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<p>I think there are 2 50mm 1.4 for dslrs, well, 1 that you CAN use, and one that you're suppose to use, as far as the 1.8 though, I think there's only the one. Like Ken said, 50mm 1.8 is a great bargain, and on your D90 it's about 75mm. However I still think you're going to want a better portrait lens than this, while it takes beautiful portraits, something like an 85mm would be a bit better for that specific use. </p>

<p>The 105 on the D90 is like using a 155mm and I think that's just too long for portraits. It's a solid lens and very clean and great for macro, but I'm not a fan of it for portraits on a D90. </p>

<p>I think your best bet would be to go with (if you can find one) a 70mm sigma macro lens (also not a pricy lens ;)). It's a 2.8, great for macro, goes to 1:1, and you can also use it as a portrait lens. I use this lens even, and it was my second lens ever. The autofocus is a bit slow but it's a sharp reliable piece of hardware. As far as sports or wildlife go, don't even consider a teleconverter, makes your lenses lose a lot of value. If you can, pick up that 300 f4 and you'll be very happy. Dwight hit a good point about wildlife being dark, and you don't want to lose any more stops at f4. Zoom lenses are handy, but you can also crop into a photo, and with your D90 300mm is the same as 450mm and that's pretty darn sweet!</p>

<p>Hope that helps</p>

<p>Dave</p>

<p>70-200 and the 24-70 no questions. The 24-70 is so great. You will not regret passing on the 105. And in the future, if you really feel you missed out (you won't) you can find something to replace the 105 or even pick it up. Although I would do as James suggested and pick up the 14-24 to complete the kit. I have all three of those lenses and cannot be happier ranging from 14-200 with such perfection!<br>

<br />Dave</p>

<p>Phil,<br>

It's already been said, but keeping the body on the ground in a bag is the only way to go. I have never had any drops (thankfully) nor do I want to think about the D3 hitting the ground, thing is heavy! <br>

If the D700 is operating, you're almost scott free, the only problem could be the mount, I'd be careful when removing the lens and make sure it attaches again smoothly. Image quality is hard to test like Eric mentioned since you don't have a before image. <br>

Worst case, if you do ever notice anything feeling or looking off/odd, take it in to Nikon Canada. I have taken lenses in there before (Mississauga) and they were very good to me.<br>

Really sorry to hear about the camera falling though. I would surely skip a beat..<br>

Dave</p>

<p>D90 + better lens. No reason to go with the D300 for what you're needing to use it for. The frame rate is obviously faster, but then if you're interested in frame rate you'd also want to look at the grip for the D300. I think the choice here is pretty simple. Good luck!</p>

<p>Thanks Richard!!</p>

<p>I tried this using Exiftool and it works great! Now I can process my raw files just like normal in aperture - I'm so glad as well, I'm shooting on location, and need these images to be process in less than 2 weeks or I'm passed deadline, was going to just settle for using the D3 instead since I brought it with me incase, but now I can use the D3s!! Sweet - this works people.<br>

Dave</p>

<p>Zach, <br>

That's essentially what the lounge is for. When I hear the word reception area, I sort of figure people are talking about having a desk with a receptionist waiting for people to walk into the studio. One important note here is that we don't expect people to just be walking in off the street, so a devoted desk and employee for this seems silly. Although the lounge is basically just what you've mentioned, a reception area, or a green room, whatever you call it, a place to keep clients and interact with them. Sadly they have to go through the studio first since moving the door is impractical, and the layout is also forced to to fixtures under the floor that would be radically costly to move (as would the door be) so we have what we have. <br>

<br />Justin, <br>

That's a great idea, I hadn't thought of moving the make up table at any point, hoped that its proximity to the studio was good enough. As mentioned I will have to very large utility tables on casters hanging around. The chairs for the make up area are not secured to the floor, so we can move those, would it be enough to use a utility table for make up, or would you suggest the actual make up table itself to be mobile?<br>

<br />Thanks everyone again, it's extremely helpful to receive feedback as in a few months, it won't be as easy to make any changes.</p>

<p>Thank you for your input, Justin. I don't think I'll be turning anything into a co-op, so even though I'm sure you'd prefer to have your 'stuff' secure, you'll have to find another studio to keep it all.</p>

<p>John, </p>

<p>Thank you for that tip on storage. I will greatly consider that, and am glad you mentioned in frequently used items. I don't think we'll be doing too many room sets although I cannot be sure given someone the opportunity to earn income etc... That being said, I believe you're correct about adding more storage. Right now I felt like for all current items we'll be using we'd have enough storage, but I didn't account for items that we may need and want to keep in the future. Very helpful tip. Thank you!<br>

Oh and on the note of a semi permanently set table top, we've already got something in mind along those lines! I've ordered parts for and will be building 2 8'x4' tables will heavy duty casters for wheeling them around. These tables are going to be somewhat industrial in appearance, with either a heavy wood top, or stainless steel, or a yet undedecided material, and they will be about 3.5' high (we're on the taller side of the scale physically, which is why all of my electrical outlets in the studio sections are 4' off the ground as well :)) and they will have a large shelf midway up under the table top. The point of these tables is somewhat vague though. One will be used for transporting gear from our locker to the garage where our vehicles/shipping bay is for times when we are shooting onlocation, and as well as placing a computer (most likely a 27' iMac) for tethering while shooting in studio, as well as a place to keep gear when shooting in studio. The other table will serve more like a permanent set table. With adjustable lights nearby and anything we'd need to pop a few quick shots off of. Since these items are 'furniture' we haven't included them in this drawing. Another note is that the kitchen island is also on casters should we need to move it for some reason.</p>

<p>Dave</p>

<p>OH wow! I'm so happy to see responses. As mentioned, first time poster on this forum. In leu of actually getting some feedback, I'd like to elaborate more on the layout. <br>

Dividers. So, if you can notice, there are 2 pillars spaced 10' apart separating the lounge and studio. In these gaps we will have installed large curtains/screens that unroll from the ceiling down. The centre curtain will be a screen for use with a projector, and the other two will likely be solid black (this won't really fix any noise issues however). <br>

In the studio itself, we will also have blackout curtains all around, and we will be covering up those gorgeous windows on the top side of this image. Pipes and other limitations force us to have the studio on that half of the layout :(.<br>

Reception area was big controversy. Because we are hoping to be commercial (commercial photography really doesn't need a typical reception area) we have decided to forego any such area. Also we may use a desk or two for a temp. reception until we can afford to stop shooting things like family portraits or headshots etc. <br>

Storage as mentioned is going to be above the washroom, my architect hasn't pumped out the most recent redesign so you'll have to use your imagination. And it will be a room about the washrooms 17.8' long by 9.3' wide.<br>

Bruce, thank you - I'm desperately looking forward to it's completion although am worried that I may be missing something. Got very lucky finding a place, believe me you don't want to hear how little our rent is going to be, it's every photographer wet dream. <br>

Hal, we're only operating with 1 photography, 2 producers and 2 or 3 assistants. That being said, when we're shooting, no one will be needing privacy in the office, and the lounge is mostly an area for us to hang out, or clients if there are a large number of them in at once, but our studio is definitely not a retail environment (if that helps).<br>

Bob, seamless cove set. Thank you for mentioning. We don't really have the space for it you're right. We could try to build a small one in that top left corner, but it may get messy. Instead we're going to have to play it by ear as best we can. :(<br>

Thanks so much for the responses, I'm glad to see that posting here was worthwhile so quickly!<br>

Dave</p>

<p>Hello All,<br>

This is my first post here on photo.net. I'm hoping to get some interesting feedback. <br>

I'm a photographer starting up a company <a href="http://www.2dphotography.ca">2D Photography Inc.</a> and we're just getting going designing a studio. This will in future be a commercial studio, although for the time being we're going to focus on any market we can to earn income.<br>

Here's the current layout, it's abotu 2500sqf.<br>

<img src="http://2dphotography.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Picture-1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Sorry that it's so big.. </p>

<p>I'm just wondering if there are any great ideas that we're missing, if anyone thinks we've got too much, essentially I just want to be sure that given what limitations we've got, we have everything covered.</p>

<p>There is a garage door entrance for getting larger items in through the back. The ceilings are 18' high, and above the make up/washrooms we've got a storage area as well. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, or feedback of ANY kind for that matter.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone! </p>

<p>David Dvir</p>