2006-06-11 10:05:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Chris,
This is a question that has no real answer because Pro photographers use different cameras depending on PERSONAL taste and the TYPE of photographer that they are. Also with the digital SLR, a lot of people THINK or try to call themselves Pro Photographers but it is more than just feeding your family. There is a certain mastery that goes with it.
I shoot a lot for other Pro photographers but in no way make my living on my pictures. I do it for the love of photography and the artistry of it ( and make a few coins at the same time).
About 15 years ago, I traded in my entire Canon Rig and went to Nikon simply for the responsiveness that I got from the F4. Canon has a nice Pro 35mm but I have too much $ invested in my entire Nikon outfit to change over. Plus the F6 looks really nice.
On the medium format front, I use Mamiya which I have been happy with for quite some time. Some of my friends swear by Hasselblad which are really nice, but it is all about what you feel comfortable with. I am looking to find a deal on a Contax 645 (even though Contax is not going to make them anymore) because there are several digital backs for them and the camera are excellent.
Only you can answer this question and my advice to you is to GROW into your camera. Whatever camera you are comfortable with now use it and make it pay for itself. Set a little money aside and move to a better camera. All cameras do the same thing. Put the image on the film (CCD if digital). If you get the opportunity to use someone elses camera for a little while, check it out and see how you like it. I would not go out and spend a bunch of money on a new Pro outfit unless you know that you will make some money off of it.
If you are knowledgeable about your equipment, you may want to try to pick up a deal on Ebay. If you are not, then stay away because you can get something that does not work as advertised and you may not even know it until later.
What do you use now?
If you have certain features that you are looking for we can start there, and I may be able to recommend certain articles depending on the manufacturer.
Good Luck and Happy Photographing!
2006-06-11 15:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by eUNIX 2 · 4⤊ 3⤋
For all my professional photography I use a FujiFilm S2 and the S3 Pro. I love the speed and the resolution I get out of them. The S2 is great for fast action, while the S3 gives me a good high resolutions for portraits.
Anything with a large megapixel is used for professional portrait photography.
A lot of pros still use medium and large format cameras such as the Mamiya medium format series and the Hassleblad large format series.
Anothing thing professionals will do is purchase a medium or a large format camera and purchase a digital back for it (this is becoming increasingly popular).
The Canon EOS-1DS Mark 2 is a very popular digital camer as it offers a very high megapixel (16.7 to be exact) and this allows for very high quality, high resolution images that can be printed at very large sizes.
The Nikon D2x (12.4 megapixel) is another very popular camera used by professionals. Again, the large CCD sensor allows for large portrait prints.
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2016-02-13 21:09:22 · answer #3 · answered by Alba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on your application.
I have shot architectural for over 20yrs and use a 4x5 field camera. I used to shoot film, but now i shoot it with a digital scanning back. (32mg per image) for studio work, the hassleblad with an imatron back is just great.. It all boils down to your type of work your shooting. Also using the best lens you can afford and a large resolution digital camera. (the more Megapixels the better the image)
good luck
2006-06-12 12:01:50 · answer #4 · answered by itchy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An SLR/Digital and they are way expensive. You can find an older model at sears without the high digital memory for many $700.00 and up. I have a SLR manual because I like to think my work is my work, but then I'll scan the negative and use it online with digital photoshop or MGI. So, really how much is mine and how much is the art I use from computer technology? I also like black and white. Take a look at Ansel Adams work. It's so artisitic and yet all black and white.
2006-06-12 04:53:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of pros use Nikons, Hasselblads, and Mimiyas.
2006-06-11 10:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by Old Fat Bald Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nikon for portraits and landscapes, Canon for speed photography and macro (really, really zoomed in).
2006-06-11 10:07:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nikon cameras is best but sony is also good.
2006-06-11 10:10:55 · answer #8 · answered by love is life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-11 10:09:45 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋