I am just starting out in photography and I want to know ant equipment I should have that would make my photography the best it can be. Also what does this:
Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System
do for a picture?
BTW I have a Nikon d5000
What you really need more than anything else is the knowledge & skill to use the equipment – it’s no good having ‘all the gear & no idea’.
An entry level DSLR from any of the main manufacturers (Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Sony, Pentax) would do to start. Most of these come with a kit lens (usually 18-55mm) and also, that would be ok to get started. When you get more experienced, you’ll likely want some primes like a 50mm f1.8, 85mm f1.8 or a fast zoom 24-70mm f2.8.
Lighting is key to good fashion/glamour work so you will need off camera lighting. Speedlights/studio strobes which are capable of both studio & location work will be needed, along with stands, reflectors & light modifiers such as umbrellas or softboxes.
You need to know how to shoot & control flash in manual (no Auto settings here).
The R1C1 system is a couple of small off camera flashes plus a IR controller (SU-800) that are mounted onto the front of a lens for specifically photographing macro/product shots. It is of no use for portrait photography (not powerful enough).
Edit: ok I see you’ve now put cam model – a D5000 will be fine for this type of work. I suggest wireless radio triggers (RF602’s) to control your off camera lighting rigs. Very reliable & good range.
I also suggest you read the Strobist blog if you know nothing about off camera lighting;
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/02/welcome-to-strobist.html
