I want to be a professional photographer: You advice and suggestion is greatly appreciated. I have not got into digital photography much through I worked with film photography long...

npsamson

You advice and suggestion is greatly appreciated. I have not got into digital photography much through I worked with film photography long long, time ago with Nikon F3/ Olympus OM1N, and some digital with Nikon Coolpix P80 and Canon T4i.
Now I want to buy my own camera. thinking of buying Canon T7i/ Canon 70D/ I am confused which one to go for. whether T series or D series.
Buying used or New, which one is good.

Awaiting you valuable suggestion.

Thanks,
Sam

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

npsamson wrote:

You advice and suggestion is greatly appreciated. I have not got into digital photography much through I worked with film photography long long, time ago with Nikon F3/ Olympus OM1N, and some digital with Nikon Coolpix P80 and Canon T4i.
Now I want to buy my own camera. thinking of buying Canon T7i/ Canon 70D/ I am confused which one to go for. whether T series or D series.
Buying used or New, which one is good.

Awaiting you valuable suggestion.

Thanks,
Sam

Sam, The camera is a tool. First tell us what kind of professional photography you want to do.? Second how much income do you need to earn to support yourself?
Third do you have a source of income (Day job) to support you till you get a reputation and clients?

Welcome to UHH

tbetress Loc: Skippack, Pa

Go with the 70D, better all around.
If you want to stay in that price range though, I would seriously look on canon's site for refurbished 80D. Great price, full warranty.
Can't beat it.
Also for some easy reading, get Bryan Peterson's Understanding Exposure 4
great / fast / easy / informative / refresher read.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Sam, I sincerely hope your headline is the UHH joke of the day.

machia Loc: NJ

In some ways being a professional photographer is like wanting to become a professional musician . There's a lot to consider . What are you thinking about as far as salary ?
What is your goal ? What type of photography interests you ?
The camera shouldn't even be a consideration yet , although you'll have to work with a budget for needed equipment . Do you plan on owning your own business or work for an established photographer ?
I did some professional work in the 1970's and in the 1980's part time and full time for awhile in 1998-1999 . I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have . Good luck to you !😃

BebuLamar

machia wrote:

In some ways being a professional photographer is ... (show quote)

If one is an accomplished musician and played an acoustic piano for a long time one should have no problem playing a digital synthesizer. It does take some adaptation but should not be difficult.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Sam, I wish you a great deal of good fortune.
--Bob

npsamson wrote:

You advice and suggestion is greatly appreciated. I have not got into digital photography much through I worked with film photography long long, time ago with Nikon F3/ Olympus OM1N, and some digital with Nikon Coolpix P80 and Canon T4i.
Now I want to buy my own camera. thinking of buying Canon T7i/ Canon 70D/ I am confused which one to go for. whether T series or D series.
Buying used or New, which one is good.

Awaiting you valuable suggestion.

Thanks,
Sam

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Old joke, but still true.......Want to make a small fortune as a pro photographer?......Start with a large fortune.

tbetress Loc: Skippack, Pa

You have to start somewhere. You don't start off in the new your philharmonic without some small gigs and hard work.
As you progress the equipment and person get better and better.
You start with a decent piece of equipment take some small paid (professional) jobs and work your way from there.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

npsamson wrote:

Awaiting you valuable suggestion.

Thanks,
Sam

Don't.

Get an education (or use the one you already have) to get a good job and then take pictures for your own enjoyment.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

The only sure way to make money in photography is to sell your equipment ...

BebuLamar

CHG_CANON wrote:

The only sure way to make money in photography is to sell your equipment ...

Not so sure but yes it's a good way to make some money.

jackpinoh Loc: Kettering, OH 45419

npsamson wrote:

You advice and suggestion is greatly appreciated. I have not got into digital photography much through I worked with film photography long long, time ago with Nikon F3/ Olympus OM1N, and some digital with Nikon Coolpix P80 and Canon T4i.
Now I want to buy my own camera. thinking of buying Canon T7i/ Canon 70D/ I am confused which one to go for. whether T series or D series.
Buying used or New, which one is good.

Awaiting you valuable suggestion.

Thanks,
Sam

Studies show that it takes about 10,000 hrs to become expert in something. How committed are you?

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

jackpinoh wrote:

Studies show that it takes about 10,000 hrs to become expert in something. How committed are you?

Another urban myth. Do you have verifiable evidence of that, other than "I read it on the internet"?

BebuLamar

jackpinoh wrote:

Studies show that it takes about 10,000 hrs to become expert in something. How committed are you?

Wow in such case there are very few expert pilots.