To really save money and get high quality equipment is to buy everything used. All of my camera bodies, all of my lenses, and all of my studio lighting I bought used. I calculated that I was able to spend 10% of what an item cost new. The best example I have is my Nikon D700. I paid $300 US for a body that, when new was $3,000 US. Sure the gear I use is older but it is still professional grade equipment. When buying used it is important to buy from a reputable used dealer who offers a warranty. When buying used gear you have to do your research on the item you want and then be persistent in shopping for the best quality and price range. It took me a year and a half to find my D700. I checked my dealers' web page everyday multiple times a day because the good items sell out real fast. Studio lighting used is very cheap. I bought 2, 900cm X 1200CM softboxes for only $30 each in excellent condition still in their original boxes. A pair of 1,500 umbrellas for $5 each. The list goes on. For buying used, determine what you want, how much you want to spend and then when you find the item, buy it right away.
I agree that buying used can be a fantastic way to build up your equipment arsenal economically. However, when it comes to lenses, I believe there's a unique value in investing in new ones. Lenses, being a crucial part of the photographic process, can often be seen as a long-term investment that can significantly impact the quality of your work and potentially lead to quicker returns on investment, especially when working on client projects😀
Good evening, Ms. Monica. Honestly, I have just started a new project for product and food photography. I have a Canon 250D with an 18-55 kit lens, in addition to a Godox SL100 continuous lighting and most of the tools you mentioned. My question is, does having this lens guarantee me great results or do I need to invest in another lens? Note that my budget is limited. Thank you in advance.
How you say this is Kit Lens. I recommend you to watch video about lens 50mm, macro100mm, 35mm and 24-70mm and choose something from this lens for your photography☺️
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To really save money and get high quality equipment is to buy everything used. All of my camera bodies, all of my lenses, and all of my studio lighting I bought used. I calculated that I was able to spend 10% of what an item cost new. The best example I have is my Nikon D700. I paid $300 US for a body that, when new was $3,000 US. Sure the gear I use is older but it is still professional grade equipment. When buying used it is important to buy from a reputable used dealer who offers a warranty. When buying used gear you have to do your research on the item you want and then be persistent in shopping for the best quality and price range. It took me a year and a half to find my D700. I checked my dealers' web page everyday multiple times a day because the good items sell out real fast. Studio lighting used is very cheap. I bought 2, 900cm X 1200CM softboxes for only $30 each in excellent condition still in their original boxes. A pair of 1,500 umbrellas for $5 each. The list goes on. For buying used, determine what you want, how much you want to spend and then when you find the item, buy it right away.
I agree that buying used can be a fantastic way to build up your equipment arsenal economically. However, when it comes to lenses, I believe there's a unique value in investing in new ones. Lenses, being a crucial part of the photographic process, can often be seen as a long-term investment that can significantly impact the quality of your work and potentially lead to quicker returns on investment, especially when working on client projects😀
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Good evening, Ms. Monica.
Honestly, I have just started a new project for product and food photography.
I have a Canon 250D with an 18-55 kit lens, in addition to a Godox SL100 continuous lighting and most of the tools you mentioned.
My question is, does having this lens guarantee me great results or do I need to invest in another lens? Note that my budget is limited.
Thank you in advance.
How you say this is Kit Lens. I recommend you to watch video about lens 50mm, macro100mm, 35mm and 24-70mm and choose something from this lens for your photography☺️