Essential equipment for a photo hobbyist?

[CrasHBURN]

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jeez... wish I had crashburn's list when I started taking on photography assignments. I musn't have been doing it
right. all I had with me then was a Sony Cybershot f717

and the magazine must've been crazier for using my shots for the cover!

Sen, my tip (from a super amateur newbie me)... all you have to do is... DREAM... FANTASIZE... just like what i do every night! hahahaha!!!

[LytSlpr]

Great thread! i love this!!! money is not an issue? amatuer, expert or pro... doesn't matter... its about equipment! hahaha!

My nightly "essentials"...


Canon bodies:
2 x Canon EOS 30D w/ Grip (for EF-S lenses), 3 x EOS 5D w/ grip, 2 x EOS 1D Mark II N, 3 x EOS 1Ds Mark II

Flash:
4 x Canon 580ex Flash

Lenses:
EF-S 10-22mm f3.4-4.5
EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS
EF 16-35mm f2.8
EF 17-40mm f2.8
EF 24-70mm f2.8
EF 24-105mm f2.8 IS
EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye
EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS
EF 70-200mm f4L IS
EF 50mm f1.4
EF 50mm f1.2L
EF 85mm f1.2L
EF 100mm f2.8 Macro
EF 180mm f3.5 Macro
EF 300mm f2.8L IS (w/ monopod)
EF 600mm f4L IS (w/ monopod)

Filters atbp...

Other:
5 sets of Pocket Wizards (remotely triggers flashes, strobes and cameras)
10 pieces of Sandisk 4GB Extreme III CF Cards
.... Strobes, Softboxes, umbrellas, tripods, monopods, mobile battery packs etc...

Digital Darkroom PC

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2.93GHz 8MB L2 Quad-Core Processor (overclocking is welcome)
Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard (overclocking i say)
Geil 8GB (4x2GB) DDR2-800 Memory
Any Geforce 8800GTX 512MB PCI-E Video Card (para ni kung mag duwa ka DotA, kung boring na process ug pictures hahaha)
4 x Western Digital 150GB Raptor X 10Krpm HDDs (RAID 0)
2 x Seagate 500GB 7200RPM HDDs (RAID 0)
LG 18x Dual Layer DVDRW Drive w/ Lightscribe
Antec TruePower Trio 650W PowerSupply
Casing - mangita pako nindot.. hahaha!
Dell 3007WF 30" Wide Screen LCD Monitor

2 x WD My Book Pro Edition 1TB External Storage

mao pana ako mahunahunaan as of now.. any questions? fire! hahaha!

i appreciate your inputs sir but are these REALLY the essentials for a beginner photo hobbyist?

[pnoize]

Seriosly....

All you need is your camera and imagination. Whether it's a point and shoot or dSLR.

CrashBurn and Ian's posts were all in jest since you posted that money was not an issue.

[Ian]

Yes you're right boss pnoize2k6. Any camera will do. Whats important is the product.

[koto]

if only US online store ship philippines with same price in US shippping that would be great right... atleast @Ian is starting the tokina service hehee

[LytSlpr]

Seriosly....

All you need is your camera and imagination. Whether it's a point and shoot or dSLR.

CrashBurn and Ian's posts were all in jest since you posted that money was not an issue.

i understand.. what i meant by that was the quality, brand and model not really the quantity at least not yet.

let me repherase my query.. what are the inital "must have" equipments that a beginner who wants to turn pro should have?

thanks guys!

[pnoize]

As for the brands, some go for Nikon, some go for Canon and some even go for Sony. It's up to you to do the research.

A good entry-level dSLR (300D, 350D or 400D for Canon), a wide lens and a decent zoom lens is all you need to get started. I also suggest getting an external flash to give you control for indoor photography (550EX, 580EX or the Sigma 550 DG Super) and a sturdy tripod. Don't forget a point and shoot for back-up.

If you're getting into using a studio, get some back drops, a good quality strobe and some light modifiers and a light meter (Sekonic).

I hope that answers your question.

[CrasHBURN]

i appreciate your inputs sir but are these REALLY the essentials for a beginner photo hobbyist?

well if money is not an issue... why not? (i only answered the first question )

anyway, lets go to the real world i mean... limited budget thing.. hehe.. coz we are in a real world and a lot of people in Cebu can afford what i posted above. its just too cheap for CAR hobbyists.. hahaha!

Canon EOS 350D or 400D with kit lens... or Nikon D40, D50, D70s with kit lens... get an external flash and you are ready.... amateur or pro, its up to your eyes / the love of art for you to move up... telephoto lenses, super wide, macro, fish eye... optional na, depending on your style and business (if pro).

[TwinJet]

Up to your taste my friend.....

When you feel like a CANON, go for it! or NIKON....

Just follow your desire.
after deciding, follow the list above.

[yatakitumbi]

Great thread! i love this!!! money is not an issue? amatuer, expert or pro... doesn't matter... its about equipment! hahaha!

My nightly "essentials"...


Canon bodies:
2 x Canon EOS 30D w/ Grip (for EF-S lenses), 3 x EOS 5D w/ grip, 2 x EOS 1D Mark II N, 3 x EOS 1Ds Mark II

Flash:
4 x Canon 580ex Flash

Lenses:
EF-S 10-22mm f3.4-4.5
EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS
EF 16-35mm f2.8
EF 17-40mm f2.8
EF 24-70mm f2.8
EF 24-105mm f2.8 IS
EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye
EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS
EF 70-200mm f4L IS
EF 50mm f1.4
EF 50mm f1.2L
EF 85mm f1.2L
EF 100mm f2.8 Macro
EF 180mm f3.5 Macro
EF 300mm f2.8L IS (w/ monopod)
EF 600mm f4L IS (w/ monopod)

Filters atbp...

Other:
5 sets of Pocket Wizards (remotely triggers flashes, strobes and cameras)
10 pieces of Sandisk 4GB Extreme III CF Cards
.... Strobes, Softboxes, umbrellas, tripods, monopods, mobile battery packs etc...

Digital Darkroom PC

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2.93GHz 8MB L2 Quad-Core Processor (overclocking is welcome)
Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 Motherboard (overclocking i say)
Geil 8GB (4x2GB) DDR2-800 Memory
Any Geforce 8800GTX 512MB PCI-E Video Card (para ni kung mag duwa ka DotA, kung boring na process ug pictures hahaha)
4 x Western Digital 150GB Raptor X 10Krpm HDDs (RAID 0)
2 x Seagate 500GB 7200RPM HDDs (RAID 0)
LG 18x Dual Layer DVDRW Drive w/ Lightscribe
Antec TruePower Trio 650W PowerSupply
Casing - mangita pako nindot.. hahaha!
Dell 3007WF 30" Wide Screen LCD Monitor

2 x WD My Book Pro Edition 1TB External Storage

mao pana ako mahunahunaan as of now.. any questions? fire! hahaha!

Kinahanglan ko ani para na kuha na nako tanan gi pang mention ni crashy...
[img width=500 height=375]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k247/justin_d_rock/DSC00003.jpg[/img]

hehehe...im not that bad!!!