Thread: Making the Jump to 'Pro'

Andrew your post is much appreciated. I am definitely going to take all of this seriously, I really appreciate your advice.

Craig Metz wrote: > I did jump to the conclusion that you had some 'worth' on this thread. So forgive me for that. Yes, and that's don't put too much into KR's website

jk wrote: > new 70-200 2.8 new one has nano coating .. 7 ed elements instead of 5 > and newer vr overall on paper a betetr perfpomer especially on full frame (we hope) > First rule of going pro - no more pixel peeping Second Rule - use the gear you have until it wears out. Only buy new gear when it offers a clear advantage - new product possibilieies (like a 1.2 lens vs a 2.8) or solves a problem (2.8 at a wedding vs a...

he means a reflector by when he wrote light disc PenguinPhotoCo wrote: > A bracket is not a must-have for wedding anymore than a skateboard it. Well, if your style is 1985 I guess you need one. > Off-camera flash is the style these days. Some used vivi 285s off ebay and PWs. There are cheaper alternatives to PWs, but you get what you pay for. Buy once and be done with it. > Should have an SB800/900 on the camera ,but...

pcunite wrote: > Craig Metz wrote: > > I just secured $10K in funding to get me started on a part-time photography biz. For a little background, I have been a photographer for about 12 years, and have freelanced here and there for alot of that time. Over the last year, I am getting increased offers for my services, and eventually want to start doing weddings. I do have a full time job with steady and decent pay, but I am...

Craig Metz wrote: > Does anyone have any thoughts on buying the lenses used on KEH.com? Any experience with them? KEH gets great reviews as does Adorama. I prefer Adorama. They will help you make the right decision if you get confused.

good info and planning ideas....

I've bought from KEH for years. They are very reliable and have good customer service. Their ratings are very conservative. I've bought stuff they list as "bargain" that looked almost new. I've also bought stuff that was listed as "ugly" that really looked ugly but worked fine.

Craig, The 50 mm 1.4 is a good choice especially if you are shooting in low light because its performance is better in the f2.8 through 5.6 range than other points on the scale. I used the 50/1.8. It was much less expensive and the quality of the lens is amazing. If you buy used, there are 2 versions. One made in Japan and one made in China, with the latter being newer but not as well built although the optical performance is supposed to be...

Craig Metz wrote: > Okay, so the 'old' 70-200 is an idea. Significant savings there . . . what are the trade-offs? The trade off is some vignetting and some slight loss of sharpeness at the border. > Sounds like maybe I should go with the SB900 over the SB600. I was trying to save a few bucks there, but maybe I go with the SB900 instead. If you can find a (used) SB-800 I would pick up that one. Some photographers...