Profoto, Broncolor, Multiblitz, Norman, Speedotron or Elinchrom
Camera Diva wrote: Personally I would go with Profoto or Elinchrom if you have the budget
great choices Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | Canon 35L | Sigma 85 1.4 | Helios 44M-6 58mm(M42) | Zeiss 50mm 1.4 (C/Y) | Canon 135L | (2) 430EX II
But, I do agree the Profoto or Elinchrom would be at top of a new list. We don't often shoot large format cameras at f/64 anymore. The extra power isn't as important now as the new technology.
Matthew
Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
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"Every artist, was once an amateur"
At that time I was just out of school working as an assistant. The old fashioned way to learn the ropes.
Matthew
Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"
MLKstudios wrote: I teach now, though I still do some work for older established clients. I can shoot what I want to now.
At that time I was just out of school working as an assistant. The old fashioned way to learn the ropes.
Matthew
Gotcha, good for you. How long you been in photography? You do much studio work?
Canon 7D, Canon 50 1.8, Canon 100 macro, Canon 70-200 f/4L, Canon 24-105 L, Canon TS-E 45, Tokina 12-24
ShadowWalker wrote: With that sort of budget you want to deal with a reputable company. So all the big brands and companies that you find on B&H or Adorama you know are a safe bet. If you can't find them there, that might be good indicator to pass.
Just my 2 cents.
So true! Here today, gone tomorrow. The big stores like B&H and Adorama will sell items that they feel will be around for some time. I feel bad for the people who bought the HP Tablets, now HP closing doors on that side of things.
Nikon D90 & D40 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 35mm, 50mm, 105mm, SB600
Camera Diva wrote: Personally I would go with Profoto or Elinchrom if you have the budget
that's a nice lighting budget. I'd go with these two Canon 7D w/grip, Canon 40D, Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS L Canon MPE 65mm f2.8 macro; Sigma 70-300mm f2.8; Sigma 150mm f2.8 macro; Sigma 8-16mm f4.5-5.6
Over 30 years. I can shoot for my own pleasure now, with few clients to please. Only people I know from when I was shooting commercially.Boydster wrote:
MLKstudios wrote: I teach now, though I still do some work for older established clients. I can shoot what I want to now.
At that time I was just out of school working as an assistant. The old fashioned way to learn the ropes.
Matthew
Gotcha, good for you. How long you been in photography? You do much studio work?
And yes, I shoot still lifes (aka product photography) on occasion. The shell on the Third Rule thread I shot using a normal table lamp (60 watt bulb maybe) with a reflector and a circular 42" diffuser -- and a tripod of course.
I prefer to shoot people outdoors. I use whatever light is available, including flash.
Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"
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