What Should I Buy? I Want Only the Best!

Tom Ingrassia · Feb 1, 2006

http://cgi.ebay.com/BROWNIE-SIX-20-BOX-CAMERA-COLLECTER_W0QQitemZ7582137984QQcategoryZ67375QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Tom Ingrassia · Feb 1, 2006

http://cgi.ebay.com/BROWNIE-SIX-20-BOX-CAMERA-COLLECTER_W0QQitemZ7582137984QQcategoryZ67375QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Tom Ingrassia · Feb 1, 2006

to put it in to your next shoot

http://www.exotics4less.com/specials2dfc6.html?id=212

Ok....I will stop now and go elsewhere.

Phil Flash · Feb 1, 2006

Buy a modest camera with a modest lens.

If you buy too much gear and get in over your head, you'll be overwhelmed with how cool your gear is and won't actually take any photos.

You need to learn to see and photograph before you can appreciate the good stuff.

It's like learning to play violin. You don't start on a Strat.

By the time you're good enough to be worthy of "the best gear", "the best gear" will be outdated and new best gear will be around.

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Phil Flash
SF, CA USA
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Stuff I own in my profile.

Chris101 · Feb 1, 2006

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thepaladin · Feb 1, 2006

absolutely true ;-)

Bones said:
If you truly want to LOOK serious about photography.. primes!

Forget all those amateurish looking zooms. You'll impress far more
people with a vast array of wicked awesome primes at your disposal.

Better yet.. get all the Zeiss primes that are coming out soon.
This move will definetly catapult you into the "you can't touch me"
zone!

Good luck!

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Nikon freak!
http://myhanoi.fotopic.net/

thepaladin · Feb 1, 2006

2-4 D2x of course (lol)

my lenses suggestion:
14mm 2.8
10.5mm DX fisheye
12-24mm DX 4
20mm 2.8
28mm 1.4
50mm 1.4
85mm 1.4
105mm DC (I love this)
200mm macro
300mm 2.8 AF-S VR
600mm 4

dun know about lighting :~

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Nikon freak!
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thepaladin · Feb 1, 2006

yup, dont forget those ZF coming up

I dont like zoom, so dont ask about zooms.

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Nicholas Ryan · Feb 1, 2006

You are a true ****. It is a$$holes like you that try and ruin the profession us pro's took so much time to learn and build up. Do like the rest of us and build from the ground up. Learn how to do photography and not be such a ****.

kristian2000 · Feb 1, 2006

It's called satire people, apparently a good one at that!
Nicely done.
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MarkB56 · Feb 1, 2006

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Coolpix Five seven zero zero & Delta Two Zero Zero

ethanolson · Feb 1, 2006

Seriously... it's the best... in my book.

If money is no object, hire someone to take the time to order one of everything, including other brands. You'll find yourself using the D2X more than anything else and you'll probably use only 6 lenses most of the time.

After that first month has passed, donate your remaining gear to some charity that resells it and take a tax write-off... or maybe give me the leftovers so I can give the stuff to a charity... yeah... a charity [mischevious laughter].

Oh yeah... keep something like a D70s as a backup.
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J Mankila · Feb 2, 2006

schleprock said:
I used to draw pretty well when I was young so I think I have what
it takes to be a PRO.

You're making fun of yourself

Didn't you notice?

echelon2004 · Feb 2, 2006

when I use them

They may not be very good, but that's not the point.

But in reality, no lenses are pro, if they were, they wouldn't need a photographer in the camera end. They would create money on their own, which would actually be VERY nice=)
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Anders

http://www.teamexcalibur.se/excalibursida4.html
http://www.teamexcalibur.se/excalibursida4a.html

event photography and photo journalism

Pradipta Dutta · Feb 2, 2006

schleprock said:
I decided to buy the best stuff since money is no object.

If money is no object, go get the HD2 MF digital back. Why wasting money on cheap D2X?

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Speed is significant and interesting but accuracy is downright fascinating
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echelon2004 · Feb 2, 2006

to do with being a good photographer.

It's about marketing, time management, social skills and having a keen business sense.

The photography is the easy part... They tell you what they want, you go get it=)
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Anders

http://www.teamexcalibur.se/excalibursida4.html
http://www.teamexcalibur.se/excalibursida4a.html

event photography and photo journalism

DesperateHousewife · Feb 2, 2006

I have not laughed like this in ages!! Thank you, schleprock...
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ExposureMeter · Feb 2, 2006

People will judge you on your images not your camera value.
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Geoff
Gold Coast, Australia

Adrian Calin · Feb 2, 2006

2 "new" very rich Russian women are standing in a shop to buy a fur coat.

how much does it cost, asks one ?
10,000 $ answers the shop assistant
don't be silly dear, replies the second woman, you can find it for 15,000 $ at the shop across the street.

Please note that this is not intended to offend any Russians members of thsi forum, it is just a joke. Please apologies in case you think my post is not appropriate.
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racehorse in the desert · Feb 2, 2006

Well, since you want the best, money is no object, and I note that you are in the Phoenix area. I suggest you just buy two of everything and lend one of each to me on a long-term basis. I will learn how to use the equipment and meet weekly with you to teach you. Now there's a deal!
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John Power
Racehorse in the Desert

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