Interesting comments, thanks. I was just asking him what an FX camera is? But he's been in a much higher level of photography for many years real estate and architectural photographer so it must matter in that realm but I tend to agree with you. I don't really need high end equipment right now but I still like to know as much as I can. Thanks

Thanks for your suggestions and comments. I realized that, that price isn't terribly high I just don't know how far my help will go financially and wanted to do the research to get the best bang for their dollar. I have already realized and been approved for a different tripod, exterior flash, quality monitor for my laptop (designed for photo editing specifically with IPS LED LCD etc.) and an upgraded wide angle lens. My research on tripods narrowed it down to Manfrotto Elements, Mefoto Roadtrip and I decided on a Pro master Professional Tripod XC525 (all @$149.00, a Canon 410 Speedlite Flash. It's just that when researching the wide angle and comparisions I was way out of my depth. I have a 18-55 lens already. It seems that with those two I'll be set until I can and/or want to make my own upgrades. I have shot close to 1,000 images. But like you mentioned I now need to learn bouncing light and everything involved with that aspect. I'm learning all I can online, U-tube videos and hopefully an other course from a free library suggestion here. I have had the PS course and have a subscription to PS, LR, ADOBE Cloud BR and something else. All with their own training and explainations. So that's great too. You're absolutely right, I thought "how hard can this be", but there's so much more than I ever imagined to learn to get up to speed and produce quality images that get me continual referrals as some one to go to. You mentioned (2) things I'd like to ask for clarity about. (1) what is an FX camera? (2) hat does shooting at HDR mean? Thank you so much for your help.

Thanks so much, really helpful advise. Just what I needed

Awesome, you're right I do have the 18-55 mm lenses and an exterior flash is on the way. So knowing that these two lens, along with the flash of course, will be sufficient to get started with really helps me. Much appreciated.

Thank you. I appreciate what you're saying. I took a in-depth college course but that was over 40yrs. ago and I've forgotten most of the important stuff. I've heard of the New York Professional photographers school but I don't think this program helping me will go the $600+ course. Of course if I can't do a quality job, quickly and efficiently I'll find myself without jobs and a bad taste to overcome. My first taste of a real job was my brothers house for his real estate agent friend who knows I just learning. I've had one recent Photoshop course and a quick overview/review on basic manual photography from a local camera store but I definitely need more training to do quality work that I continue to get referrals from. Still working on all this. Just hoping to be sure I have the right gear to work with also. Thanks

Thanks. You said picked up... did you buy it new or used? If new where did you get it? If used what would you look at to assure it's lack of any damage? It's fun to know you're using the same camera.

Great, I'll look into that brand. Thanks

As you've guessed from a couple of previous posts even though I been taking family and landscape (some very exceptional) pictures since I was 10 a got my Mom's black and white " Brownie" for my birthday I am really a novice about a number of things - SD cards, full manual mode shooting, interior lighting situations. I'm trying to start a new business of real estate photography and need learn a lot quickly. I was provided with equipment by a Washington State Program to assist disabled people in learning an income skill within my physical limitations. The original equipment wasn't optimal as I quickly found out. For one thing, I needed a exterior flash, better tripod (original was too short for any comfort or stability). Also the "camera kit" package has a "fisheye" type wide angle lens. I'm not complaining at all. I've been given a great opportunity and they're more than willing to help get more appropriate equipment. Here's the problem, I'd very much like to learn how to find the best lens for the work I'll be doing. Any information on where or how to get this knowledge (maybe an online source to go to explaining wide angle lenses and what the specifications terms actually mean).
A reputable camera shop recommended a 10-24 Tameron AFB023C for my Canon Rebel T5 camera. I'm sure it's a very good lens but it seems a little pricey at $500 and I'm concerned about asking for this item, so I started researching prices and brands (like I did for the other replacements) and was instantly confused by the spec. terms. I can't compare quality and price at my current level of ignorance. If anyone out there has any suggestions for me on this topic I'd really appreciate your input. Thanks for reading this request.

Wow, very nicely stated. Thank you

Yes I did format the SD card in my camera. Thanks

I sent a reply. I hope you got it. Thanks so much Monica