heri_rakotomalala1

<p>Hi<br>

We're in the process of renting <a href="http://studioduplateau.com">our photo studio</a>. We're in good old Montreal, Canada, and it's primarily aimed at amateurs and semi-pro photographers. Sometimes students as well.<br>

At the beginning, we didn't offer flash heads / lights but it looks like every photographer needs lights.<br>

Here's what we are adding :<br>

- one 400W studio strobe light with 80 x 140cm softbox<br>

- one 400W studio strobe light with 22" beauty dish with honey comb<br>

The strobes are optically triggered so that means anyone with a flash on their camera could use the setup.<br>

What do you think of this as a basic kit? If you rent a small photo studio, what would you expect, as a minimum? We are discussing if we need a third light as a hair / back light or different applications. What about reflectors or blockers?<br>

Thanks for ideas,<br>

Heri</p>

<p>My starter kit would be a flash, a 27" beauty dish, connected to your camera with a 10 feet PC cord. Could be less $250 to start out with. <br>

Another flash with a big softbox would be a good plus, and a third light as back light later on.</p>

<p>Hi<br>

the only recorder that would be able to record 4K for the Sony A7S is the Atomos Shogun (around $1800). You need to get an additional hard drive. <br>

It's pricy but you can also use it as a monitor! A monitor is essential for 4k video. <br>

For the desktop, the Sony doesn't record raw so it doesn't have to be a top of the line desktop. Any desktop with 16GB RAM, i7 CPU and a Nvidia card (at least 2GB RAM for the video card) is good. </p>

<p>If you shoot mainly sports for your school, get the 1D.<br>

However, if you are also invited to shoot general events (Fairs, parties, conference, portraits), get the 5Dmk3</p>

<p>Hi<br>

On a related note, what are the addresses to have large format prints in montreal? more than 36 inches</p>

<p>I love the M! <a href=" picture</a> taken with it, on a foggy day.</p>

<p>I would rent get the 50mm f1.8 and would also rent a 2nd camera Nikon D5300 + Sigma 18-35mm f1.8.<br>

The second camera would work as a back-up and for wide/normal shots.</p>

<p>Can't recommend because I'm mostly using flashes. However, if I have one advice, don't get cheap continuous lights from China. I've seen packages advertised on eBay. I saw one really cheap (2 softboxes, 2 umbrellas + stands and lights), at $200 couldn't resist but it was a complete waste of time. It gave a green cast on models. <br>

See <a href=" picture</a>, the model's hands are green-ish and make her look sick.</p>

<p>Hi <br>

I have seen several friends and teams using Kickstarter, a couple of very inspiring cases (more than $800k)<br>

We got involved in several crowdfunding campaigns but it didn't work out (barely got 1% of what we asked). There's a lot of work involved, before the campaign, at launch and during that you shouldn't underestimate.<br>

Now I would only do a crowdfunding campaign if I have a very solid social media base (at least 600 fans on Facebook), and really make sure that the project you have is really inspiring and unique. </p>

<p>I would have said yes but would have proposed to spend 40% less time and 40% less photos. And offer them the option to pay more if they want more photos, if the first test was good</p>

<p>For weddings, I would use the Canon 5D mk3 with Sigma 35mm f1.4 , coupled with another body that has the 85mm f1.8 or 100mm macro. </p>

<p>I don't think it's even possible to mount the SIgma on a full-frame body? It will possibly damage your mirror. <br>

One of my friend tried to insert a crop lens on my full-frame and I nearly lost the camera</p>

<p>If you mainly shoot sports at high ISO, I would get the 70D. You will have less reach with the 5D. The 70D is a much newer camera and behaves very well at high ISO + higher fps + better colors. It also takes great 1080p videos. </p>

<p>How do people get news in your area? What about ad space in a local newspaper? </p>

<p>He still has a lot of Nikon bodies and lenses http://scottkelby.com/gear/ not a complete switch</p>

<p>Hi Rafal - if you shoot outdoors or if you have a very large studio, the 85mm is better. You will have better subject/background separation<br>

those shots were all at 135mm http://500px.com/ElenaShumilova </p>

<p>Can you try using a tripod instead? <br>

I'd say it's the placement of the camera on the bean bag</p>

<p>To "Upgrade the photographer", I found what worked best was committing to a large project with the goal of exhibiting when done. It puts social pressure and gets your mind out of gear shopping. <br>

Workshops and books are like gear, there are dozens if not hundreds about them online and you can collect them as badges but until you actually do a real-world project, they're not really worth the price asked imho.</p>

<p>I'd get the 16-35mm - hard to miss a group portrait with this one. <br>

If you're looking for ultimate image quality, I'd look at either the Zeiss 21mm or Zeiss 15mm</p>

<p>Rowan, you should try loading the website after clearing out the cache. I think it loads fast on your side because the css, html and images are already on your browser cache. </p>

<p>I think if there's an intent of self-expression and not just documentation, then the photographer shouldn't be worried about callign it art</p>

<p>Hi<br>

Yes, it's possible. I would use Nikon D610 + 50mm f1.8 + monopod as a mobile camera, and D7000 + 17-35 2.8 + tripod, plus of course bring the other lenses.<br>

On top of buying a monopod and tripod, you also need a budget for audio, as the on-board microphone mic is amateurish at best. A good starting point is a Zoom recorder, with a Sennheiser shotgun.<br>

It would good to get a slider as well (depending on your pricing)<br>

The mobile camera would get details, faces, emotions. The fixed camera on the tripod would get environmental shots, groups, as well as the whole ceromony.<br>

I would get a junior assistant because of the run time limit factor, and also to operate the audio equipment (shotgun)<br>

Good luck! </p>