The 10 Best Purchases of my Photography Career
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
- In this video I share the top 10 purchases of my career. Many people on RUclips want to tell you about the latest camera or lens, but the items in this video are things you can use over the course of your career, whether you're a portrait photographer, commercial photographer or wedding photographer.
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Gravity Backdrops
Adorama howl.me/cjCnJyinMHf
Gravity Backdrops gravitybackdropsus.sjv.io/DK0Nmj
B&H bhpho.to/3NEXi2p
Sekonic Flashmate Light Meter L-308X-U
Adorama howl.me/cjzWPoM5dzS
Amazon amzn.to/3QFUGQm
B&H bhpho.to/3NG6vaR
Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U-EL Series Light Meter for Elinchrom EL Skyport System Adorama howl.me/cjzWPnYhPVY
Amazon amzn.to/2NM9DTz
B&H bhpho.to/3Lz1Og7
Sekonic L-858D-U SPEEDMASTER Light Meter Kit with RT-EL/PX Transmitter Module for Elinchrom
Adorama (howl.me/cjFnYfUhqyi)
B&H bhpho.to/41dCnXc
Avenger D600 Mini Boom (Chrome)
Adorama howl.me/cjCnFQ448lc
Amazon amzn.to/3ccRk85
B&H bhpho.to/3WbSZMB
Kupo Baby Boom, Extends from 3.8-7.8', Steel
Adorama howl.me/ckrng83XCuF
Amazon amzn.to/3E8gfEI
B&H bhpho.to/3YNTGyx
Kupo 40" Master C-Stand with Turtle Base Kit
Adorama howl.me/ckrng8iYyzH
Amazon amzn.to/3YPVPtD
B&H bhpho.to/47OKQVB
Pelican Storm Case iM2700
Adorama howl.me/cjzWrV83YzB
Amazon amzn.to/3IGgmcg
B&H bhpho.to/42hPaZQ
Pelican Storm Case IM2720
Adorama howl.me/cjzWqGJRG7N
Amazon amzn.to/3APIKGP
B&H bhpho.to/3LZIo5O
Pelican Storm Case IM2950
Adorama howl.me/cjzWqGsSJC7
Amazon amzn.to/3RAYHGU
B&H bhpho.to/42hPaZQ
Pelican Storm Case IM2975
Adorama howl.me/cjzWqGMhSbg
Amazon amzn.to/3cdYKYZ
B&H bhpho.to/44zln0O
SKB ATA Standard Golf Travel Case
Adorama howl.me/cjFu34C12NY
Amazon amzn.to/3uLMKEg
B&H bhpho.to/3LGA5Ku
RocknRoller Multi-Cart R12STEALTH
Adorama howl.me/cjzWrV83YzB
Amazon amzn.to/2tDwSXU
B&H bhpho.to/3NFzD1G
BenQ SW271C
Adorama howl.me/ckrng8yJd1E
Amazon amzn.to/45HSQWp
B&H bhpho.to/3qCfeSl
Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro
Adorama howl.me/ckroojX1cdh
Studio Titan Camera Stand STA-01-360 MK2
Adorama howl.me/cjGcfVD3aCG
B&H bhpho.to/3cf4RfL
This video was shot with a
Canon Cinema EOS C70
Adorama howl.me/cjCnaWADdkp
Amazon amzn.to/3vkvy7X
B&H bhpho.to/44dCV23
and a
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.0
Adorama howl.me/cjCnaWOwhRU
Amazon amzn.to/3vkEWbE
B&H bhpho.to/426bKEM
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:06 - Painted Backdrops
01:55 - Booms
03:11 - C-Stands
03:36 - Light Meter
05:02 - Pelican Cases
07:32 - SKB
08:30 - RocknRoller Multi-Cart
09:40 - Monitors
11:06 - ColorChecker Display Pro
11:49 - Tripods
15:07 - Conclusions 
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Great tips. Don't forget Color checker card/gray card for color sensitive work
Thanks! That will be in my forthcoming 10 great items under $100 video!
So as far as adding some suggestions for other gear, a white balance card or Color Checker Passport is very handy. They're not super expensive, but definitely aren't cheap. It's worth saving up for one. But if you're wanting a more inexpensive solution for just white balance, then a collapsible grey or white card is great too. Nothing is worse than needing to get your white balance checked/adjusted and you don't have something reliable to do that with. And another item that, I'm not sure this is absolutely essential, but I've found very useful when I caught out in the elements and can't just escape, a rain cover. I can say that in my 25+ years of being a photography, I've only needed the rain cover like maybe 3 or 4 times, but the times I had it, I was so glad it was there for me. They don't take up a lot of room, and if you shoot outdoors a lot, sometimes the weather can sneak up on you. So I would have at least one or two stashed in your camera bag, or whatever cases you may use to bring gear.
I have a gray card on my forthcoming "Best item's under $100" video. A rain cover came in clutch when I was a photojournalist.
This list is really helpful!!! thanks a lot John!!
You're very welcome! Thank you!
Awesome video John! Couple of things on this list I don’t have that I know will make my ship go faster. Thank you.
Thanks Donnamaria!
Great video and advice. I might add a super clamp, sandbags, and apple boxes. That Kupo boom looks sweet.
Thanks! I recorded a video for a few weeks from now with gear under $100 and you just named 3/10 🤫
Thank you John! This is an excellent and very informative video.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video John! I'll have to bookmark for Christmas! 🤣
Thanks James! I know the cambo will be on your list!
Thanks for this video sir
Most welcome Simon!
If you know someone with a grinder they can grind you a flat edge on your boom arm. That's what I did for my boom arms. Very informative wish I had this information when I started.
Thanks! I wish I had it too.
A softbox with grid. and gonna find some black flags soon. Thank you sir!
I definitely needs a few pieces. I thought the same about a tripod. I barley use one. The c-stand and boom is also something on my list. Great info to consider, thanks!
Thanks! I hear you. I even sold my photo tripod at one point to buy a video tripod and I regretted it. Maybe I would have been fine with using a video tripod and L bracket for photo - thanks to the comments on this video - one is on the way.
I still need to declare for my professional photographer certification candidacy. Thank you for the reminder!!
You got this! I just got mine earlier this year.
Hi great video and love your new background. What size are your gravity backgrounds and I looked on their site but I don’t see the double-sided anymore. Is that like a special order or something?
Also, I finally ordered my first C stand for my boom, because you are right, I had my boom on my aluminum stand even with two sandbags, it was tilting, and it was a disaster waiting to happen. I think I have most of the other things that you talked about except for the camera stand. I have a tripod, but not a camera stand. I have a flat computer table that I connect to my old Mole light stand.
Thanks Lorinda! Mine are all size M or L. I am sure with your setup the tripod and laptop try are great. I was thinking about it from my perspective because I feel like I move around the room a lot.
Thank you for this video!! do you ever use color cards?
I am not familiar with those.
Can I add a number 11? Having watched you with your tripod then an L Bracket is an must. Coming from a landscape enthusiast into the studio an L Bracket allows you to rotate the camera quickly without losing the perspective (if you have set it up correctly). It is also something chunky to hold so you don't drop the camera if you decide to go free style off the tripod.
Thanks Quentin. That is something I haven't considered. But now that you mention it I think that might be the solution for a problem I am having. When I am in the vertical position, my camera keeps drooping because the lenses are so heavy. But having the weight under the camera and not to the side would fix my problem. Is there something I should be looking for when considering an L Bracket?
@@JohnGress I found that heavy lenses moved when turned to the side, but the weight is on top with an L Bracket so its super sturdy. But the main advantage is that if you set it up correctly the centre of the image does not move when you change between vertical and horizontal. Obviously getting the L Bracket with the right mount for your tripod is the first thing. As I have both a Manfrotto Be Free and larger ball head tripod it does mean having two L Brackets. I went with Manfrotto branded brackets, but you can get less expensive ones, especially if your mount is Arca-swiss.
Yay, I have an old L bracket and I didn’t even think about using it in my set up but when I go vertical I do get the drooping lens issue. I did find if I mount my 70 to 200 mm Canon lens on my tripod using the lens bracket and not mount it to the camera that it doesn’t droop. That doesn’t help me when I’m using my 24 to 70 lens so I will try my L bracket! Thanks for the suggestion!
@@JohnGress Check for Kirk L-brackets. They are custom designed for each camera and my favorite ones. You need an Arca-Swiss compatible tripod head, though.
@@JohnGressAnother option to get vertical shots is to use a rotating lens collar like a Silence Corner Atoll.
If you’ve used a 70-200mm lens with a tripod collar, then you already know how it works.
Nice to be able to get instantly rotate the camera, without changing the camera position and having to take off and reattach an L-bracket.
I would really appreciate the video about your photo editing process
You might enjoy this video ruclips.net/video/Dm4Sy42rAj8/видео.html
Hey John! Just a head's up, I was going to look up the links on the RocknRoller cart. Your links have a few problems though. The amazon one doesn't go to the product, and you forgot the label for B&H. :) Take care!
Thanks! All fixed.
2:20 - No joke, I thought I was the only person who noticed that of the bat of the 6 sided stud on the Kupo Baby Boom. I bought it mainly to get a much sturdier, and movable, stand compared to my Hensel Boom Arm Kit 223 that I used. It's not bad, but I felt less "Final Destination" intrusive thoughts with the Kupo when I'd hang a 90 x 120 softbox overhead.
That Hansel setup reminds me of the manfrotto one I started with and would not recommend. It’s so expensive too.
John, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Which editing monitor would you recommend, as the only photographer display, Apple XDR display Pro or Eizo CG319X.
My pleasure. I have these monitors. BenQ SW271C
Adorama howl.me/ckrng8yJd1E
Amazon amzn.to/45HSQWp
B&H bhpho.to/3qCfeSl
Good ideas here.
Thanks!
One Thing you maybe missed is a graphic tablet... 😊
I would ask if there’s a single light that if you were starting out with only that one, you would chose for both indoor studio work and outdoor on location (fill lighting) work?
Hi Bob, I really wanted to focus on things you could use forever with this video, but my suggestion for one light that you could use for all of that would be a Elinchrom FIVE Adorama howl.me/cjCnmmUpjV1 Amazon amzn.to/3Um6V61 B&H bhpho.to/3LcypYZ
Do you still own and use the 01-360-MK2 Commercial Studio Camera Stand from Studio Titan America. What is your experience with it, I am thinking of getting one and was wondering if you use the horizontal that much? There is a version of the same unit with static no horizontal movement which over $600 cheaper. Than you
I still use it and I love it! I use the horizontal axis all the time to avoid moving the model or the stand a few inches.
Very informative video, thanks a lot. What are the lights in 3:35? Steel boom arm is way better than aluminum all the way? Should i buy steel? What is the ideal length of a boom arm? In my country, i can only find 100 cm max.
Thanks. Those are 1.2k HMIs. Steel is a much better boom choice than aluminum. Close to 2-meters would be the most common size.
@@JohnGress expanded size 2m, right?
Yes extended to 2m.
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I'd say you missed the optical Snoot
Maybe. I am just not sure if that is going to stand the test of time.
Oh man 2k for that camera stand 😮
Yeah I know,, but the good thing is you'l spend it once and use it forever.
Yay one huge advertisement video