions without ridiculing others who are less experienced. Don't think that's the premise of this forum. Is it a good camera or not and why is what I wanted to know. Wasn't expecting anyone to indirectly tell me I'm too stupid to start a photography business.

How about I buy some scalpels and some scrubs, and open a Brain Surgery business? After all.. If I have the tools, that means I can do it, right? Easy Peasy, right?

 

[2fastlx]

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?

Well it's rude and people should be able to answer questions without ridiculing others who are less experienced. Don't think that's the premise of this forum. Is it a good camera or not and why is what I wanted to know. Wasn't expecting anyone to indirectly tell me I'm too stupid to start a photography business.

How about I buy some scalpels and some scrubs, and open a Brain Surgery business? After all.. If I have the tools, that means I can do it, right? Easy Peasy, right?

At least I learned what pc sync was today!

 

[unpopular]

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

If that is the case, my D800 must be an F16, and the D4 can launch the space shuttle! :greenpbl:

Damnit Charlie! Why with the licky face???

 

[cgipson1]

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

If that is the case, my D800 must be an F16, and the D4 can launch the space shuttle! :greenpbl:

Damnit Charlie! Why with the licky face???

Is this better?

 

[unpopular]

that just looks soggy.

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anyway. i just bid on a vertical grip. if i win, i'll go pro.

 

[ronlane]

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?

Well it's rude and people should be able to answer questions without ridiculing others who are less experienced. Don't think that's the premise of this forum. Is it a good camera or not and why is what I wanted to know. Wasn't expecting anyone to indirectly tell me I'm too stupid to start a photography business.

The comments made above have not been rude, but they are REAL. You aren't the first and won't be the last person to bebop in here and think you are going to take over the Photography world. What they are basically saying is that you are getting the cart before the horse on this. Your admited lack of camera knowledge should be a red flag to yourself. You need to get the equipment and learn how to use it first. You are setting yourself up for failure.

Now to answer your question, No a t3i would not be the camera to do studio portrait work. As mentioned above the 5D Mark II or Mark III would be the best body for that. You also mentioned that the $3,000 was not just for the camera but for other stuff. Well even getting a used 5D II and a used 70-200 f2.8 L would take most of that $3,000.

 

[thetrue]

Ron, I'm sure he could get away with the 85 1.8L USM would be fine, no?

 

[nathfromslg]

How about T3i with a battery grip?sure it makes you look pro.

Anyway T3i is upper entry level camera right?

 

[ronlane]

Ron, I'm sure he could get away with the 85 2.8L USM would be fine, no?

Yeah, he probably could get by with the 85 but all the video's that I watch the portrait photogs say that the 70-200 is their go to lens. If you've got 3 grand, might as well start there, no?

 

[TheStar]

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?

Well it's rude and people should be able to answer questions without ridiculing others who are less experienced. Don't think that's the premise of this forum. Is it a good camera or not and why is what I wanted to know. Wasn't expecting anyone to indirectly tell me I'm too stupid to start a photography business.

How about I buy some scalpels and some scrubs, and open a Brain Surgery business? After all.. If I have the tools, that means I can do it, right? Easy Peasy, right?

Go right ahead, son.

 

[thetrue]

Welp, good luck with everything. If you decide to grace us with your greatness, I'd love to see what your work currently looks like, so maybe we could help guide you more.