Pro Camera + Gear for under $20k

[Watchful]

I suppose I was thinking the D5 could be overkill for the stage of the game the OP is in. However, if he had come here saying he just got his trust fund payment and was swimming in cash, why not get the best!

I think a D5 XQD version would be a good choice as he mentioned using it for video as well and it will do 4k video, albeit only at 30fps, but if it's set up right that will be more than sufficient for recording but only 3 minutes at a time unless you feed it out with the HDMI output to record externally. For hardcore video production, it's not a great choice, but for small cuts of products, it will work.

 

[DarkShadow]

Some key words that say don't do it to me is what you said (What little skill I have) Maybe your having mid life crisis or something and making a bad decision.Keep your car,keep the gear you have and make money off the stuff you have then use that money to upgrade. I use to have my own Company Van until I quit then they took the darn thing back, stupid company,stupid Ex-boss.I was hoping to drive the company vehicle to the ground so my car can stay like new but they noticed I had a company vehicle after I said I am quitting.

 

[goodguy]

Aren't both the D5 and 1Dx both over $5K for just the body only?, my only gripe with both those cameras is the sub 20 mpix sensor size (not quite sure about the 1Dx), a lot less detail compared to a 5DSR(?).

Actually D5 and 1Dx are not the right tool for product photography or any studio work.
These sensors are made for extreme high ISO and not high dynamic range or high resolution.
In studio both the D750 and especially the D810 will be the better tools.

 

[Watchful]

A few nay sayers here.
"Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill

You will definitely NOT succeed if you don't try it.

The 810 is a great still camera, but not a good video option at only 1920 x 1080. If all you want is stills, it's a good choice. It's also a good choice for insurance photos, surveillance photos, forensics records, and anything that you want in high detail. (stills only that is).

 

[jake337]

Product photography ?

Nikon D810
Nikon 24-70mm 2.8
Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VRII
Nikon 105mm 2.8G VR Micro

I would add a couple tilt/shift lenses to that list. Or just replace the 105 with the 85mm f2.8 pce.

 

[gsgary]

I'm actually shocked that no one has suggested to you to get a Nikon D5 or a Canon 1Dx mk II and the trinity of lenses, 15-30, 24-70 and 70-200 all f/2.8 versions. With product, you may want a 100mm macro as well.

That could be had for well under $20K and then you'd have plenty of money for lighting and other stuff you will need for good product photos.

Aren't both the D5 and 1Dx both over $5K for just the body only?, my only gripe with both those cameras is the sub 20 mpix sensor size (not quite sure about the 1Dx), a lot less detail compared to a 5DSR(?).

The D5 would be rubbish for what you want to do

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[gsgary]

Forget Nikon and Canon and get the Leica S brilliant for studio work flash sinc speeds are much higher if you need

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[jake337]

Forget Nikon and Canon and get the Leica S brilliant for studio work flash sinc speeds are much higher if you need

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Since we are talking about product photography the OP may as well add this to that lieca s.

Sinar Photography » p MF-L @en

 

[Watchful]

LOL the Leica s, an editing computer, and studio lighting. He'll only need to borrow a few thousand dollars for that set up. The idea was to have some money left over, not create more debt.

 

[sashbar]

Funny thing is, I thought just between the FF body plus 3 lenses would cost me $20k, lol.

You say you work in finances?

 

[sashbar]

Forget Nikon and Canon and get the Leica S brilliant for studio work flash sinc speeds are much higher if you need

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Agree. A nice little Leica, a couple of Summicron lenses, the latest MacBook Pro and the coolest messenger bag you can find.

It is a much wiser investment, because when you start selling it to buy a car, you will realise it all holds its price better than any DSLR. Everything apart from the bag.

 

[Dave442]

I would pick up the camera after everything else was in place, but I'm sure a case of GAS will only be remedied with a new camera (and a couple lenses).

 

[Watchful]

Forget Nikon and Canon and get the Leica S brilliant for studio work flash sinc speeds are much higher if you need

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Agree. A nice little Leica, a couple of Summicron lenses, the latest MacBook Pro and the coolest messenger bag you can find.

It is a much wiser investment, because when you start selling it to buy a car, you will realise it all holds its price better than any DSLR. Everything apart from the bag.

Macbook pro? Seriously? Squinting to see the 1280 by 800 screen resolution on a whopping 15" display? Then try to do editing and you are panning around more than editing.
Laptops are not good primary editing workstations.

 

[table1349]

Your still in the 20th Century I see. My latest MBP has a native resolution of 2560 by 1600 pixels on a 15" display.

 

[sashbar]

Forget Nikon and Canon and get the Leica S brilliant for studio work flash sinc speeds are much higher if you need

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Agree. A nice little Leica, a couple of Summicron lenses, the latest MacBook Pro and the coolest messenger bag you can find.

It is a much wiser investment, because when you start selling it to buy a car, you will realise it all holds its price better than any DSLR. Everything apart from the bag.

Macbook pro? Seriously? Squinting to see the 1280 by 800 screen resolution on a whopping 15" display? Then try to do editing and you are panning around more than editing.
Laptops are not good primary editing workstations.

You did not get the irony apparently. It was a joke in case anyone else took it seriously.

And btw I am editing on MBP, I have no choice, sadly, and somehow manage. Then again, I have pathetic 16Mp cameras