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Originally Posted by mikesouth
Forget all this nonsense about what camera, you are getting suggestions mostly from people who dont have a clue about photography.
First get a name brand DSLR with interchangeable lenses, it doesnt have to be expensive but it does have to work in MANUAL mode.
If you ever want to learn photography and lighting you have to learn to shoot in manual mode, otherwise you are just another idiot who thinks he is a photographer because he can point and shoot.
If you have a decent DSLR the lens is going to have a bigger eefect on the quality of your photos than the camera and the nut that holds the shutter button has the biggest effect of all.
Unless you are going to shoot for publication a Low End Nikon or Canon or other name brand is perfectly fine and even at that a D40 for instance is a fine camera for shooting for most magazines. The extra you pay for cameras is in functionality that is worthless unless you understand what you are doing with it
YMMV
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well I've heard this several times, but not much more than "don't worry about the camera as much as the lighting".
But what I need at this point is a decent suggestion, so a D60 would be fine, that's good to hear. What about better lenses? and where do I find the lighting stuff I need, is there a good site online you recommend? is there any good publications on keeping the model working, poses etc. I'm looking at sites and stuff that have been suggested on how to use the lighting and stuff, but what should I get as a hobbyist until I decide if I'm going to try to do this more seriously.
Maybe for now, just an umbrella, a good strobe(any suggestions on that for a D60?) I don't know really. I want to take quality shots, without investing in an entire studio at this point. I'm looking for help in all facets of this, not just with the camera.