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
2 Responses to “What type of equipment do I need for fashion/glamour photography?”
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/2.....obist.html
References :
you can use available light and just ur nikon, however if you got a little more to spend you could use a single speedlight(flash), wireless triggers(ebay), an umbrella and stand. this will allow you to shoot of camera resulting in much more dramatic images.
for more information on glamour photography isit this website http://www.cameracity.info
they offer useful tips to beginer photographers.
References :
http://www.cameracity.info