Camera recommendation for startup studio

[cgipson1]

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?

I have both, and prefer my 70-200.. for sure!

 

[cgipson1]

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.

The Perfect Camera!

 

[ceejtank]

Guys, I just bought a telescope. I am now heading over to switzerland/france to take over CERN.

 

[unpopular]

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

At least give it Maserati status...

Nope. That's more like an Alpa or Sinar with a 645 digital back.

 

[thetrue]

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?

I have both, and prefer my 70-200.. for sure!

For the record, fellas, I don't do studio work!

 

[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.

The Perfect Camera!

DAMN!!!!!! Sold out!

 

[TheStar]

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.

Well they came across as rude to me but I guess that's what the members do to tickle their fancy. No big deal. Anyway thanks for YOUR answer as it was the answer I was looking for.

 

[thetrue]

Hey star, I have you the same answer in abbreviated terms. As did most others!

 

[TheStar]

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.

Don't know if this is sarcasm or not but thanks.

 

[unpopular]

Star - nobody is ridiculing you



Well. They weren't

(just having a little fun, bro)

 

[ronlane]

TheStar, you are welcome for the answer. Photography is a tough business and it takes tough skin. The people on this site don't pull punches about photography but one thing is true. If you hang around, post pictures and heed their advice you will get better and you will learn.

 

[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.

Don't know if this is sarcasm or not but thanks.

Not sarcasm persay, I'd like to see what you're capable of. Maybe your desire to open a studio is justified, maybe you're fantastic. Until we see, we don't quite know.

 

[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?

I have both, and prefer my 70-200.. for sure!

Well Charlie, keep it and send me the 85. Oh wait that's the OTHER brand

 

[gw2424]

This is a situation where you would need a backup body as well.

I am surprised that nobody has recommended a 1ds Mark II.

Body Recommendations:

1ds Mark II--$1200
(2x) 5d Mark I--$600 each
5d Mark II--$1300

I would choose 2x 5d Classics.

Lens Recommendations:

85mm f/1.8--$350
70-200 f2.8 non-is--$900
35mm f2--$280
50mm f1.4--$300

I would choose the 35, 85, and 70-200.

Lighting Recommendations:

Paul C Buff

(3x) Alienbee B800--$280 Each
(Estimate) $500 in Modifiers and Softboxes
(Estimate) $300 in Paul C Buff Radio Triggers

Extras:

White Seamless--$100
Amazon.com: Vanguard Alta Pro 263AGH Aluminum Tripod with GH-100 Pistol Grip Ball Head: Camera & Photo--$230



But really, don't jump into photography. Listen to the advice here; you are not ready, it is the truth.

 

[TheStar]

Hey star, I have you the same answer in abbreviated terms. As did most others!

Ok cool. Then thanks to you and most others