Equipments you absolutely must have!

[vd853]

As an amateur/professional, what photography equipment do you absolutely must have if you can only purchase them one at a time? IOW, List them in order of importance. Here, my order is based on essential and preference.

external flash
monopod
tripod
Zoom lens + hood
Prime lens
Extra fast memory card
Wide angle lens
EOS 1DS Mark III :blushing:

I minimized my list to essentials only, but include anything in between if you feels that it is just as important.

 

[bitteraspects]

i would imagine a camera would be at the top of the list, but maybe thats just me

 

[Bravotwofive]

Camera
Lens
Any reliable card
Flash
Tripod
wireless cable release
Monopod
Add More lights
More lens

 

[KmH]

Image editing software (Photoshop Elements 7)
A book on how to use PSE7
Prime lens + hood f/1.8 works
tripod (low to ground capability)
external flash
Capability to do off camera flash
Zoom lens + hood f/2.8
monopod
Wide angle lens f/2.8 minimum
EOS 1DS Mark III Read May 10 entry of http://www.arcurs.com/this pro's blog
Extra fast memory card

 

[vd853]

Oops, Camera and at least a standard lens I assumed.

 

[inTempus]

i would imagine a camera would be at the top of the list, but maybe thats just me

+1

The first thing that popped into my mind too. LOL

 

[BTilson]

Good Camera Body with Kit Lens
Sturdy Tripod
Nifty Fifty
Battery Grip
External Flash
Nice wide angle lens (10-22 or so)
Fast zoom Lens (ie 70-200 f/2.8)
Pocket Wizards with More Flashes

 

[MattxMosh]

Camera
Lens
Any reliable card
Flash
Tripod
wireless cable release
Monopod
Add More lights
More lens

Remote release is key.

When I don't have mine, my shots suffer. I'ma bit shaky to say the least.