Go to www.copperhill.com and get there basic kit and you will be good to go. CLeaning a sensor is a very easy thing, videos are all over the web. Copperhill has vids on their site as well.
All you really need is to give them a call as they're very helpful.

For me .... and I will emphasize for me easy answer is yes. Why, I have LR4 (was given to me) and I never took the time to start learning it. Since I paid for LR5 I have undone some online training as well as reading and I am liking this very much, wish I had switched to LR long ago. I do have PS6 but will not be going with the cloud so I am pretty much at where I will be for a long time. The only change I hope to see is if Adobe does produce a PS product along with LR that is for Photographers only. Might just happen!

I have a Nikon D600 and for me it is the SB 910. Why settle for less, this one can do most everything you throw at it.

Save yourself a lot of money. Go out and shoot shoot and shoot some more. Then go on the kelby training site and watch all of the videos there for a year and it is only $199.
It will be money well spent.

I am wondering if anyone has experience with the kits that come from Copperhill Co?
I am considering their kits.
Thank you,
PhilB

Just to add to all of the positive remarks here I love mine. Moved up from a D90. I had 75,000 clicks + on the D90 so I kept it for the purpose of longer reach when I need it. So happy with the D600. The dust stuff really isn't a problem. I have used the onboard sensor cleaner and have blown it out several times all with great results. But if it does get grungy and most likely it will (the D90 did) I will just wet clean it. Not a big deal at all.
Go get and have fun shooting cause that is what it is all about.
philb
benton, ky

Putting together my studio and I can easily see where a "Posing Chair" can be needed. What I am wondering is do you think a "Posing Table" is something that will really be of any use?
Thank you in advance,
phil b

Hi Andersland,
Actually all of them are pretty good. I've used Photomatix, CS6 has a good one, I seen stuff done in Nik.
What I would suggest is to get "The HDR Book" written by RC Conception (I'm sure I have the spelling wrong)
HDR Is a lot of fun as one can make some really wild photos.. After one gets enough of that then it is time to get serious with it and that is where this book will come into play. Very well written with tons of photos to explain what he is talking about.
About 25+ on Amazon.
phil b

I am the same as Wendy. I have State Farm for my home and cars. When I asked them about insurance they had a policy that is dependent on the cost of your gear. I have both some guitars and camera equipment on it for a total of over $10,000 and it is about $100 per year. 100% covered no deductible or exceptions. Theft, breakage anything except breaking it on purpose.
OK, now I don't know if you have to have other insurance with them as I already did have it and one other thing I don't know if they is a difference if your cameras are a business. This is just a hobby for me, I do some $$ work but that is very minimal.

I really do not mean this to be flip. There are many great and expensive tripods on the market. Some worth many hundred dollars. Most amateurs really do not need the very best. Look at the Vanguard line as they have some fine ones or check out Adorama and B&H camera in New York for their house brand.
Sometime good imitations are the best as it is something we can afford, which leads me back to this .... "A good tripod, is one that has a camera on top of it"
What is meant by this it takes some time to get used to using one ... take that time and all of your images will be better for it
Phil B

I like all of your suggestions!

It has about a 9'6" ceiling Someone said I could just use fabric for the ceiling, I have a hard time seeing that in my mind.
It was originally a wood shop outlets are everywhere.

Thanks for your reply.
Phil

After the New Year comes and goes I will be cleaning out a Metal building that was a wood shop for many years. I will be installing new interior walls, insulate and either use some kind of paneling or drywall. Not sure what to do with the ceiling? The floor maybe carpeting or a time. I want to make it like a sitting room and a photo Studio. Using some small furniture as props??
My finished size will be 16' x 25'
I do have a backdrop and support, 2 lights with soft boxes (Cheap) 2 umbrellas with Nikon flash units (SB900) and other assorted goodies.
Looking for ideas and advice on doing this correct the first time.
1. Is this a big enough space
2. What is very important to have
anything else you may think of
Thank You in advance,
Phil b

I have had my Nikon D600 about a month now and I really love it.I have not had any dust issues and the camera shop I got it at said the first order they received did have some problems but they haven't had any in awhile.
I love the smaller size like the D7000. I stepped up from a D90 so I am getting used to the on board controls, great instead of having to go to the menus all the time. I haven't used the U1 U2 menus yet but I do have a couple of situations where I will set this up and use it.
The quality of the images are superb. I have done some high iso shooting just to try it out and I was greatly impressed. I was also lucky all my lenses but 1 was already a full frame so I didn't need to spend a lot for new ones.
Over all after a month of use (about 900 pics) I am very happy I made the leap and I will recommend it to anyone that thinks they want to move up to FF.

Retired and living in Marshall County, KY. I have been into Photography most of my life. I did take about 15 years off about 20 years back as I got burned out. I was doing the darkroom stuff and it became very addictive so I backed away.
I started about 2 years ago a Photo Club here in Marshall County called The Marshall County Photography Club. At the present time I am the President and our club is growing all the time. We do not have a lot of restriction and our membership is free. If you live near here check us out on the 3rd Monday at 6:00pm. We meet in the Benton Library. Also check us out on our Facebook page but the same name. Like it and join in.
I shoot Nikon and presently have a D90. My lenses are a 30mm Sigma 1.4, 10-20 Sigma, 50 Nikon, 24-70 Sigma 2.8, 100 Tokina Macro and 70-200 Sigma 2.8 w/2 x convertor. As one can tell I mostly shoot with Sigma lenses. I like them and they give me the quality I like without the higher cost of shooting Nikon.
I love post processing with PS CS6 and use it often. I actually like this better than so called straight photos. It keeps me in a learning mode and I especially like the challenge to learn such a diverse product.
So "Hello" again to all and I hope that I can add something to this forum from time to time.
One things I will avoid is any of the political talk as I really would rather stay with photo stuff and leave it at that.