Are you kidding me??!?! What!??! While I was watching this I thought I am watching a guy with like 100-200+K subs? I cant belive you have just 69 man? BTW Firts time on your channel and already impresed! Very good I like you! :D
Hi Connor, question, right now do u still have the 70-200 lens or u have upgraded? what other zoom lens would u recommend, not the 55-200 though. Thanks!
This is the best video I've seen for the last 3 years on what's essential to high end camera gear. When I first started out with dslr, I was so confused by all the geeks on youtube with their confusing suggestions. Finally, I decided to go to the camera store and let a freaking sales person talk me into buying a camera I ddn't even want, but I was happy at the fact that I got a dslr. In the back of my mind, I couldn't get away from "I DON'T THINK THIS IS WHAT I WANT!!!" Still, I had pride in my work and I pressed on. Now, I can truly say, my history is your history and thank you for sharing. I pretty much went through the same course and I'm geared up and moving forward. Experience is a good teacher and be ware of people and their suggestions. Thank you for sharing this. Even though you're a canon fan, you can still apply the concept to other brand like Nikon or sony. Yea, I'm a canon fan as well. Thank you.
I was feeling frustrated, not finding a video that related to what I was looking for & that was easy to follow. However I then stumbled upon this & was amazed this is everything I needed
I am super new to this whole camera thing, not to photography as a whole...I just purchased the Canon T6i not a new model by no means but its what i have coveted for a few years now glad I purchased. Now starts my video trek thru TH-cam and i stumbled across you...thanks for the filter explanation...and printer info...this is a lot of information for beginners like myself but I’m here too learn from people already doing what i wish to achieve
Stumbled across your channel & I'm glad I did. I'm not sure if I want to go pro, but if I do, this video gives me helpful insight. Thanks for sharing your experience & your preferences. I appreciate you taking the time to try & help others who are just starting out & want to take their photography from hobby to career. I found this to be helpful information you've provided & you've presented it nicely. It's personable, down to earth & I can relate to it. I didn't mind the length as some others complained about. I enjoyed the background music, but at times it was just a bit louder than you were speaking & I had to rewind to catch what you said. Your background ambiance is very attractive, especially the candle! I like your still shots as well as your video. Keep up the great work! God bless! :)
Great video, I’m just an amateur and starting photography now, but my first camera happened to be your luxury item, I love drone photography and currently have the mavic pro as it’s very easy to carry. I now also have just bought a DSLR with a few lens to start with and see how this goes , thanks for the great tips.
I so agree about the camera grip. Shooting portrait is SO much easier.. Plus, I just like a camera that is a bit heavier.. is easier to be stable with in handheld. I keep my grip on even with only one battery, both for the weight and the ease of controls and shutter release. Remote shutter releases... mandatory if you shoot landscapes, or anything low light, or with focus stacking or bracketing... especially for macro or product photography. ND Filters (and polarizers) are mandatory if you shoot water, clouds, bright landscapes... I would also elevate tripods for most shooters. Really good video, but folks should understand that if their shooting paradigm is different than yours, their priorities are different too. Keep the vids going! Well done!
I started out on a nikon d60 with the 18-55 f3.5-5.6 and the 55-200 f4-5.6 and it was a pleasure to use. Later on I got myself a 28mm f2.8 from Tokina, that I had to fix the aperture blades on because they were stuck. When I then discovered the arsenal of film cameras my grandfather had, I took his exakta vx 2a with a 50mm f2.8 Zeiss and a 180mm f2.8 Zeiss lens and put a 24 exposure ISO 200 Film through it, sadly to find out that its shutter curton was perforated and the pictures got white dots all over them. Then I found another camera at my grandparents home, that was the Canon eos 5QD. It had a 28-70mm f2.8L lens on it that still costs a fortune today and I took some outstanding pictures with it. I still use it a lot but now my most recent acquisition was a Canon eos 700D that takes absolutely brilliant photos. The best thing is that I can now use my 28-70mm digitally to edit and share the photos I take with it. I totally agree with you on the kit lens, the stm version is super light which is great for handheld video filming and the next to silent autofocus motor even underlines its great video capabilities.
i love your advice, i feel like im on the right track. funny thing is I started of using the exact same gear as you canon rebel with kit lense and i also have the save zoom lense. its clearer to me now what i need to work towards. thanks for the guidance. keep it up. hope your channel grows.
Harry Brazier I think the 700d is a great starter camera if you are new to DSLRs. You can do almost anything that a professional can do with that camera. Use it for a few years and if you really like it, look into a better pro canon camera.
I enjoyed this. In my opinion it was very comprehensive sound advice for someone seeking to eventually get paid regularly for their work. I can say my gear evolved similarly to yours, except for a lot more lighting, modifiers and grip equipment (unless you didn't include to keep video short). The gear you listed covers almost any scenario professionally. 👍
jerry king Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed! I didn't go too deep into lighting because it can differ so much from each profession. I wouldn't recommend the same lighting to a wedding photog as I would for a product photog :)
one thing I'd like to add as ESSENTIAL would be STORAGE. You did mention about "external storage" although it is to my opinion essential to also invest in Memory Cards, the largest capacity your camera can handle, you will need a lot of these especially when shooting in raw. Overall great video! Very informative.
I was looking through my old saved vids and stumbled on this one.. 2 days ago.. I snagged the Canon R5 That thing is a Beast! I'm still Rocking Tamron 2.8 Lenses.. My 70-200 2.8 is Canon.. I have the IS III version. I will eventually invest into the RF system.. Tripods.. I have a few varying in price.. But I do have a $60 one that is surprisingly awesome by NEEWER.. It has actually held up better than my much more pricey Manfrotto.. It's taken a beating.. I have horror stories about storage.. Lost 2 HARD DRIVES! Pictures forever lost.
I just loved the video, you made me feel that whatever i am purchasing these days or trying to purchase, boy i am going on the right track and your video made quite the explanation why i actually wanted to do so.. my first DLSR was and is 5D mark iii, i decided to go full frame too .. i choose to purchase nice rather than twice..
Three quick points. 1) Cheap tripods will not hold the weight of a larger camera especially if you are using a longer lens and do not have sufficient stability for telephoto work. 2) When shooting on a camera without multiple cards, change your card frequently. Often you need to be shooting for extended periods before being able to backup onto an external drive. You can have a card failure at any time. 3) If you focus on one type of photography to start with you can start with a short list. If you do get a job that requires a special lens, they can be hired. When you have sufficient work to justify the cost buy it.
Kaark Photos seamless paper is the best background, especially for on location. Google “seamless photography paper.” It’s just a roll of nice paper that you can easily carry and put behind the person.
I just picked up an 80d. I love it. I can't live without. 50mm lens 150-600mm lens 18-135mm lens 24-75mm lens. External flash. And of course a camera backpack.
I have a pro 1000 printer, big 400mm prime, speed and studio lights, but no 24-70 or 70-200. Different types of photography and styles will effect the prioritisation of gear, and what should have been mentioned with regards to bodies is dual card slots, forget full frame, forget DSLR, just get a good camera with dual card slots and amazing lenses. Fuji XT2, X-Pro2, GFX, SONY A99II, Nikon D500, D750, D810, D850, D5, Canon 5DIV, 5DSR, 1DXII, Panasonic GH5, Olympus OMD-1 mkII, Pentax K1, 645Z, Hasselblad X1D. These are all equally capable professional bodies, just get the relevant lenses. FYI, a 56mm 1.2 on a crop sensor body like the fujis will produce identical images to an 85mm 1.8 on a full frame body. Just make sure you're applying crop factor to aperture as well as focal length if you want equivalent depth of field, noise levels, and field of view.
Christopher O'Grady I don’t disagree. You’re totally right that there are so many different fields of Photography, so it’s impossible to make one video that fits all. I just made the most comprehensive video I could. This is more geared towards amateurs than anyone else, and if you’re starting out I recommend taking a route similar to this for best results.
So, I think, the piece of equipment I would miss a lot is my (graduated) ND. It just makes things in landscape so much easier, and I loove love love long exposure shots in daylight, and the smooth water effect 😍😍
Absolutely love your videos, I've just started my photography journey at the beginning of the year and I've learnt so much from watching your video. Thank you so much for taking the time to talk about all your equipment. I have 3 lenses so far and l must admit l think l have lens acquisition syndrome lol
Would like to commend you on this excellent video you have created. I enjoyed your enthusiasm, sense of humor and humility. I wish the best. Learned a lot. Thank you.
cool video dude. I was surprised to see filters in the luxuries section as I wouldn't be without my Polariser or ND's but I guess that is one of those personal things. Only thing I wasn't really keen on was the BGM.
Jack Tyler Yeah I have some friends who live by their polarizers. Depends what you shoot. My automotive photography friends basically weld that thing to their lenses haha
It would be helpful to have the volume of the background music a bit softer, I personally find it rather distracting from what you are trying to tell. I am a Nikon user, so there for things are different for me on that note. But there are similarities of course for Canon and Nikon. Using a Nikon D5200 at the moment, I really would love to own the D850 but that is way out of my price range unfortunately. For the 18-55mm kit lens that did came with my D5200, yeah I hated it. Just did not match up to what I was aiming for from the start. So I upgraded that to a Sigma 17-70mm lens last year and I love that thing! Yes it is a lot heavier then a kit lens, but the images you will get will improve so much and when you learned to use it a bit you will start noticing you hardly need to make any corrections at all. I do have to add that it could always be that my 18-55mm kit lens was not working properly from the start or I messed up somewhere. But I really don't get images like you showed in the video with that lens, not even close. As zoom lens I own a Tamron 70-300mm lens (old variant), I managed to get it very cheap while it being new still and got it right away with the camera in the same deal. It was not part of some special offer, I just managed to make a deal with the store owner who sold me the combination for a lot less then the market value. Love the lens for starter level, very accurate and can also make the 85mm portret level photo's pretty well. It will do macro fairly well and for air craft spotting it's a very decent lens. Well worth to try. I do not plan to replace it any time soon as it just works good enough and I can not afford a expansive lens anyways for now. I did buy a Sigma 50mm 1.4 lens, amazing lens but I rarely use it. This mostly because it's as flat as a pancake here, I can not really go anywhere far, that thing is too heavy to lug around and with the 17-70mm in my arsenal I can't seem to find another use for the 50mm anymore. Of course I will keep it and there is bound to come something along that makes it valid again. For a 85mm lens, well I did think about it but with the Tamron 70-300 lens being much better then expected I like to wait with that purchase for now. A cleaning kit is always present in my bag, never leave without it. But for the sensor... Yeah, I learned not to touch that unless you want repair costs. I accidentally hit something that destroyed the camera's inside a little and it took 60 Euro to repair + travel cost (about 100 Euro) which leaves me to just ignore that and leave it for the pro's to repair that (Nikon service station). I am using Lightroom already, but instead of Photoshop I use Gimp. I am not into the extreme editing anyways. Just touching photo's up, applying a present perhaps and that's about it for now. I first need to focus on hardware, like a external flash or rather multiple. A wide angle lens is also on the list to buy, I was aiming for a 10mm lens. A grip is something I really want to look into as well, but with luck I have money left this coming weekend to buy one of those along with 2 additional batteries which brings the total of batteries up to 4. I purchases a 2TB harddrive last year, very useful for travel as well as it was meant to do. Although I also got myself extra SD cards in case one or more managed to die on me. I do need to buy a new harddrive soon though. I got a similar bag already, slightly bigger even. Really worth it, you can store so much in that and you can still keep it with you when you flying to another destination as it is accepted as hand baggage! Mine isn't as expansive, but it will do the work still very well. A backpack is however a thing I still am looking for as I am more a nature photographer and walk around for long distances that could even get up to 40 km a day. So yeah it would be wise to have a backpack instead as it rests on both shoulders unlike the first bag you showed. For a small bag, I have a military shoulder pouch for the moment as it was only 20 Euro's. Yes it's super cheap but it was not created to do that job, so you do need to be very careful and only use it if it isn't raining because of a hole in the bottom and I'm not even sure if they are water proof aside from that. A rollerbag is something for the future, I just don't have enough gear to lug around just yet. So it would be a waste of money to drag that around with just a few things in it. I did buy a strap for 1 camera that is indeed strapped around the body, but with only 1 camera at this time it would be a waste to buy the dual wield variant. For that matter, I don't even use it as much but that is just more because I do more with nature and aircraft spotting for which it is rather difficult to use one of those. Business cards are indeed a thing that I did already, I been giving them out for about 2 years now. I don't buy them at the cheap internet websites but at a local printing press who makes them for me with my own design on it and still for a decent price. The clear filter for protection of your lens is a very good thing to have, yes those things are expansive but they do protect your lenses. When I flew to Thailand (first vacation ever) I noticed that there was something not right, it appears that the clear filter broke and shattered into several peaces. But my lens was perfectly fine.
Kar ben I use all San Disk SD cards. I never shoot more than 32 GB cards because it scares me to fill 64 GB of photos on one card that can crash and break. They’re all pretty fast. All my cameras have 2 memory card shots, so I use a CF card too.
Great video! New sub! :) Got my first 70D in January with the 18-135 stm kit lens. Thinking of the canon 50mm stm prime and fast wide angle prime or zoom (I want to give astrophotography a try) and I've just got the new Vanguard Alta tripod which I love. I have about £2K to spend on other equipment but i'm not sure if I should spend a grand of that on a powerful pc build or laptop that handles lightroom/photoshop better (my current laptop is so slow with lighroom) or would my money be better spent on other things? What lenses would you buy for an apsc camera (i'll upgrade to full frame eventually) with my budget that would give me a potential avenue for doing wedding photography?
Andy Mckay Thanks for the sub! Welcome! It definitely sounds like you're on the right track. That kit lens is nice and a 50mm prime is fantastic. I'm a wedding photographer, so will it help if I tell you what I use? My 4 go-to lenses are a 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, 85mm prime and a macro lens. The first two are essential for covering weddings. You'll definitely need an overall range from about 24 to about 200. So find some lenses to give you that reach. (Those are also great for Astro photography. I've done it a bit) I personally would start on my photo gear before a computer, but that's just me. I figure I'd rather get good photos even if my computer editing is slow. Buying an expensive computer is nice, but it won't help you take more and better photos haha Right now just focus on fast glass. It'll dramatically improve your photos. A couple fast zoom lenses. Then test out some primes. I am partial to 85mm. The 50mm is a tad too wide for me, though I do still love it and I have friends who live by it. All I'm saying is test them to make sure you're getting the right one for you. Hope that helps! Reply if you have more questions :)
Eneyi Pryce any lens is better than no lens, but it’ll be tough to do a lot with that lens. You won’t be able to do portraits, product, sports, wildlife, etc. pretty much the only thing you can do is architecture and landscape.
Bro that's awesome and useful content... I was stuck between the Canon 70-200 f2.8 and a dji Mavic pro drone.... Now I know what I'm getting for myself in Christmas.. Ps I started with the rebel 4ti... Now I'm working my way up thanks bro... (y) keep it up
Hey Moriarity.... I don't know you are going to read it or not.... But let me tell u one thing... You are beat man.. u have a lot of experience. Everything you told had a story behind... I just have subscribed your channel... And thank you so much while watching this i was thinking of myself, how i am going to be an excellent photographer... Thanks a lot... Huge respect... Keep uploding such a waooo stuff....
4 minutes in and you've just told me the number 1 bit of kit I need is a camera... this is a few seconds after you said "I'll assume you know a thing or 2 about photography..." I can't do 38 minutes of this.
LeHub First of all, I said "OBVIOUSLY, you'll need a camera," because I assume you have one. And the point of that topic is that you need a full frame camera, not just any camera. I made it clear I'm speaking to people getting started, so giving advice to get a full frame camera is a great tip. Sorry if you didn't like the video, if you disagree I'd love to hear what your essentials are. Also, the time length is no secret, so I apologize if it's too much. But to be as clear as possible and to give people a comprehensive list and explanation of gear, it's the shortest it could be. Let me know if I can clarify anything else.
I appreciate your reply! Cheers! But I'll be honest, I only watched the 1st 4 minutes which were non essential then I was told I need a camera... Albeit full frame like you say, but that should have been within the 1st minute, in my opinion. Now, I'm sure you could look at my vids too and pic them apart (I'm crap in front of the lens) but given your titling the padding and back stories are not necessary, just get into it. I can't comment on the other 34 min's I didn't watch, they may be incredible! But 1st impressions matter; with in the 1st 10% of the vid there was no real info that relates to your title so why should I watch the remaining 90%? In the TH-cam universe 38 min's is a lot of time to invest in, so as a viewer it needs to deliver. As for my essentials... I'm planning a walk through of my gear in the future but I'm a ex Nikon guy who's moved to Fujifilm, that should give you an idea.
LeHub You're right, this is one of my first vids and I noticed the same thing. It's a lot of build up. That's why I ended up putting time stamps in my description. Sorry you didn't find it helpful.
If you've already noticed it I apologise for pointing it out, nothing worse. Nice to have a frank and friendly discussion on the internet however. A rarity. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
$1000 for a Mavrick Pro by DJI is a great drone to start with. My brother had one and sense he did not use it ended up selling it. Amazing graphics, videos and you can connect it to your phone. Otherwise I am more of a Nikon guy, but like you mentioned, we all have a niche. Getting started out (literally just this year) I went with a Nikon D3400 which came with a 18-55 and 75-300 lens. Figured I will hold off a little on lenses as right now my focus is just on learning the functions and how to put everything together (ISO, Shutter Speed, etc) and such. Thus far, I got some great shots of a barn fire, a couple marathon fundraisers and some nature pictures. I do agree 100% on the business cards though. It is the best way to grow since you could be talking to someone in line at the wal-mart and if you need to pass along your contact info its there, ready, fast and simple. Thank you for all the advice. This surely helps.
My gear: Nikon d5300 Nikkor 50mm F1.8 Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 VR Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 VR Røde VideoMicro DJI Mavic Pro I use this gear to both film and take pictures
Kage 25 Nice! That Nikon gear sounds great, and that rode mic is fantastic. And I don't think I need to tell you how cool it is that you have a DJI haha
Shooting for 12 years n have had went through 17 cameras for several reasons broke or stolen flashes like 4 or 5 lens I have 10 some double ups just cause some come with cameras great video it's good u did this video n I'm a canon guy as well..
Alonzo Farmer better glass for sure. You can put great glass on a crappy body and get amazing photos. But you’ll struggle with shitty glass on an amazing body.
The kit lens is often taunted and ridiculed for being a cheap stuff hence lacking performance. However, I have satisfactorily shot with the Canon EFS 18-55 as well as the Sony SELP 16-50. Then it also depends upon the person behind the camera. Some people fail to shoot blur free even with a professional grade 'L' series glass. Kits are trustworthy, respect them.
you had me on the 70-200 ......the best lens you can get so so true .....shoot at F2.8 and isolate the subject everything looks immense , my fave piece of equipment
I wish I could afford all this nice cannon equipment hahah I just brought a Cannon g9 2007 version. I wanna save up and get the Wide Converter WC-DC58B and the Tele-converter TC-DC58C lenses. Nice video
Yeah they do. That's a great option! I personally love Sigma. But it's not always about the reach of the lens. Most of the time I need to be shooting at f/2.8 or less, so I would rather have multiple lenses cover that range at a faster aperture. But that lens is a great cost-efficient option :)
Hey Sam. Thanks for the kind words. Sorry about forgetting those links. Here they are, and I also updated the video description. Thanks for the call out! Backpack: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XNLR16/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Messenger bag: www.onabags.com/store/messenger-bags/the-union-street.html?color=smoke
It was a lot nice video and I had learned a lot. I have seen a loads of video but you were a lot helpful and much more had much more information. Thank you so much sir. But I wanted to know how can I get clients so that I can start earning.
Prashank Singh thanks for the compliment my friend. I actually recently made a video titled "How to start making money with photography." Go to my channel and check it out. You may find it useful.
What can you say about the Canon T6 (1300D)? I started with that camera a couple of months ago for a class I'm currently taking in college. I like photography, but currently can't afford anything more expensive. I liked your video, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Jose Rodriguez That camera is an awesome start! It’s a good DSLR that gives you manual opportunities and is a solid foundation for your photo career. Have fun with it!
Connor Moriarty Awesome! Thank you so much for replying! I have been able to take some good pictures & my professor has liked my work 😁 Hopefully I can turn this into something professional in the future! Thank you so much 😀
Zahina L Just be careful! Did you hear my story? Mine exploded when a dog ran into it and all my gear went into the sand. I get that sometimes it's all you can afford. Just be careful!
LAV NAI BROS I started my professional career with that camera, and it did the job. A fantastic beginner professional DSLR. I took some fantastic photos that are still on my portfolio today. It's an inexpensive way to get professional quality if you want to test the waters of photography.
MixedMedia Queen It says in the specs of the camera. It’ll have a 1:1 aspect. It’s also easy to just know which camera models are and which aren’t. Typically the more expensive ones are full frame, but not always.
Great video, thank you. Can't live without? My 18-55 lens on my crop sensor EOS750D or the 24-70 on my 5D full frame. Rode Videomic Go for videos, and my two beasts of lenses, the 70-200 L series f4, and Sigma 150-500 f5.6. Goatskin travel bag for when we're abroad and travelling light, I've got a video on that on my channel.
Thanks Connor :) shameless plug for my channel there, I'm really new to all this, and it's probably rubbish, but I'd appreciate some feedback from a pro like you. Go easy on me please, it's my first time trying to do this :)
Thanks for the kind words my friend. I just watched your first video. It was a good start, but I have some advice. What I loved was the video idea. Everyone wants to know how to pack a light every day bag of gear, so good job on that. I would have maybe thrown in some more tips for people rather than just saying what you like to do. Also, devote a space where you live to recording your videos. I did a couple videos off frame, kneeling next to the set, and it didn't look great. Sit in a chair, light yourself well, and talk directly to the camera. I could tell you weren't looking into the camera. (All I use is a $20 construction light bouncing into a piece of white board) Think about what you are going to say before you hit the record button. People want concise videos. Don't be afraid to cut and edit your video. Learn editing software and use transitions, intro music, titles, etc. Make the video fun for people watching. Finally, throw some humor or personality in. I understand it's easy to get nervous in front of the camera, but people want to feel like they know you. Hope that helps!
Thank you for the honest feedback Connor, I really appreciate it. Someone's given me a link for some royalty free music, and I'm going to try that. I can't afford Adobe Premier, but I do have iMovie and Garageband, and I've recorded a bit of music with that. My flat is small, so I can't really get myself in my chair and still show the camera stuff in front of me, hence the kneeling down. But I do take on board what you say. Thank you for watching my video! I've got 2 more I'm just uploading, so they'll be on there soon. I'm still trying it out, and I know they need a lot more work, but hey, everyone got to start somewhere :)
I will try and make sure I'm looking at the camera, I hadn't noticed that, so thanks for pointing it out. I've been putting too much attention into making sure the flip out screen is showing everything in focus. Video on editing suite coming up next :)
First time seeing this and i have all of what you say but a drone. And my motto is if it dont make dollars it dont make sense. Great Video. Subscribed ##
Great Vid!! Just subbed! One question though. I’m a beginner (keep in mind) who is looking to buy a first entry level camera. I am as a matter of fact, a child, only 11 years old. However I have saved up a lot of money and I want to buy one of the two following cameras on a budget ( since I’m a preteen). The two cameras I am in between that fit my needs (non professional) are the canon t6i and the canon sl2. Which one do you recommend for videography and an occasional portrait photography. And if you could recommend a good lens for cheap to start off with, besides the 18-55mm lens which I am getting too.
KING K4L definitely get the t6i. Here are some reasons: it has a pivoting touch screen, great for video. More auto focus points. The video is all around better. They are similar but the t6i is better. For video I’d recommend a prime lens. Get a 50mm 1.4 or maybe an 85mm 1.8. Those will give you really sharp video with a shallow depth of field. Let me know if you have more questions.
Connor Moriarty what mic would you recommend to start off with. Affordable and only for a short period of time until I save up more money to get a high end rode mic pro
KING K4L Depends what you’re doing. If you’re talking on camera, use a lavalier mic. Look for that on amazon. Other than that I can’t be much help. I know rode mics are the best you can buy, but they can be pricey. Hope that helps!
The sl2 also has the pivoting touch screen..... but I agree with Connor. I just bought the sl2, and I really love it. The photos I get from it paired with the prime 50mm f/1.4 are great. Had I known about the t6i at the time of purchase... I probably would have gotten it instead but whatevs... my theory is that my sl2 will become a back up/ family fun camera in a couple months. Plus, it is so light weight and smaller than the t6i. So I guess its still a win-win situation. Good luck!
Dilma Herculez the T7i is a great camera, that’s not a bad decision. I’ve taken some of my best photos with that camera. What really matters is the lens you use. For senior portraits you should use a nice prime lens with a wide aperture, like 1.8 or 1.4 or even 1.2. One of my favorite portrait lenses is the 85mm 1.8 and I used that with my T3i for YEARS
Dilma Herculez That's not a bad decision at all! The T7i is a great starting camera! There's absolutely no need to go out and buy a super expensive camera just to try and get into photography, in fact it's much better to start out with a more affordable camera, and upgrade later if you decide you want to take your photography to the next level.
and I also want to take street photography, right now I only have the lens that comes with the camera and ive tried taking pictures at night and they really dont come out too good.
I started with 35mm film gear. If Canon sold the 24-70mm IS f2.8 IS, I'd buy it no matter what the cost. But what the heck - they only sell IS in the F4 version. It doesn't makes any sense.
I'd personally rather have my work on a phisical hard drive. That way if it gets lost, it's probably my fault, there's no chance that something could go wrong with the server. My backup method is to just put everything on more than one external harddrive. That way, if one fails, I still have everything backed up on the other one. I just don't trust cloud storage with my data.
Hey man dope video you're doing great with pretty much everything! The only thing I would change is you say "you guys" a lot and as a viewer it just seems a little off, if you were to say "you" as if you're talking to the specific viewer it goes a long way! but your editing and audio levels are awesome too man! keep it up!
Great video, very detailed and informative. definitely a new sub here and also, can you recommend a couple of goods online courses for photography?? thanks.
Andres Doria thanks for the kind words! Welcome to the channel. Honestly, I don't think you need to pay for courses. Subscribe to a lot of photographers on TH-cam and learn from them. It's free and fantastic content. You can find dozens of great and informative channels. Just do some research :)
Excuse me but you told everyone to go out and buy a full frame camera like the 5D MK3 or 6D but then told them to buy 18-55mm and 55-250mm EF-S lenses that will not fit on a full frame body! I have been a photographer for 27 years and for the most part I agree with you, espesially to use Canon. Most photographers are moving over to Sony, but they will be back! lol. Anyway I enjoyed the video just wanted people to understand that EF-S lenses are for cropped sensor cameras only. in my opinion if you have less money, I would suggest buying a 5D Mk2 with a 7D Mk1, 750D or M6 (with a EF-M adapter) as a backup. L lenses are the best but a 70-200mm f4L IS is affordable with the 24-105mm f4L IS and those two lenses will cover almost every shoot you have, 50mm STM prime is a cheap alternative to the 85mm and you can get the same results, just move closer. Anyway, look forward to watching some more of your videos.
Paul lebbon sorry if it was unclear, but I did say that those cheaper kit lenses are meant to be paired with the Rebel body. I made this video to give a cheaper option of a body and lenses, and a more expensive option if you could afford it. So: get the Rebel with the 18-55, then upgrade to a 5D with a 24-70
You've mention LR and PS, please add a very essential piece of gear that many overlook : screen calibration tool ! I personally use DataColor Spyder5Pro which is really not expensive and very versatile. Having your screen correctly calibrated means that your photos will look right on your screen and then if you want to enhance it in post prod, you need to start with a true to the scene image. Do not neglect that : it's very important, especially if you do home print, as you want the print to be exactly as on the screen...WYSIWYG :D
Philippe Rouah good call. I skipped over that because I take for granted that my screens are all calibrated regularly. I also use gray cards when I shoot to ensure I need to do zero to no color correcting in computer. But you’re right :)
Are you kidding me??!?! What!??! While I was watching this I thought I am watching a guy with like 100-200+K subs? I cant belive you have just 69 man? BTW Firts time on your channel and already impresed! Very good I like you! :D
Mladen Paunovic Much thanks! I'm glad you liked the vid. Thanks for the support!
lol 69
Agree. Good job!
Agreed, thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Hi Connor, question, right now do u still have the 70-200 lens or u have upgraded? what other zoom lens would u recommend, not the 55-200 though. Thanks!
Paul Wence I still use the 70-200 every single day. That’s the only one I recommend. It’s the best Lens you can buy.
Connor Moriarty thank you! will buy it.
This is the best video I've seen for the last 3 years on what's essential to high end camera gear. When I first started out with dslr, I was so confused by all the geeks on youtube with their confusing suggestions. Finally, I decided to go to the camera store and let a freaking sales person talk me into buying a camera I ddn't even want, but I was happy at the fact that I got a dslr. In the back of my mind, I couldn't get away from "I DON'T THINK THIS IS WHAT I WANT!!!" Still, I had pride in my work and I pressed on. Now, I can truly say, my history is your history and thank you for sharing. I pretty much went through the same course and I'm geared up and moving forward. Experience is a good teacher and be ware of people and their suggestions. Thank you for sharing this. Even though you're a canon fan, you can still apply the concept to other brand like Nikon or sony. Yea, I'm a canon fan as well. Thank you.
MeshaAt Photography thanks my friend! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck with all your photography!
Thank you and same to you.
My camera is the canon t7i rebel. I'm enjoying it so much!!
I was feeling frustrated, not finding a video that related to what I was looking for & that was easy to follow. However I then stumbled upon this & was amazed this is everything I needed
Mataya Gregg thanks! Really appreciate that. You can still buy a mark 3, used or refurb
I am super new to this whole camera thing, not to photography as a whole...I just purchased the Canon T6i not a new model by no means but its what i have coveted for a few years now glad I purchased. Now starts my video trek thru TH-cam and i stumbled across you...thanks for the filter explanation...and printer info...this is a lot of information for beginners like myself but I’m here too learn from people already doing what i wish to achieve
Rose Park thanks for the kind words my friend!
Stumbled across your channel & I'm glad I did. I'm not sure if I want to go pro, but if I do, this video gives me helpful insight. Thanks for sharing your experience & your preferences. I appreciate you taking the time to try & help others who are just starting out & want to take their photography from hobby to career. I found this to be helpful information you've provided & you've presented it nicely. It's personable, down to earth & I can relate to it. I didn't mind the length as some others complained about. I enjoyed the background music, but at times it was just a bit louder than you were speaking & I had to rewind to catch what you said. Your background ambiance is very attractive, especially the candle! I like your still shots as well as your video. Keep up the great work! God bless! :)
SonShine Shon thank you! I appreciate the compliments as well as the constructive criticism. Welcome to the channel!
Absolutely wonderful! You did a great job. Very informative. You really helped me on my journey to buying my photography gear
Lil Mafi thanks so much! That means a lot. Glad you enjoyed it and best of luck!
Great video, I’m just an amateur and starting photography now, but my first camera happened to be your luxury item, I love drone photography and currently have the mavic pro as it’s very easy to carry. I now also have just bought a DSLR with a few lens to start with and see how this goes , thanks for the great tips.
Arif Shabbir nice! Best of luck with everything!
Thanks you for the tips .
Lopez Joseph No problem. Glad you enjoyed it!
I so agree about the camera grip. Shooting portrait is SO much easier.. Plus, I just like a camera that is a bit heavier.. is easier to be stable with in handheld. I keep my grip on even with only one battery, both for the weight and the ease of controls and shutter release.
Remote shutter releases... mandatory if you shoot landscapes, or anything low light, or with focus stacking or bracketing... especially for macro or product photography. ND Filters (and polarizers) are mandatory if you shoot water, clouds, bright landscapes... I would also elevate tripods for most shooters.
Really good video, but folks should understand that if their shooting paradigm is different than yours, their priorities are different too. Keep the vids going! Well done!
Photo ShareShops Sounds about right! Glad you agree and thanks for the kind words 👍🏼
I started out on a nikon d60 with the 18-55 f3.5-5.6 and the 55-200 f4-5.6 and it was a pleasure to use. Later on I got myself a 28mm f2.8 from Tokina, that I had to fix the aperture blades on because they were stuck. When I then discovered the arsenal of film cameras my grandfather had, I took his exakta vx 2a with a 50mm f2.8 Zeiss and a 180mm f2.8 Zeiss lens and put a 24 exposure ISO 200 Film through it, sadly to find out that its shutter curton was perforated and the pictures got white dots all over them. Then I found another camera at my grandparents home, that was the Canon eos 5QD. It had a 28-70mm f2.8L lens on it that still costs a fortune today and I took some outstanding pictures with it. I still use it a lot but now my most recent acquisition was a Canon eos 700D that takes absolutely brilliant photos. The best thing is that I can now use my 28-70mm digitally to edit and share the photos I take with it. I totally agree with you on the kit lens, the stm version is super light which is great for handheld video filming and the next to silent autofocus motor even underlines its great video capabilities.
i love your advice, i feel like im on the right track. funny thing is I started of using the exact same gear as you canon rebel with kit lense and i also have the save zoom lense. its clearer to me now what i need to work towards. thanks for the guidance. keep it up. hope your channel grows.
Maryanne Wongking thanks for the kind words! Keep in touch :)
Is the canon 700d worth the purchase as I’m hoping to move on from a fixed lense camera which is the canon SX530HS
Harry Brazier I think the 700d is a great starter camera if you are new to DSLRs. You can do almost anything that a professional can do with that camera. Use it for a few years and if you really like it, look into a better pro canon camera.
Connor Moriarty thanks you so much your a real life saver probably going to get a canon 50 mm with it!
Harry Brazier that’s a great lens! Have fun!
I enjoyed this. In my opinion it was very comprehensive sound advice for someone seeking to eventually get paid regularly for their work. I can say my gear evolved similarly to yours, except for a lot more lighting, modifiers and grip equipment (unless you didn't include to keep video short). The gear you listed covers almost any scenario professionally. 👍
jerry king Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed! I didn't go too deep into lighting because it can differ so much from each profession. I wouldn't recommend the same lighting to a wedding photog as I would for a product photog :)
i got a 75-300mm lense a canon rebel t6 and the kit lens which is 18-55mm for a little over $500
aleks kensington nice!
one thing I'd like to add as ESSENTIAL would be STORAGE. You did mention about "external storage" although it is to my opinion essential to also invest in Memory Cards, the largest capacity your camera can handle, you will need a lot of these especially when shooting in raw. Overall great video! Very informative.
I was looking through my old saved vids and stumbled on this one..
2 days ago.. I snagged the Canon R5
That thing is a Beast!
I'm still Rocking Tamron 2.8 Lenses..
My 70-200 2.8 is Canon.. I have the IS III version.
I will eventually invest into the RF system..
Tripods.. I have a few varying in price..
But I do have a $60 one that is surprisingly awesome by NEEWER.. It has actually held up better than my much more pricey Manfrotto..
It's taken a beating..
I have horror stories about storage..
Lost 2 HARD DRIVES! Pictures forever lost.
Thanks for sharing and supporting the channel! Keep shooting 👍🏼
I just loved the video, you made me feel that whatever i am purchasing these days or trying to purchase, boy i am going on the right track and your video made quite the explanation why i actually wanted to do so.. my first DLSR was and is 5D mark iii, i decided to go full frame too .. i choose to purchase nice rather than twice..
Galab Sharma thanks so much dude! I really appreciate that. Best of luck on your photo journey. Let me know how it goes!
Holy Damn, you helped me so much, I'm just starting with photography for a year, and I learned more in this video than I did in one year. Thanks!!
Sef van der Leij glad to hear you liked it!
Three quick points. 1) Cheap tripods will not hold the weight of a larger camera especially if you are using a longer lens and do not have sufficient stability for telephoto work. 2) When shooting on a camera without multiple cards, change your card frequently. Often you need to be shooting for extended periods before being able to backup onto an external drive. You can have a card failure at any time. 3) If you focus on one type of photography to start with you can start with a short list. If you do get a job that requires a special lens, they can be hired. When you have sufficient work to justify the cost buy it.
Hi Connor, can you suggest backdrop options. Especially for on location shoots.
Kaark Photos seamless paper is the best background, especially for on location. Google “seamless photography paper.” It’s just a roll of nice paper that you can easily carry and put behind the person.
What a detailed super helpful video! Loved it .. Thank you so much!
afshan ahmed thank you! Glad you liked it!
I love how you started, i can totally relate. Thanks for the video mate!
Kashif Chikondi Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Amazing video. You earned yourself a sub!
Keep up the superb work and the chilled vibe.
Riley Devan thanks for the kind words my friend. Welcome!
I just picked up an 80d. I love it.
I can't live without.
50mm lens
150-600mm lens
18-135mm lens
24-75mm lens.
External flash. And of course a camera backpack.
Cameron Thompson nice! Gotta love that 50mm
I have a pro 1000 printer, big 400mm prime, speed and studio lights, but no 24-70 or 70-200.
Different types of photography and styles will effect the prioritisation of gear, and what should have been mentioned with regards to bodies is dual card slots, forget full frame, forget DSLR, just get a good camera with dual card slots and amazing lenses. Fuji XT2, X-Pro2, GFX, SONY A99II, Nikon D500, D750, D810, D850, D5, Canon 5DIV, 5DSR, 1DXII, Panasonic GH5, Olympus OMD-1 mkII, Pentax K1, 645Z, Hasselblad X1D.
These are all equally capable professional bodies, just get the relevant lenses. FYI, a 56mm 1.2 on a crop sensor body like the fujis will produce identical images to an 85mm 1.8 on a full frame body. Just make sure you're applying crop factor to aperture as well as focal length if you want equivalent depth of field, noise levels, and field of view.
Christopher O'Grady I don’t disagree. You’re totally right that there are so many different fields of Photography, so it’s impossible to make one video that fits all. I just made the most comprehensive video I could. This is more geared towards amateurs than anyone else, and if you’re starting out I recommend taking a route similar to this for best results.
.. the music is driving me nuts but thanks for the video...!
So, I think, the piece of equipment I would miss a lot is my (graduated) ND. It just makes things in landscape so much easier, and I loove love love long exposure shots in daylight, and the smooth water effect 😍😍
brainstormed person nice! For landscape I totally agree.
I really enjoyed your video and really good information. I purchased the 85mm prime l.8 lens and it's just an awesome lens.
Darell g Glad you loved the video! Enjoy that 85. It's my baby.
This video is very useful. You deserves more subscribers man. Thumbs up
Gunsz Gunnar thanks for the kind words my friend. Welcome!
Absolutely love your videos, I've just started my photography journey at the beginning of the year and I've learnt so much from watching your video. Thank you so much for taking the time to talk about all your equipment. I have 3 lenses so far and l must admit l think l have lens acquisition syndrome lol
Victoria Moyo glad you liked it! Thanks for the kind words. Let me know how your Photography goes!
Totally new to the photo game. Thank you very much for your input.
Joe Goudeau thanks for the kind words my friend! Enjoy the content!
Would like to commend you on this excellent video you have created. I enjoyed your enthusiasm, sense of humor and humility. I wish the best. Learned a lot. Thank you.
J Romeo thank you so much for the kind words! That means a lot! Glad you liked it :)
cool video dude. I was surprised to see filters in the luxuries section as I wouldn't be without my Polariser or ND's but I guess that is one of those personal things.
Only thing I wasn't really keen on was the BGM.
Jack Tyler Yeah I have some friends who live by their polarizers. Depends what you shoot. My automotive photography friends basically weld that thing to their lenses haha
It would be helpful to have the volume of the background music a bit softer, I personally find it rather distracting from what you are trying to tell.
I am a Nikon user, so there for things are different for me on that note. But there are similarities of course for Canon and Nikon.
Using a Nikon D5200 at the moment, I really would love to own the D850 but that is way out of my price range unfortunately.
For the 18-55mm kit lens that did came with my D5200, yeah I hated it. Just did not match up to what I was aiming for from the start. So I upgraded that to a Sigma 17-70mm lens last year and I love that thing! Yes it is a lot heavier then a kit lens, but the images you will get will improve so much and when you learned to use it a bit you will start noticing you hardly need to make any corrections at all. I do have to add that it could always be that my 18-55mm kit lens was not working properly from the start or I messed up somewhere. But I really don't get images like you showed in the video with that lens, not even close.
As zoom lens I own a Tamron 70-300mm lens (old variant), I managed to get it very cheap while it being new still and got it right away with the camera in the same deal. It was not part of some special offer, I just managed to make a deal with the store owner who sold me the combination for a lot less then the market value. Love the lens for starter level, very accurate and can also make the 85mm portret level photo's pretty well. It will do macro fairly well and for air craft spotting it's a very decent lens. Well worth to try. I do not plan to replace it any time soon as it just works good enough and I can not afford a expansive lens anyways for now.
I did buy a Sigma 50mm 1.4 lens, amazing lens but I rarely use it. This mostly because it's as flat as a pancake here, I can not really go anywhere far, that thing is too heavy to lug around and with the 17-70mm in my arsenal I can't seem to find another use for the 50mm anymore. Of course I will keep it and there is bound to come something along that makes it valid again. For a 85mm lens, well I did think about it but with the Tamron 70-300 lens being much better then expected I like to wait with that purchase for now.
A cleaning kit is always present in my bag, never leave without it. But for the sensor... Yeah, I learned not to touch that unless you want repair costs. I accidentally hit something that destroyed the camera's inside a little and it took 60 Euro to repair + travel cost (about 100 Euro) which leaves me to just ignore that and leave it for the pro's to repair that (Nikon service station).
I am using Lightroom already, but instead of Photoshop I use Gimp. I am not into the extreme editing anyways. Just touching photo's up, applying a present perhaps and that's about it for now. I first need to focus on hardware, like a external flash or rather multiple. A wide angle lens is also on the list to buy, I was aiming for a 10mm lens. A grip is something I really want to look into as well, but with luck I have money left this coming weekend to buy one of those along with 2 additional batteries which brings the total of batteries up to 4.
I purchases a 2TB harddrive last year, very useful for travel as well as it was meant to do. Although I also got myself extra SD cards in case one or more managed to die on me. I do need to buy a new harddrive soon though.
I got a similar bag already, slightly bigger even. Really worth it, you can store so much in that and you can still keep it with you when you flying to another destination as it is accepted as hand baggage! Mine isn't as expansive, but it will do the work still very well. A backpack is however a thing I still am looking for as I am more a nature photographer and walk around for long distances that could even get up to 40 km a day. So yeah it would be wise to have a backpack instead as it rests on both shoulders unlike the first bag you showed. For a small bag, I have a military shoulder pouch for the moment as it was only 20 Euro's. Yes it's super cheap but it was not created to do that job, so you do need to be very careful and only use it if it isn't raining because of a hole in the bottom and I'm not even sure if they are water proof aside from that. A rollerbag is something for the future, I just don't have enough gear to lug around just yet. So it would be a waste of money to drag that around with just a few things in it. I did buy a strap for 1 camera that is indeed strapped around the body, but with only 1 camera at this time it would be a waste to buy the dual wield variant. For that matter, I don't even use it as much but that is just more because I do more with nature and aircraft spotting for which it is rather difficult to use one of those.
Business cards are indeed a thing that I did already, I been giving them out for about 2 years now. I don't buy them at the cheap internet websites but at a local printing press who makes them for me with my own design on it and still for a decent price.
The clear filter for protection of your lens is a very good thing to have, yes those things are expansive but they do protect your lenses. When I flew to Thailand (first vacation ever) I noticed that there was something not right, it appears that the clear filter broke and shattered into several peaces. But my lens was perfectly fine.
Thank you for all the great tips! Could you please tell us about what are the best memory cards ( brands, types, speeds) to use with our DSLR cameras?
Kar ben I use all San Disk SD cards. I never shoot more than 32 GB cards because it scares me to fill 64 GB of photos on one card that can crash and break. They’re all pretty fast. All my cameras have 2 memory card shots, so I use a CF card too.
Great video! New sub! :) Got my first 70D in January with the 18-135 stm kit lens. Thinking of the canon 50mm stm prime and fast wide angle prime or zoom (I want to give astrophotography a try) and I've just got the new Vanguard Alta tripod which I love.
I have about £2K to spend on other equipment but i'm not sure if I should spend a grand of that on a powerful pc build or laptop that handles lightroom/photoshop better (my current laptop is so slow with lighroom) or would my money be better spent on other things? What lenses would you buy for an apsc camera (i'll upgrade to full frame eventually) with my budget that would give me a potential avenue for doing wedding photography?
Andy Mckay Thanks for the sub! Welcome! It definitely sounds like you're on the right track. That kit lens is nice and a 50mm prime is fantastic. I'm a wedding photographer, so will it help if I tell you what I use? My 4 go-to lenses are a 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, 85mm prime and a macro lens. The first two are essential for covering weddings. You'll definitely need an overall range from about 24 to about 200. So find some lenses to give you that reach. (Those are also great for Astro photography. I've done it a bit)
I personally would start on my photo gear before a computer, but that's just me. I figure I'd rather get good photos even if my computer editing is slow. Buying an expensive computer is nice, but it won't help you take more and better photos haha
Right now just focus on fast glass. It'll dramatically improve your photos. A couple fast zoom lenses. Then test out some primes. I am partial to 85mm. The 50mm is a tad too wide for me, though I do still love it and I have friends who live by it. All I'm saying is test them to make sure you're getting the right one for you.
Hope that helps! Reply if you have more questions :)
Can a 10-18mm wide lens do for a starter photographer???
Eneyi Pryce any lens is better than no lens, but it’ll be tough to do a lot with that lens. You won’t be able to do portraits, product, sports, wildlife, etc. pretty much the only thing you can do is architecture and landscape.
Wow. Okay what lens do you recommend for portrait photography???
Eneyi Pryce any lens longer than 50mm. My favorite is an 85mm 1.8. Very affordable and creates stunning portraits. My other favorite is my 70-200
I would have put the speedlights in the must have category. Especially for a camera with no on camera flash like Canon's full frame cameras.
Bro that's awesome and useful content... I was stuck between the Canon 70-200 f2.8 and a dji Mavic pro drone.... Now I know what I'm getting for myself in Christmas.. Ps I started with the rebel 4ti... Now I'm working my way up thanks bro... (y) keep it up
Candido Sebastian glad you liked the vid! Best of luck with your photo ventures. Let me know how that 70-200 treats ya
Hey Moriarity.... I don't know you are going to read it or not.... But let me tell u one thing... You are beat man.. u have a lot of experience. Everything you told had a story behind... I just have subscribed your channel... And thank you so much while watching this i was thinking of myself, how i am going to be an excellent photographer... Thanks a lot... Huge respect... Keep uploding such a waooo stuff....
Rangbhumi Hisar thanks dude. Appreciate it. Enjoy the videos.
how did you print those photos behind you which are hanging on the wall..
Sheron Phillips I work with Bay Photo out of California. All the metal and canvas prints are through them. I print my own paper prints.
Connor Moriarty thank you for the reply.. great stuff on your channel.. Subscribed immidiatly... keep up the good work mate.... cheers
Sheron Phillips thanks a lot! I really appreciate. Welcome!
Some lenses I can’t live without are the canon 16-35 2.8, the 50mm 1.4 and a 24 1.4
Brayden Maybee nice! What kind of work do you do with those wide lenses?
gears for nikon d 5600 pls
4 minutes in and you've just told me the number 1 bit of kit I need is a camera... this is a few seconds after you said "I'll assume you know a thing or 2 about photography..." I can't do 38 minutes of this.
LeHub First of all, I said "OBVIOUSLY, you'll need a camera," because I assume you have one. And the point of that topic is that you need a full frame camera, not just any camera. I made it clear I'm speaking to people getting started, so giving advice to get a full frame camera is a great tip. Sorry if you didn't like the video, if you disagree I'd love to hear what your essentials are. Also, the time length is no secret, so I apologize if it's too much. But to be as clear as possible and to give people a comprehensive list and explanation of gear, it's the shortest it could be. Let me know if I can clarify anything else.
I appreciate your reply! Cheers! But I'll be honest, I only watched the 1st 4 minutes which were non essential then I was told I need a camera... Albeit full frame like you say, but that should have been within the 1st minute, in my opinion. Now, I'm sure you could look at my vids too and pic them apart (I'm crap in front of the lens) but given your titling the padding and back stories are not necessary, just get into it. I can't comment on the other 34 min's I didn't watch, they may be incredible! But 1st impressions matter; with in the 1st 10% of the vid there was no real info that relates to your title so why should I watch the remaining 90%? In the TH-cam universe 38 min's is a lot of time to invest in, so as a viewer it needs to deliver. As for my essentials... I'm planning a walk through of my gear in the future but I'm a ex Nikon guy who's moved to Fujifilm, that should give you an idea.
LeHub You're right, this is one of my first vids and I noticed the same thing. It's a lot of build up. That's why I ended up putting time stamps in my description. Sorry you didn't find it helpful.
If you've already noticed it I apologise for pointing it out, nothing worse. Nice to have a frank and friendly discussion on the internet however. A rarity. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Niall Hunter, sheesh dude relax! Maybe you should have hung on and listened instead of going batshit. You can always watch something else
$1000 for a Mavrick Pro by DJI is a great drone to start with. My brother had one and sense he did not use it ended up selling it. Amazing graphics, videos and you can connect it to your phone.
Otherwise I am more of a Nikon guy, but like you mentioned, we all have a niche. Getting started out (literally just this year) I went with a Nikon D3400 which came with a 18-55 and 75-300 lens. Figured I will hold off a little on lenses as right now my focus is just on learning the functions and how to put everything together (ISO, Shutter Speed, etc) and such.
Thus far, I got some great shots of a barn fire, a couple marathon fundraisers and some nature pictures. I do agree 100% on the business cards though. It is the best way to grow since you could be talking to someone in line at the wal-mart and if you need to pass along your contact info its there, ready, fast and simple.
Thank you for all the advice. This surely helps.
Dairyland Photography glad you liked the vid! Best of luck with your photog ventures
is the canon 800d a full frame dlsr???? please help me
DutchGamer no it is not.
My gear:
Nikon d5300
Nikkor 50mm F1.8
Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 VR
Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Røde VideoMicro
DJI Mavic Pro
I use this gear to both film and take pictures
Kage 25 Nice! That Nikon gear sounds great, and that rode mic is fantastic. And I don't think I need to tell you how cool it is that you have a DJI haha
Shooting for 12 years n have had went through 17 cameras for several reasons broke or stolen flashes like 4 or 5 lens I have 10 some double ups just cause some come with cameras great video it's good u did this video n I'm a canon guy as well..
Where'd you get quality business cards for $6? I got my 250 lot for £15-£20
Sean Wright Got Print. Great prices.
Which should I go for first, better glass or better body?
Alonzo Farmer better glass for sure. You can put great glass on a crappy body and get amazing photos. But you’ll struggle with shitty glass on an amazing body.
Are you planning a video on photo librarys/databases?
that $2000 lens you said is a must, does it work with a canon 80D
Christopher Smith yes!
Thanks bro I learned some key things keep up the good work
dontez fitzgerald thanks! Much appreciated!
The kit lens is often taunted and ridiculed for being a cheap stuff hence lacking performance. However, I have satisfactorily shot with the Canon EFS 18-55 as well as the Sony SELP 16-50. Then it also depends upon the person behind the camera. Some people fail to shoot blur free even with a professional grade 'L' series glass. Kits are trustworthy, respect them.
Raj Sudan agreed. I did some of my best work with my kit lenses early on. But if you have the dough, better glass only helps.
you had me on the 70-200 ......the best lens you can get so so true .....shoot at F2.8 and isolate the subject everything looks immense , my fave piece of equipment
james bessant Yes! :)
top videos , keep up the good work :D
I wish I could afford all this nice cannon equipment hahah I just brought a Cannon g9 2007 version. I wanna save up and get the Wide Converter WC-DC58B and the Tele-converter TC-DC58C lenses. Nice video
Michael's Explorations great photography isn’t about the equipment, it’s about the person behind the lens. Cliche but true
Sigma has a great 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 for only $349 can that covers the range of both of the two lenses you mentioned at the beginning.
Yeah they do. That's a great option! I personally love Sigma. But it's not always about the reach of the lens. Most of the time I need to be shooting at f/2.8 or less, so I would rather have multiple lenses cover that range at a faster aperture. But that lens is a great cost-efficient option :)
Great video, very informative. Could you give links to the backpack and the messenger bag? Ty
Hey Sam. Thanks for the kind words. Sorry about forgetting those links. Here they are, and I also updated the video description. Thanks for the call out!
Backpack:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XNLR16/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Messenger bag:
www.onabags.com/store/messenger-bags/the-union-street.html?color=smoke
I watch this 38 min wow your video so fun and easy to understand!!!!
sby- vlog haha thanks so much! Glad you liked it :)
Connor Moriarty your the best sir
First Time at your channel.
And the information are really helpful
Keep up the good work
Bishal Gautam glad you liked it. Thanks!
Connor Moriarty keep up the good work.
Hope to watch more informatic videos like this and learn.
is there a tripod that has spikes that can be covered up by rubber feet?
Taran Agnew I’m sure there is. If not that’s a great idea
It was a lot nice video and I had learned a lot. I have seen a loads of video but you were a lot helpful and much more had much more information. Thank you so much sir.
But I wanted to know how can I get clients so that I can start earning.
Prashank Singh thanks for the compliment my friend. I actually recently made a video titled "How to start making money with photography." Go to my channel and check it out. You may find it useful.
What can you say about the Canon T6 (1300D)? I started with that camera a couple of months ago for a class I'm currently taking in college. I like photography, but currently can't afford anything more expensive.
I liked your video, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Jose Rodriguez That camera is an awesome start! It’s a good DSLR that gives you manual opportunities and is a solid foundation for your photo career. Have fun with it!
Connor Moriarty Awesome! Thank you so much for replying! I have been able to take some good pictures & my professor has liked my work 😁 Hopefully I can turn this into something professional in the future! Thank you so much 😀
Jose Rodriguez Sounds good! If you ever want someone to critique your work I’d love to. Good luck!
Connor Moriarty Thank you very much! 😁
This was very helpful, thank you!
April Belanger thanks! Glad you liked it
This is very useful information...
Thank You
Awute Chirhah thanks! Glad you liked it
Awesome video helped me alot thank you so much!
Zahina L Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you liked it!
Connor Moriarty I brought a light weight tripod so I think I need to purchase a better one
Zahina L Just be careful! Did you hear my story? Mine exploded when a dog ran into it and all my gear went into the sand. I get that sometimes it's all you can afford. Just be careful!
Yeah definitely need to and I'm sorry to hear about that. Also thank you for the description box details I will look at the links.
Dude your channel is sick and I have a video camera but my vids are terrible how do I get better
How was Canon 600d
LAV NAI BROS I started my professional career with that camera, and it did the job. A fantastic beginner professional DSLR. I took some fantastic photos that are still on my portfolio today. It's an inexpensive way to get professional quality if you want to test the waters of photography.
REALLY GOOD VIDEO! THANKS
Taji Hall thanks!
very helpful man.
Viode Aristide awesome glad you liked it
I really liked your video, Connor.
ThrasherTheKid thanks! Glad you liked it!
1st time watching one of your videos. Why no info on your bags. Brand or Amazon link? Liked the first one you showed.
Robert Torres Sorry about that. I ran out of characters in my description. I have linked all the bags to many other people’s comments below.
How do you know if a camera is full frame or not?
MixedMedia Queen It says in the specs of the camera. It’ll have a 1:1 aspect. It’s also easy to just know which camera models are and which aren’t. Typically the more expensive ones are full frame, but not always.
Where did you purchase your messenger bag? I didn't see it listed above.
www.onabags.com/store/messenger-bags/the-union-street.html?color=smoke
thanks
Great video, thank you. Can't live without? My 18-55 lens on my crop sensor EOS750D or the 24-70 on my 5D full frame. Rode Videomic Go for videos, and my two beasts of lenses, the 70-200 L series f4, and Sigma 150-500 f5.6. Goatskin travel bag for when we're abroad and travelling light, I've got a video on that on my channel.
Neale and Michelle amateur photography That gear sounds great! I couldn't go without it either. The 70-200 2.8 i can't travel anywhere without.
Thanks Connor :) shameless plug for my channel there, I'm really new to all this, and it's probably rubbish, but I'd appreciate some feedback from a pro like you. Go easy on me please, it's my first time trying to do this :)
Thanks for the kind words my friend. I just watched your first video. It was a good start, but I have some advice. What I loved was the video idea. Everyone wants to know how to pack a light every day bag of gear, so good job on that. I would have maybe thrown in some more tips for people rather than just saying what you like to do. Also, devote a space where you live to recording your videos. I did a couple videos off frame, kneeling next to the set, and it didn't look great. Sit in a chair, light yourself well, and talk directly to the camera. I could tell you weren't looking into the camera. (All I use is a $20 construction light bouncing into a piece of white board) Think about what you are going to say before you hit the record button. People want concise videos. Don't be afraid to cut and edit your video. Learn editing software and use transitions, intro music, titles, etc. Make the video fun for people watching. Finally, throw some humor or personality in. I understand it's easy to get nervous in front of the camera, but people want to feel like they know you.
Hope that helps!
Thank you for the honest feedback Connor, I really appreciate it. Someone's given me a link for some royalty free music, and I'm going to try that. I can't afford Adobe Premier, but I do have iMovie and Garageband, and I've recorded a bit of music with that. My flat is small, so I can't really get myself in my chair and still show the camera stuff in front of me, hence the kneeling down. But I do take on board what you say. Thank you for watching my video! I've got 2 more I'm just uploading, so they'll be on there soon. I'm still trying it out, and I know they need a lot more work, but hey, everyone got to start somewhere :)
I will try and make sure I'm looking at the camera, I hadn't noticed that, so thanks for pointing it out. I've been putting too much attention into making sure the flip out screen is showing everything in focus. Video on editing suite coming up next :)
First time seeing this and i have all of what you say but a drone. And my motto is if it dont make dollars it dont make sense. Great Video. Subscribed ##
mixxinmel totally agree! Thanks for the support my friend
where do you get your business cards from?
pavion photo Got Print. They have amazing prices and good customization
Great Vid!! Just subbed! One question though. I’m a beginner (keep in mind) who is looking to buy a first entry level camera. I am as a matter of fact, a child, only 11 years old. However I have saved up a lot of money and I want to buy one of the two following cameras on a budget ( since I’m a preteen). The two cameras I am in between that fit my needs (non professional) are the canon t6i and the canon sl2. Which one do you recommend for videography and an occasional portrait photography. And if you could recommend a good lens for cheap to start off with, besides the 18-55mm lens which I am getting too.
KING K4L definitely get the t6i. Here are some reasons: it has a pivoting touch screen, great for video. More auto focus points. The video is all around better. They are similar but the t6i is better. For video I’d recommend a prime lens. Get a 50mm 1.4 or maybe an 85mm 1.8. Those will give you really sharp video with a shallow depth of field. Let me know if you have more questions.
Connor Moriarty what mic would you recommend to start off with. Affordable and only for a short period of time until I save up more money to get a high end rode mic pro
KING K4L Depends what you’re doing. If you’re talking on camera, use a lavalier mic. Look for that on amazon. Other than that I can’t be much help. I know rode mics are the best you can buy, but they can be pricey. Hope that helps!
Connor Moriarty thank you so much! Definitely a sub
The sl2 also has the pivoting touch screen..... but I agree with Connor. I just bought the sl2, and I really love it. The photos I get from it paired with the prime 50mm f/1.4 are great. Had I known about the t6i at the time of purchase... I probably would have gotten it instead but whatevs... my theory is that my sl2 will become a back up/ family fun camera in a couple months. Plus, it is so light weight and smaller than the t6i. So I guess its still a win-win situation. Good luck!
very impressed clear and essential information
R&J voice N video Thanks for the kind words my friend
subscribed bro love your work. best wishes from Mount Everest country NEPAL
I have a kit lens which is 18 to 55mm to but now i have 70 to 300 lens
Really helpful thank you
S I L V E R C U B E production thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! THIS IS VERY HELPFUL!!!
Alana Frazer glad you liked it :)
You deserve more subs dude. Wish I could afford all the nice gear. I subscribed.
Ireviewtech4you thanks for the amazing words! You're awesome. Thanks for the sub!
I need bag link
sai krishnna which one?
Connor Moriarty all bags
Messenger bag: www.onabags.com/store/messenger-bags/the-union-street.html?color=smoke
Backpack: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XNLR16/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Roller Bag: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JPDVB96/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought a Canon T7I and I feel like I have made a terrible decision. I also want to take street photography, senior pics etc. Any tips??
Dilma Herculez the T7i is a great camera, that’s not a bad decision. I’ve taken some of my best photos with that camera. What really matters is the lens you use. For senior portraits you should use a nice prime lens with a wide aperture, like 1.8 or 1.4 or even 1.2. One of my favorite portrait lenses is the 85mm 1.8 and I used that with my T3i for YEARS
Dilma Herculez That's not a bad decision at all! The T7i is a great starting camera! There's absolutely no need to go out and buy a super expensive camera just to try and get into photography, in fact it's much better to start out with a more affordable camera, and upgrade later if you decide you want to take your photography to the next level.
Connor Moriarty I really dont know much about lenses, im learning as I go. Which one of those should is the best one?
Ari Cyr Thank you!!
and I also want to take street photography, right now I only have the lens that comes with the camera and ive tried taking pictures at night and they really dont come out too good.
I started with 35mm film gear. If Canon sold the 24-70mm IS f2.8 IS, I'd buy it no matter what the cost. But what the heck - they only sell IS in the F4 version. It doesn't makes any sense.
70-200 2.8 my fav lens 🙂
Great video. I think extra memory cards and camera batterys belongs to stuff thst is essential.
say hello to your new subscriber *subbed* this was awesome, sending love from canada
You're the best! Welcome to the team and enjoy!
thank you! ur such a nice guy!
Paul Wence thanks! Glad you liked it
Great mate, good job, Now I can say 'I was here from the begining" haha
Thanks bud! I appreciate the kind words. Welcome!
Wouldn't cloud storage be even more reliable than external drives?
Andrew Steinheiser yup!
I'd personally rather have my work on a phisical hard drive. That way if it gets lost, it's probably my fault, there's no chance that something could go wrong with the server. My backup method is to just put everything on more than one external harddrive. That way, if one fails, I still have everything backed up on the other one. I just don't trust cloud storage with my data.
Hey man dope video you're doing great with pretty much everything! The only thing I would change is you say "you guys" a lot and as a viewer it just seems a little off, if you were to say "you" as if you're talking to the specific viewer it goes a long way! but your editing and audio levels are awesome too man! keep it up!
Andrew Hayes totally agree! Good call :) thanks for the support!
Great video, very detailed and informative. definitely a new sub here and also, can you recommend a couple of goods online courses for photography?? thanks.
Andres Doria thanks for the kind words! Welcome to the channel. Honestly, I don't think you need to pay for courses. Subscribe to a lot of photographers on TH-cam and learn from them. It's free and fantastic content. You can find dozens of great and informative channels. Just do some research :)
your awesome great video 👌🏾
Antionette Ames Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
Excuse me but you told everyone to go out and buy a full frame camera like the 5D MK3 or 6D but then told them to buy 18-55mm and 55-250mm EF-S lenses that will not fit on a full frame body! I have been a photographer for 27 years and for the most part I agree with you, espesially to use Canon. Most photographers are moving over to Sony, but they will be back! lol.
Anyway I enjoyed the video just wanted people to understand that EF-S lenses are for cropped sensor cameras only. in my opinion if you have less money, I would suggest buying a 5D Mk2 with a 7D Mk1, 750D or M6 (with a EF-M adapter) as a backup. L lenses are the best but a 70-200mm f4L IS is affordable with the 24-105mm f4L IS and those two lenses will cover almost every shoot you have, 50mm STM prime is a cheap alternative to the 85mm and you can get the same results, just move closer. Anyway, look forward to watching some more of your videos.
Paul lebbon sorry if it was unclear, but I did say that those cheaper kit lenses are meant to be paired with the Rebel body. I made this video to give a cheaper option of a body and lenses, and a more expensive option if you could afford it. So: get the Rebel with the 18-55, then upgrade to a 5D with a 24-70
You've mention LR and PS, please add a very essential piece of gear that many overlook : screen calibration tool ! I personally use DataColor Spyder5Pro which is really not expensive and very versatile. Having your screen correctly calibrated means that your photos will look right on your screen and then if you want to enhance it in post prod, you need to start with a true to the scene image. Do not neglect that : it's very important, especially if you do home print, as you want the print to be exactly as on the screen...WYSIWYG :D
Philippe Rouah good call. I skipped over that because I take for granted that my screens are all calibrated regularly. I also use gray cards when I shoot to ensure I need to do zero to no color correcting in computer. But you’re right :)
That's cool ;-) Great video that I will recommend around me ! Keep at it :D