Which mobile studio equipment?

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GMAN thanks for the inbox - didnt notice till last night - I take on board what you said thankyou

Anyway, when I said mobile - really its not my best option but just starting out I dont have a studio or anything so really thats the only thing I can do - Im not keen on dragging everything around all the time but cant do much else.

I have been to have a look at the cameras today and Im still liking the 600D - it felt better for me than the Nikon although that was a nice camera too.

I will be going for this and the 50mm f1.8 lens too
 
V8burble said:
Yes, of course I agree Jonathan.

All I'm trying to say is that it really depends on the photographer and their style of shot... at f/11 with a studio flash in a big soft box it makes no difference, but shallow DoF at f/1.6 it is essential (without a lot of luck).

Sorry to the OP, confusion wasn't the intension.

But back to your choice of camera... I would get what feels good in your hand, through the viewfinder and what 'fits you best' rather than wade through reviews. I started (digital) with a Nikon D200 with a grip which below iso 800 was perfect for me. In fact I use it for pro shoots now and I shoot with a D3 also. A camera is not for ever and can be swapped at any time. Swapping manufacturers is a bit more of a struggle depending on what lenses you build up but again not really a problem as many have swapped from Canon to Nikon (one or two might even have gone the wrong way too ;)) I can't speak for Canon bodies like I say but most modern bodies will do what you want them to do. I would go second hand and get a body a step up from what I could get new but some people just pref new :shrug:
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In the studio I set focus and have the camera on a tripod for babies when they're contained (Gaffer tape works ;+) ) so I can concentrate on capturing moments and maintaining rapport.
 
lovelylass77 said:
GMAN thanks for the inbox - didnt notice till last night - I take on board what you said thankyou

Anyway, when I said mobile - really its not my best option but just starting out I dont have a studio or anything so really thats the only thing I can do - Im not keen on dragging everything around all the time but cant do much else.

I have been to have a look at the cameras today and Im still liking the 600D - it felt better for me than the Nikon although that was a nice camera too.

I will be going for this and the 50mm f1.8 lens too
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Well done for resisting the lure of the dark side.. there's hope for you yet young padawan :naughty:
 
The force is strong in this one...
You will succumb eventually, don't fight it!

Newborns are easy... 4 year olds are a PITA... especially when you've got 75 of the little @£$%&**

Excellent, that's the camera sorted, well probably, now you just need everything else ;)

Talking of newborns and 50mm f/1.8 (although Nikon) this was taken with one, at f/2.8 as rather close so DoF narrow, with just a single SB600 and silver brolly overhead with wireless trigger.

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(If you look on her right heal you can see the heal prick mark)
 
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For the price of a new 600D you can get a second hand 5D and that puts you in full frame goodness territory. The 5D and 50mm 1.8 is a very nice combination. :)

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I understand what your saying but I'm not paying outright for it so can't do that otherwise I would

Lovely pic by the way
 
gman said:
For the price of a new 600D you can get a second hand 5D and that puts you in full frame goodness territory. The 5D and 50mm 1.8 is a very nice combination. :)
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That's a really good example. Light in the baby's eyes would have set this alive.

Flash, reflector, or as the clicking moms on Flickr do - Photoshop ;)
 
I'd spend my money on this to start:
http://www.creativelive.com/courses/newborn-baby-photography-sandy-puc

It's been mentioned, but it's worth repeating.

Camera:
You can start with a 600d, but I'd buy a 35 F2 over the 50 F1.8 any day, esp for a crop camera. An 85 (50 equivalent) is just too long as your only fast (read narrow depth of field) lens. Unfortunately, neither focuses that fast. I'd start saving hard for a 17-55 F2.8 also.

Lights:
While experimenting and learning (probably for several years before you have skills and confidence sufficient to charge (and that isn't a criticism of you)), I'd recommend starting with speedlites too, as others have said. Manual only Canon 430ez go for approx £25 or less on ebay, add stands and umbrellas and triggers and battery packs and you should be fine.
 
Hi dean super glue is better less to do in photoshop :) lol
 
With new born, I would try and not use flash. I would prefer to use a high iso and a fast aperture.

This with will reduce the chances of distrubing the baby. other option would be cool lights, LED or even desk lamp.

Natural light would be a easiest.
 
Its interesting to read everyone has different ways of doing things when it comes to photography - some say flash some say no flash lol

Im not going to buy anything else until I have completed the newborn workshop and seen for myself :)
 
Very wise, you may find that natural light is your thing and need nothing but some props and reflectors.
 
Ask 10 people how to shoot something and you'll get 26 different opinions, half of which will be the "only" way to do it :-P
 
Very true!! Im just going to wait till after my workshops and find my own style :)
 
I believe from another thread you said you have already purchased the 600d. I think V8 suggestion of window light and reflectors sounds like a good place to start. Then when you feel you have a handle on that, buy a speed light or studio head and so on.
 
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