Hi, I have recently decided to invest in a photography kit for a variety of reasons and i am interested in learning and developing my skills. I was just wondering if somebody could please analyse my equipment choices and any tips of recommendations that might help me on my journey.
1. The main reason i have purchased the kit is because my partner works in glamour/adult industry with pictures and movie clips and it is easier/more convenient for us to do it ourselves.
2. I have also started a business of my own recently and would also like to take some product shots
3. Also thought it would be nice for holiday pictures although this is a minor reason.
My current equipment is as follows:
1. Canon EOS 250D DSLR Camera
2. Canon EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 III Lens (Thinking of upgrading to the 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 STM Lens)
3. Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
4. Canon 550EX Speedlite
5. Canon ES100 Camera Bag
6. Comica CVM-VM10II Shotgun Microphone
7. SanDisk 128GB Ultra SDXC Memory Card
8. Zomei 18" Ring Light Tripod
9. 6" LED Selfie Ring Light Clip On
The main shots i will be doing are portrait style shots from a distance of 1-4m.
I was wondering if there is any other equipment i may need such as a diffuser/softbox for the speedlite?
Umbrella Tripod Speedlite?
Octagonal/Rectangular Softbox? I noticed they come in packs of 2 usually, do i require 2?
Any other lenses or filters or speedlite coloured filters?
Wireless Trigger?
Also if i have multiple flashes/softboxes how do i set them off simultaneously?
The main equipment ive been trying to stick to as ive read is good for budget startup is Canon/Neewer/Zomei
Thanks in advance, any help would be grateful!
1. The main reason i have purchased the kit is because my partner works in glamour/adult industry with pictures and movie clips and it is easier/more convenient for us to do it ourselves.
2. I have also started a business of my own recently and would also like to take some product shots
3. Also thought it would be nice for holiday pictures although this is a minor reason.
My current equipment is as follows:
1. Canon EOS 250D DSLR Camera
2. Canon EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 III Lens (Thinking of upgrading to the 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 STM Lens)
3. Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
4. Canon 550EX Speedlite
5. Canon ES100 Camera Bag
6. Comica CVM-VM10II Shotgun Microphone
7. SanDisk 128GB Ultra SDXC Memory Card
8. Zomei 18" Ring Light Tripod
9. 6" LED Selfie Ring Light Clip On
The main shots i will be doing are portrait style shots from a distance of 1-4m.
I was wondering if there is any other equipment i may need such as a diffuser/softbox for the speedlite?
Umbrella Tripod Speedlite?
Octagonal/Rectangular Softbox? I noticed they come in packs of 2 usually, do i require 2?
Any other lenses or filters or speedlite coloured filters?
Wireless Trigger?
Also if i have multiple flashes/softboxes how do i set them off simultaneously?
The main equipment ive been trying to stick to as ive read is good for budget startup is Canon/Neewer/Zomei
Thanks in advance, any help would be grateful!
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