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http://www.phototrainer.com/catalog/index.php
Glenn Smith says:
"You've flipped through the big manual that came with your kit, but it doesn't register. Take a class. Get hands-on instruction. Worth it! See if your local community college has one."
A Photography Class
You've flipped through the big manual that came with your kit, but it doesn't register. Take a class. Get hands-on instruction. Worth it! See if your local community college has one.
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A look book or just a folder of clippings of images you like.
Glenn Smith says:
"Collect those landscape images, product shots and portraits that inspire you. Think about how you'd reproduce them. Bring a few to your photo teacher and ask him or her to describe the techniques used."
a scrapbook
Collect those landscape images, product shots and portraits that inspire you. Think about how you'd reproduce them. Bring a few to your photo teacher and ask him or her to describe the techniques used.
A look book or just a folder of clippings of images you like.
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/274381-REG/Leica_942197_Lens_Cleaning_Cloth.html
Lens Cleaning Cloth (8 x 8")
Glenn Smith says:
"Get a good soft cleaning cloth meant for lenses. And put it in some sort of case or envelope! You don't want to get beach sand on your cleaning cloth."
Lens Cleaning Cloth (& case)
Get a good soft cleaning cloth meant for lenses. And put it in some sort of case or envelope! You don't want to get beach sand on your cleaning cloth.
Lens Cleaning Cloth (8 x 8")
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B+W 010 (2C) - Filter - UV - 72 mm $41
Glenn Smith says:
"The camera store *probably* tried to sell you this when you bought the SLR. Hopefully you agreed. If not, go get one. A Quality filter does two things: 1) protects your expensive lens, should it be damaged and 2) cuts out ultraviolet haziness."
UV / Haze Filter
The camera store *probably* tried to sell you this when you bought the SLR. Hopefully you agreed. If not, go get one. A Quality filter does two things: 1) protects your expensive lens, should it be damaged and 2) cuts out ultraviolet haziness.
B+W 010 (2C) - Filter - UV - 72 mm $41
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Lowepro Slingshot 302 AW All Weather Camera Bag - Black $71
Glenn Smith says:
"A padded bag that is slung from your shoulder or even a backpack type. Get one that is a little larger than you need at the moment, but not massive. Be sure that it has a compartment for your main camera+lens, and one big enough for the manual!"
a bag to carry it in
A padded bag that is slung from your shoulder or even a backpack type. Get one that is a little larger than you need at the moment, but not massive. Be sure that it has a compartment for your main camera+lens, and one big enough for the manual!
Lowepro Slingshot 302 AW All Weather Camera Bag - Black $71
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Some tripods are heavy but set up quickly, some are light but much more expensive, sometimes the legs are sold separately from the "head". So many variations, ranging from $70 to $700 easily.
Glenn Smith says:
"For when you need to steady the camera for reals. Or when you want to include yourself in the frame and you have no assistant. Or when you want to add an additional IR-fired flash unit. So useful, the tripod!"
Tripod
For when you need to steady the camera for reals. Or when you want to include yourself in the frame and you have no assistant. Or when you want to add an additional IR-fired flash unit. So useful, the tripod!
Some tripods are heavy but set up quickly, some are light but much more expensive, sometimes the legs are sold separately from the "head". So many variations, ranging from $70 to $700 easily.
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B+W Circular Polarizer - Filter - circular polarizer - 77 mm $75
Glenn Smith says:
"It removes reflections from glass. It deepens the blue of the sky. It's like the UV-haze filter on steroids. It's magic like the way physics is magic. Oh but it also increases exposure requirements by two or three stops. Delightful toy."
Polarizing filter (circular)
It removes reflections from glass. It deepens the blue of the sky. It's like the UV-haze filter on steroids. It's magic like the way physics is magic. Oh but it also increases exposure requirements by two or three stops. Delightful toy.
B+W Circular Polarizer - Filter - circular polarizer - 77 mm $75
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Yes, you could just use an assistant holding a big white square of cardboard!! Here: Fotodiox 32 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector Disc Pro Kit with Stand and Holder Arm Soft Silver/Gold/Black/White/Diffuser $39
Glenn Smith says:
"Particularly for portraiture, there is nothing like natural light. But it does not always provide exactly what we need. A reflective disc can help us cheat a little, by catching the light and shining it back where needed, to fill any harsh shadows."
Reflector disc & stand
Particularly for portraiture, there is nothing like natural light. But it does not always provide exactly what we need. A reflective disc can help us cheat a little, by catching the light and shining it back where needed, to fill any harsh shadows.
Yes, you could just use an assistant holding a big white square of cardboard!! Here: Fotodiox 32 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector Disc Pro Kit with Stand and Holder Arm Soft Silver/Gold/Black/White/Diffuser $39
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Photography Assistant, we don't need no stinking photography assistant!
Glenn Smith says:
"Get an assistant. He or she can help you maneuver reflective discs on the fly, or style hair or clothing, or remove debris, or even grab a second camera and shoot as a backup photographer on an important shoot."
An assistant
Get an assistant. He or she can help you maneuver reflective discs on the fly, or style hair or clothing, or remove debris, or even grab a second camera and shoot as a backup photographer on an important shoot.
Photography Assistant, we don't need no stinking photography assistant!
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http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product-Archive/Flashes/4801/SB-800-AF-Speedlight-.html
SB-800 AF Speedlight from Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight from Nikon
Glenn Smith says:
"This is not the light from your reflective disc. Light creation can turn your night to day. You already have one flash built into the top of your SLR. A good start! But this one has far more power, and can even bounce light off of a ceiling..."
a flash unit
This is not the light from your reflective disc. Light creation can turn your night to day. You already have one flash built into the top of your SLR. A good start! But this one has far more power, and can even bounce light off of a ceiling...
SB-800 AF Speedlight from Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight from Nikon
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http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20439741.html?utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Shopping%20Site&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=gbase
4557 Nikon Sc-17 Ttl Sync Extension Cord
Expensive goddamned cable! I think mine was $75 and that was 15 years ago.
Glenn Smith says:
"..combined with a dedicated flash, this takes your light source off-camera. Hold the flash in your left hand and be rid of that flat "deer-in-headlights" feel that the on-camera flash can have. Direct the light anywhere you like."
flash cable
..combined with a dedicated flash, this takes your light source off-camera. Hold the flash in your left hand and be rid of that flat "deer-in-headlights" feel that the on-camera flash can have. Direct the light anywhere you like.
4557 Nikon Sc-17 Ttl Sync Extension Cord
Expensive goddamned cable! I think mine was $75 and that was 15 years ago.
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http://success.adobe.com/en/na/sem/products/photoshopfamily.html?sdid=IBFJQ&skwcid=TC|22179|adobe%20photoshop||S|e|7383519382
to have fun with my photos and share them with family and friends in photo books and web galleries.
Glenn Smith says:
"If your intro photo class didn't include enough Photoshop work, invest in a class to learn about resolutions (screen and print), masking, layers, and the digital versions of dodging and burning that the greats needed years to master back in the day."
Adobe Photoshop & a post-production class
If your intro photo class didn't include enough Photoshop work, invest in a class to learn about resolutions (screen and print), masking, layers, and the digital versions of dodging and burning that the greats needed years to master back in the day.
to have fun with my photos and share them with family and friends in photo books and web galleries.
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Canon BP 511A Camera battery - Li-Ion $25
Glenn Smith says:
"if you're on location or vacation.. bring an additional CHARGED battery with you."
spare battery
if you're on location or vacation.. bring an additional CHARGED battery with you.
Canon BP 511A Camera battery - Li-Ion $25
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http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-CompactFlash-Memory-CF-4GB/dp/B000T9251O
Kingston 4 GB CompactFlash Memory Card CF/4GB 4GB CompactFlash Card
Glenn Smith says:
"wise man say: three full cards in the trunk are worth more than one partially-used card at the bottom of that pond. or something. The idea is that in the case of catastrophe, maybe not all of your shots are lost, and four 4GB is better than one 16GB."
split up your total memory: get multiple cards
wise man say: three full cards in the trunk are worth more than one partially-used card at the bottom of that pond. or something. The idea is that in the case of catastrophe, maybe not all of your shots are lost, and four 4GB is better than one 16GB.
Kingston 4 GB CompactFlash Memory Card CF/4GB 4GB CompactFlash Card
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Or any other take-everywhere, small purse-camera. When all else fails, or when you just couldn't be bothered to grab your full kit of gear that day...
Glenn Smith says:
"'The best camera is the one that's with you'."
smartphone
'The best camera is the one that's with you'.
Or any other take-everywhere, small purse-camera. When all else fails, or when you just couldn't be bothered to grab your full kit of gear that day...
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Sense_%28pamphlet%29
Common Sense[1] is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. It was first published anonymously on January 10, 1776, during the American Revolution. Common Sense, signed "Written by an Englishman", became an immediate success.[2] In relation to the...
Glenn Smith says:
"Forget about this list and go play with your kit and figure out what you like to shoot. Go back to the camera manual, and maybe the community college classes and get a feel for what you want to pursue before spending any more money."
common sense
Forget about this list and go play with your kit and figure out what you like to shoot. Go back to the camera manual, and maybe the community college classes and get a feel for what you want to pursue before spending any more money.
Common Sense[1] is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. It was first published anonymously on January 10, 1776, during the American Revolution. Common Sense, signed "Written by an Englishman", became an immediate success.[2] In relation to the...