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Don't forget what high end really is though PhotoJim Send a noteboard - 15/04/2010 02:04:08 PM
At one of the studios where I work, most of the shooting is done with a Hasselblad H3DII which runs roughly $30K without a lens. My shooting partner uses a Canon 1Ds MKII which cost her just over $8k three years ago. I'm slumming it with a Canon 5D MKII which I've had for almost a year and was $2900 body only.

Don't forget that most pro's replace the body every 2-3 years.

And that is before we start talking lenses. I have 14 lenses in my shooting lineup currently. I still have a few 'cheap' lenses in my lineup which brings the average cost down some. But even with the 'cheap' glass, the average cost is roughly $650.
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting!

Not to be rude but who are you? And I suppose equally important, where are we?

The Wotmaniac formerly known as nomad.
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need some help with a camera recommendation random thoughts - 14/04/2010 05:39:06 PM 614 Views
I /just/ got a D3000 Spriteling - 14/04/2010 06:09:34 PM 408 Views
My mom has the D60 which I guess is very similar and love it random thoughts - 14/04/2010 07:04:31 PM 348 Views
Camera stuff @my - 14/04/2010 06:43:33 PM 484 Views
I almost forgot @my - 14/04/2010 06:49:10 PM 349 Views
Consumer Reports Info for Amy's suggestions: Macharius - 14/04/2010 06:54:54 PM 481 Views
Re: Consumer Reports Info for Amy's suggestions: @my - 14/04/2010 07:36:50 PM 488 Views
Wow. So $600 is considered "entry level camera" here? *NM* Artsapat - 15/04/2010 12:35:08 PM 159 Views
Yes, when looking at SLRs Floffe - 15/04/2010 12:40:27 PM 310 Views
Don't forget what high end really is though PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:04:08 PM 347 Views
Mmmm glass.. @my - 16/04/2010 02:12:07 AM 390 Views
I know isn't it? PhotoJim - 16/04/2010 02:49:54 AM 549 Views
a couple of slightly techincal questions random thoughts - 14/04/2010 06:58:33 PM 422 Views
Re: a couple of slightly techincal questions @my - 14/04/2010 07:26:15 PM 441 Views
LOL Looks like I paid too much.. lol @my - 14/04/2010 07:28:04 PM 662 Views
I love my Nikon. Beqi - 14/04/2010 06:46:11 PM 516 Views
those are awesome thanks random thoughts - 14/04/2010 07:01:56 PM 368 Views
I am looking to buy a macro lens. Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:15:32 PM 388 Views
You are ready for a new lens. @my - 14/04/2010 07:37:41 PM 349 Views
lol I will use this an my mantra! Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:47:17 PM 333 Views
As much as I normally don't like aftermarket lenses PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:59:09 PM 407 Views
I'll translate @my - 15/04/2010 03:42:08 PM 474 Views
LOL! Thanks PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 04:11:50 PM 335 Views
Re: LOL! Thanks @my - 15/04/2010 04:38:51 PM 487 Views
Re: LOL! Thanks PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 04:55:36 PM 415 Views
Oh! You are both turning me on! Beqi - 15/04/2010 07:30:48 PM 386 Views
We know we are.. @my - 15/04/2010 08:07:33 PM 356 Views
I have the even older D40. Excellent camera. *NM* Liam - 14/04/2010 11:40:37 PM 166 Views
My brother and Aunt both have Nikons LadyLorraine - 14/04/2010 06:57:46 PM 369 Views
I still love the old 35mm SLRs Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:18:25 PM 398 Views
I tend to rate this guy's opinions, by the by: Liam - 14/04/2010 11:46:55 PM 661 Views
thanks that is a very informative page random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:26:27 AM 315 Views
thanks that is a very informative page random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:26:28 AM 370 Views
Okay. I'm not much of a photographer. But I do work in a photo lab so I do have helpful tips. callandor1000 - 15/04/2010 03:35:50 PM 339 Views
Fuck me. I posted this in the wrong place. *NM* callandor1000 - 15/04/2010 07:25:25 PM 171 Views
stay away from olympus moondog - 15/04/2010 01:33:01 AM 469 Views
that seems to be the popular opinion random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:28:50 AM 333 Views
well, like i said... moondog - 15/04/2010 07:40:23 AM 346 Views
it isn't really cheaper then the Nikon random thoughts - 15/04/2010 02:45:46 PM 312 Views
I'm a Canon guy. PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:15:38 AM 443 Views
The D5o00 or Canon do seem like the way to go random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:23:39 AM 391 Views
Who's obsessed? @my - 15/04/2010 02:00:15 PM 384 Views
I'm with Amy on this one. PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:08:03 PM 362 Views
Have you checked out the Panasonics? Brian - 15/04/2010 07:57:57 AM 296 Views
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