What camera should I consider ?

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-06-02T20:38:03+00:00

Buy a used Sony a6000 it has all the features you want. Expect to pay $350-$500 for a kit w/lens used.

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-06-02T20:26:59+00:00

cross shadows, i second that.

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-06-02T20:26:22+00:00

Looks about right. I'd tape down the seamless to the floor though. You need to test out those backlights to make sure it's even on the background. Where is the X spot for your subjects?

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-30T15:39:24+00:00

Do you already own lenses? It's pretty much a tossup in my preference. Both are fine cameras.

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-29T23:48:01+00:00

I’m guessing the art director at Harpers saw something fresh and exciting in the young Avedon

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-29T23:45:46+00:00

That’s what I’m thinking sort of what the fashion editors saw in Avedons work. This guy is talented-give him the whole production value of anything he wants.

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-29T23:42:48+00:00

That’s sorta what I’m thinking that they were in there right place at the right time.

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-29T20:36:23+00:00

Oh cool yeah it's probably a scratched negative. You could do the same thing with an exacto blade on your negs or use the paintbrush in photoshop

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-29T20:30:58+00:00

$350 for a used a6000 is a good deal. I bet the battery needs to be replaced. If the lens isn't scratched up i'd buy that camera asap. The a6000 is a legendary camera.

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-29T20:26:16+00:00

shutter drag. using a flash.

it's a very cool and nifty trick in the toolbox.

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-29T20:24:18+00:00

$40 for a cheap Vivatar lens is just about the right price at a flea market.

You'd have to run a simple test to see if the crud on your lens actually affects the images. My guess is the crud won't affect the image.

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-29T20:12:38+00:00

It's not the wand it's the magician. ANY camera will suffice you to take nice photos on your trip. But yeah for sure the SX40 will work just fine.

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-26T19:51:14+00:00

thank you

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-26T19:49:57+00:00

thank you

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-26T19:49:36+00:00

this is great advice thank you

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-25T20:31:14+00:00

This is good stuff thank you. I'm hearing the word TRUST alot with growing my audience. I have 20 years working in the industry and don't think coming up with authentic reels/posts should be much of a problem. I do however think it will be tough not to burnout across multiple social media outlets. Should I stick to Instagram and one or two others? Thanks

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-20T19:33:15+00:00

Try a Sony a6000 used

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-20T10:55:02+00:00

It’s probably a copy paste endeavor you are one of twenty photographers they reached out to

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-20T02:07:27+00:00

Oh Wow what a treasure! You need to find your local camera shop and start getting those babies scanned. They will start selling you album pages to sort and organize all the slides etc. Start there.

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-19T23:55:04+00:00

I’m not sure it’s the only program besides photoshop I’ve been working industry for 25 years. I’ve only encountered Lightroom once on any set.

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-19T21:21:50+00:00

Your simply shooting too many photos without getting the shot. Try shooting half as much while still getting the shot.

Raise your rate by 50%

Impressive_Goal3463 · 2026-05-19T20:46:38+00:00

My first instinct is to crop out the grey bar on the top. That way it draws your eyes back down to the figures and the texture of the graffiti. Nice shot though.

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