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Portraiture & Lighting—Requirements and Recommendations
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Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)
Buy new: $499.95 / Used from: $410.00
The Digital Rebel XTi is an example of the minimum level camera required for Canon shooters.
Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor LensNikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $394.97
The Nikon D40 is an example of the minimum level camera required for Nikon shooters.
Nikon SC 29 - Flash synchro cable - flash terminal - flash terminalNikon SC 29 - Flash synchro cable - flash terminal - flash terminal
Buy new: $62.82
One key to great studio lighting using just speedlights is getting your speedlight off the top of the camera. This off-camera shoe cord does just that.
Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3
Buy new: $66.00
One key to great studio lighting using just speedlights is getting your speedlight off the top of the camera. This off-camera shoe cord does just that.
LiteDisc Reflector Soft Gold 22-inchLiteDisc Reflector Soft Gold 22-inch
Buy new: Too low to display
A reflector bounces light toward your subject, adding catchlights and gorgeous end results. There are many good reflectors on the market. LiteDisks by Photoflex are favorites. A Gold side is great for black and white, but many times too intense for portraits. "Soft Gold" does just the trick!
Powerex AA 2700mAh NiMH Rechargeable Batteries w/holder- 4 Batteries Per PackPowerex AA 2700mAh NiMH Rechargeable Batteries w/holder- 4 Batteries Per Pack
Buy new: $11.89
All speedlights use lots of batteries (and lots, and lots, and…) Rechargeable batteries will save you a lot of money in the long run. There are many good brands available, but Powerex is a favorite. Get 2700mAh vs. 2500mAh or less.
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR CamerasCanon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $370.00 / Used from: $514.07
With two of these speedlights and an understanding of lighting, a Canon user can create professional portraits.
Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $319.99 / Used from: $330.00
With two of these speedlights and an understanding of lighting, a Nikon user can create professional portraits.
Apple MacBook MB404LL/A 13.3-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive) BlackApple MacBook MB404LL/A 13.3-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive) Black
Buy new: $1,188.98
For Mac users, this MacBook is a good illustration of the kind of laptop you will need for this workshop. Note: If you're buying now, we highly recommend upgrading to a 7200 RPM hard drive.
DELL NOTEBOOK LATITUDE D5500- Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz), 4 GB RAM, Windows Vista® Home Basic SP1, With media, 15.4 inch Wide Screen, 160 GB SATA HD, CD-RW/DVD w/ Cyberlink PowerDVD, WirelessTM 1397 802.11b/g Mini CardDELL NOTEBOOK LATITUDE D5500- Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz), 4 GB RAM, Windows Vista® Home Basic SP1, With media, 15.4 inch Wide Screen, 160 GB SATA HD, CD-RW/DVD w/ Cyberlink PowerDVD, WirelessTM 1397 802.11b/g Mini Card
Buy new: $1,299.00
For PC users, this Dell Latitude is a good illustration of the kind of laptop you will need for this workshop. Note: If you're buying now, we highly recommend upgrading to a 7200 RPM hard drive.
Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for NotebooksLogitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks
Buy new: $27.72 / Used from: $9.00
Using an optical mouse will noticeably speed your work.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2
Buy new: $273.99 / Used from: $346.01
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a one-stop-software program for digital asset management and workflow.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 [OLD VERSION]Adobe Photoshop CS3 [OLD VERSION]
Buy new: $649.49
Adobe Photoshop CS3 is an irreplaceable program for photo editing and portrait retouching.