first paid shoot: what gear should I rent?
04-29-2009, 07:05 PM
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first paid shoot: what gear should I rent?
My manager at the hotel I work at part-time has asked me to take some pictures of the rooms and property for various media distribution (website, brochures, whatever). I know I need to rent a wide-angle lens. What lenses would you guys recommend for this? Also, do you think I should rent a flash or anything else? 
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BTW, all I have right now is a Rebel XTi with the 18-55 non-IS kit lens and a f1.8 50 prime.
h:BTW, all I have right now is a Rebel XTi with the 18-55 non-IS kit lens and a f1.8 50 prime.
04-29-2009, 08:20 PM
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Thanks. what is this APS-C you speak of? :hs: Any other tips, pointers, hints, etc? I don't want to embarass myself.
yeah, I figured the flash...and I've already got a tripod so I'm covered there. 
trans...mitter? :thinking: Is this strobist talk?
trans...mitter? :thinking: Is this strobist talk?
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04-29-2009, 08:40 PM
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I'll give you a good tip. I assume you know the kind of lighting conditions... try and recreate them at home and play around with the exposures.
I did my first paid shoot, and I rented a SB-800 flash (never really used much flash before), and I was getting crappy results, and couldn't figure it out. I should have taken alot more time to get familiar with it. I ended up saying fuck it, and just put it back in my bag. I had a tripod, and long exposures were best. So, it wasn't that big of a deal, I was just kinda nervous.
I'm assuming you're familiar with ISO, WB, DoF, etc?
04-29-2009, 09:00 PM
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aps-c = the size of your sensor (1.6x crop)
I'll give you a good tip. I assume you know the kind of lighting conditions... try and recreate them at home and play around with the exposures.
I did my first paid shoot, and I rented a SB-800 flash (never really used much flash before), and I was getting crappy results, and couldn't figure it out. I should have taken alot more time to get familiar with it. I ended up saying fuck it, and just put it back in my bag. I had a tripod, and long exposures were best. So, it wasn't that big of a deal, I was just kinda nervous.
I'm assuming you're familiar with ISO, WB, DoF, etc?
I'll give you a good tip. I assume you know the kind of lighting conditions... try and recreate them at home and play around with the exposures.
I did my first paid shoot, and I rented a SB-800 flash (never really used much flash before), and I was getting crappy results, and couldn't figure it out. I should have taken alot more time to get familiar with it. I ended up saying fuck it, and just put it back in my bag. I had a tripod, and long exposures were best. So, it wasn't that big of a deal, I was just kinda nervous.
I'm assuming you're familiar with ISO, WB, DoF, etc?
05-04-2009, 06:04 PM
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I agree on the 580EX and Sto-Fen Omnibounce. Crucial for interiors if the available light doesn't work for whatever reason.
If you don't mind dropping the cash then rent a 5D and 24-70/2.8 L.
If you don't mind dropping the cash then rent a 5D and 24-70/2.8 L.
06-02-2009, 02:44 PM
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I'm going to try to shoot this weekend. I'd like to use my existing XTi body if at all possible. :hs:
My manager has now said that he'd like me to take some shots of the city like the Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Zoo, and whatnot. Do you guys think the 10-22 is well-suited for this type of shooting as well or should I look at renting something else? I'd like to stick with just renting one lens and a flash if possible. :hs:
My manager has now said that he'd like me to take some shots of the city like the Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Zoo, and whatnot. Do you guys think the 10-22 is well-suited for this type of shooting as well or should I look at renting something else? I'd like to stick with just renting one lens and a flash if possible. :hs: