I strongly agree with all of this, but one thing that I was slightly confused by at first and I think could use just a little clarification is the right price point for filters. I think it's important to explain that $150-300 can be a good price point for a variable ND filter because a variable ND effectively acts as multiple levels of ND filter all in one. On the other hand, for new/budding photographers, it's almost certainly not necessary to spend more than $100 on a single polarizing filter or a single non-adjustable ND filter. This isn't to say that people shouldn't eventually invest in a higher end one if they run a booming photography business, but for those on a budget, those hundreds of bucks to outfit multiple lenses with the highest-end filters might be better spent on another lens-depending of course on what they shoot and whether they are photo or video folks.
I would recommend lighting but not every photographer will need this. But if you're focusing on portraiture or still life/product photography, then investing in good lighting equipment and modifiers early on will save you $$$ down the road.
I strongly agree with all of this, but one thing that I was slightly confused by at first and I think could use just a little clarification is the right price point for filters. I think it's important to explain that $150-300 can be a good price point for a variable ND filter because a variable ND effectively acts as multiple levels of ND filter all in one. On the other hand, for new/budding photographers, it's almost certainly not necessary to spend more than $100 on a single polarizing filter or a single non-adjustable ND filter. This isn't to say that people shouldn't eventually invest in a higher end one if they run a booming photography business, but for those on a budget, those hundreds of bucks to outfit multiple lenses with the highest-end filters might be better spent on another lens-depending of course on what they shoot and whether they are photo or video folks.
I would recommend lighting but not every photographer will need this. But if you're focusing on portraiture or still life/product photography, then investing in good lighting equipment and modifiers early on will save you $$$ down the road.
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