Hello Hedgehogs!
Mar 3, 2012 00:15:21 #
billbreezy
Loc: md
Hey Folks, would appreciate your input, I am beyond "budget" Im plain ol broke! lol, I have a d3000, and have about $1,500 to invest. I was going to upgrade to a d7000. But, a friend suggested that the money would be better spent on lights, ie; decent flash and diffuser, a couple of lamps and a couple of soft boxes and a reflector. what do you think?
Mar 3, 2012 01:48:47 #
What kind of photos do you plan to take in the future? That info will people make a better recommendations for you. Arnold
Mar 3, 2012 02:06:26 #
billbreezy
Loc: md
people mostly, at events like conferences, church functions, nightclubs, parties, etc. maybe some occasional portrait work, a reluctant wedding that type of thing
Mar 3, 2012 02:18:32 #
If you're handy and have access to tools and a workspace, you can make some of your own lighting accessories. Do a Google search for DIY photography gear. One of the first sites to pop up will be this one which is very helpful: http://www.diyphotography.net/
I don't think you could go wrong buying newer model Nikon Speedlights.
When building & purchasing lighting gear, it wouldn't hurt to set aside a small part of your budget for a class or workshop if possible. And be prepared to take a lot of photos as you learn. Your friend may be a good mentor in learning to use the gear. If not him, find someone with the experience to guide you.
I don't think you could go wrong buying newer model Nikon Speedlights.
When building & purchasing lighting gear, it wouldn't hurt to set aside a small part of your budget for a class or workshop if possible. And be prepared to take a lot of photos as you learn. Your friend may be a good mentor in learning to use the gear. If not him, find someone with the experience to guide you.
Mar 3, 2012 02:24:06 #
You might consider buying some use Nikon SB800 flashes off of EBay. Arnold
Mar 3, 2012 03:06:42 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
Your D3000 should do a good job for you. Do you have a good lens for portrait work? As mentioned a couple flash units and and ubrella would be pretty inexpensive and get you off to a good start and still keep you within your budget.
Mar 3, 2012 03:55:18 #
Mar 3, 2012 07:10:09 #
billbreezy wrote:
just a kit lens 18-55mm 3.5-6
The first thing I would do is buy some good glass then.
Mar 4, 2012 05:53:15 #
billbreezy wrote:
Hey Folks, would appreciate your input, I am beyond "budget" Im plain ol broke! lol, I have a d3000, and have about $1,500 to invest. I was going to upgrade to a d7000. But, a friend suggested that the money would be better spent on lights, ie; decent flash and diffuser, a couple of lamps and a couple of soft boxes and a reflector. what do you think?
I guess I need to know what "plain ol broke means". In my earlier years when I was broke I didn't have to worry about how to spend $1500.00. LOL
Mar 4, 2012 23:09:47 #
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