Fasion Cameras
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- traut
Can anyone recommend a camera around or below 1500 $ thats good for something you would see in fashion ads though im aware lighting is alot any recommendations would be helpful links w/ photo samples would be even better :) thanks
- digitaldiva0
Olympus O Product
http://www.shutterbugsdirect.co.…
- digitaldiva0
or maybe Olympus Ecru?
http://tinyurl.com/exf8f
- Visia0
okay, that's a weird question to begin with. Fashion photography has (by far) the greatest technical latitude of any photographic genre so basically the camera doesn't matter. In fact, it's often said that camera's don't take excellent photos, photographers do.
But, with that said, I'm guessing that you're wondering what camera you should use to take fashion photos?
I personally use the Canon Digital Rebel:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/…
I love it. It's an excellent camera that provides the options to shoot from the hip or compose your exposure. Meaning you can set it on "auto" and still get a decent exposure OR you can refine things so that you get exactly what you want if you know what you're doing.
I will say that if you're looking to recreate what you see in the mags then the camera doesn't mean shit. In the past I used a Yaschica 124 Mat G:
http://www.lumieresenboite.com/c…
and pretty much got the same results. Only it was more of a pain in the ass. BUT, it was square format which really kicks ass in my mind.
Digital just allows me to stay out of the darkroom, because I hate the darkroom.
So, to conclude, I guess I would say that you should check out the Canon Digital Rebel OR the Nikon D-70:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/…
In any event goto:
because you'll find the best info on digital cameras ever.
Email me () if you've got more questions because I'll probably not come back to this thread.
All the best :)
- MrDinky0
visia nude pic of ur self is not fashion//
- Visia0
okay, to expand on this a bit further.
Generally fashion photographers will use either a Hasselblad:
or a 67:
http://www.pentax.ca/products/mf…
http://www.mamiya.com/cameras.as…
67's are popular because they've got pretty much the same format as the ad's that are going to be made out of the photo so the cropping remains very close to the original shot.
BUT, they're built like tanks and they're fucking heavy. Which means if your style as a photographer is to move around a lot (like mine is) then they're basically a pain in the ass.
Plus, to set yourself up with a Blad or Pentax or Mamiya digital system you're looking at about 50K. You're starting to look at Phase One digital backs:
So, you're full system, not including lighting, will run your well over 50-75K. Very much full-on pro gear.
BUT, I don't personally think that's neccassary. It would be nice but I know a lot of pros that shoot with gear waaaaay below that price range. In fact, the "pro-sumer" cameras are now offering sensors and features that rival the Blad(or Mamiya, or Pentax, or Contax)/Phase One systems.
So, if you're just starting out and you're looking to build your book then I would recommend the Canon Rebel or Nikon D-70. They're excellent cameras for the price and they'll do everything you want them to.
The only drawback on them is the the resolution will really only permit enlargement to 11*14. And that's only when you hit your exposure bang-on. If you do any extensive Pshop work then you might get into trouble with noise.
Personally, I shoot really loose and do a lot of post work. But, I've managed to shoot a lot of models portfolios (which print at a standard 9*12) and had no problems with the enlargements using the local C-Print lab.
But, I do find it tricky to print anything above an 11*14 even though I know my camera will suppport up to 16*20 if I hit the exposure bang-on.
Hope that helps.
- Visia0
lol, M.Dinky, those photos were for you and you only.
Well, maybe snuggles too but that's a whole different night of drinking.
- MrDinky0
social sometime next week?
- Visia0
works for me. I was at Social earlier tonight and it was so dead. Went to the Drake and it was good times. But, typically social is rokken and full o' hot ladies so I'm in. Thursday is the best night. Andrew Allsgood, snuggles friend, spins on Thurs.
Good times, good tunes, nice ladies.
- MrDinky0
ok than thursday
you take the girls
i take snuggles
- spongebob0
second the vote on digital rebel.
- Rand0
many prefer D70 to digital rebel
- lvl_130
i just got the canon 20D. and let me just say WOW! so fast.
the rebel is also pretty nice but it's smaller and has a plastic body. basically the same features as the 10D (probably the 20D as well) only a lot of those features are locked out (which you can find a hack to be able to use them...but it voids the warranty.
- lvl_130
oh and as Rand mentioned the d70 is also really nice. it seems to have a nice solid feel unlike the rebel. plus it comes with a nice lens (which the rebel does not. comes with a rreally cheap standard lens that is good for snapshots and that's about it)
- tucker0
If you're asking the question, they any of the Canon or Nikon dslrs will probably be cool for you.
But most "real" photogs (i.e. the guys who can write off a 30K system) shoot with the Mamiya RZII, historically, or now the Hasselblad H1. More than any system as of now though, I'd say the Canon 1Ds MkII is most widely used...with the D2x gaining respect.
But as mentioned, fashion photography is pretty vague, some guys use video stills and some use 8x10. that's why it's so fucking cool.
- Visia0
agreed. there are shooters who can afford gear at that level. But, there are also a tonne of "pro" shooters that use gear well below that price range and then rent out a killer system only when they need it.
For a beginner I would still say Canon D-Rebel or Nikon D-70.
Not sure about whether or not the Nikon kit comes with better lens. I bought the Rebel the day it came out so it was before the D-70 was on the market. And, I bought canon to fit with a lens system I already had. It's true that the stock lens in the kit is pretty shite. But, it does provide a true wide-angle for the reduced sensor size so I've had it come in handy a few times. I was actually quite shocked about how much the sensor-crop had an impact on my framing.
But, now that I think about it. I would almost say to go grab a few disposables and get started that way if you haven't already. And, if you're looking to do some grungy, low-tech type shit then you can't go wrong with a Loma ;)
But, if you're looking to match anything like the shooters at http://www.jedroot.com then, yeah, you'll need the proper gear.
BUT, with ALL that said you need to understand the 2 most important things about fashion photography:
1. Fashion photography is about nothing more than capturing the mood -- confidence is sexy. Sex is not sexy.
2. Quality of light is more important than quantity of light.
Use those rules with a little bit o' shutter/aperture relationship understanding and you're kicking ass. Provided you've got an aces model, a stylist that knows their shit and a makeup artist that can work miracles ;)
Good luck and have fun :)
- meok0
- ArtDirector0
Anyone use the Sony Cybershot T7? How's the quality on that one?