How do y'all afford photography equipment?

November 25, 2012 @ 07:56 AM

DAMN_

Post: 968

Join Date: Jul 2008

It's expensive g. I've been rolling with my d40 for about 4 or 5 years now. And a 50mm lens that's not even made for it but I get it in. I'd like to upgrade but its so expensive. How do y'all afford such equipment?

http://pureandgood.tumblr.com/

November 25, 2012 @ 08:40 AM

ManRay

Post: 2166

Join Date: Apr 2012

i cant even afford polaroid film -_-

3k post, i give every hb member $1 via paypal

November 25, 2012 @ 08:52 AM

Koven

Post: 3497

Join Date: Aug 2009

Get a job or do photography jobs for cash.

all I do is sip espressos and listen to AZ -mrelllis.tumblr.com

November 26, 2012 @ 10:36 AM

DAMN_

Post: 968

Join Date: Jul 2008

I have a job...been having jobs. Need to investment in myself more...damn...lookin at about 2-3k on equipment ouch

http://pureandgood.tumblr.com/

November 26, 2012 @ 12:17 PM

Shanklin

Post: 9506

Join Date: Nov 2006

Yahp. A job is key. I've been using my t1i + kit lens combo for the past 2 years before I recently got employed and finally got another nifty fifty . Now i'm looking to upgrade my whole setup to a mkII + 35L. It sucks that photography is so expensive, but to me I look at is as an investment.

http://kevinshanklin.com/

November 26, 2012 @ 12:50 PM

DAMN_

Post: 968

Join Date: Jul 2008

I feel you shank

http://pureandgood.tumblr.com/

November 26, 2012 @ 02:01 PM

drtmcgrt

Post: 1771

Join Date: Dec 2008

Location: STHLM

im leeching atm. my girl has a sony a330 with the kit lens which i need to get a 50mm for. the shit works for now. gonna save up and get a canon 5d mkII later on.

http://instagram.com/rasheedovich/

November 26, 2012 @ 05:37 PM

kevinluc

Post: 29

Join Date: Dec 2011

Location: Canada

When I was starting out, I just saved up to buy new equipment. Eventually I started charging for shoots, then used that money to pay for the equipment. Now that I have most of what I need, I barely spend money on equipment aside from minor upgrades!

Kevin Luc Photography | www.KEVINLUC.com

November 27, 2012 @ 07:05 AM

bacontaco

Post: 231

Join Date: May 2011

Location: ATL

Yahp. A job is key. I've been using my t1i + kit lens combo for the past 2 years before I recently got employed and finally got another nifty fifty . Now i'm looking to upgrade my whole setup to a mkII + 35L. It sucks that photography is so expensive, but to me I look at is as an investment.

mkii af sucks ass, so be warned. if your going to drop that kind of money look into medium format film.

http://kylekukshtel.com

November 28, 2012 @ 08:52 AM

keothekilla

Post: 1241

Join Date: Apr 2008

Location: washington

i used to work for my parents to work off my camera + car T__________T

now i work fast food to do this shit mane...

living at home is a plus too, no bills = all my money goes to what i want it to

my photos are really personal and to have a nice camera(s) to capture moments is a very important to me. Memories fade and i like to have pictures to remind me. it really is a good investment if you think about it like that.

i really want to upgrade from my t2i thats being held together with tape lol

http://www.anthonykeo.com/

November 30, 2012 @ 05:36 AM

╒rozzy

Post: 1749

Join Date: May 2011

Location: San Jose, CA

My dad only bought the camera body. I used my kit lens for a while and started renting/trying out different lenses. Renting can be pretty expensive so I saved up for a 35L. Pick out a lens that will be your worthwhile.

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November 30, 2012 @ 09:33 AM

realignant

Post: 1608

Join Date: Jan 2007

niggas buy my camera

December 8, 2012 @ 05:01 AM

dasik

Post: 77

Join Date: Jul 2012

Buying equipment is just like saving up for anything else. You work some kind of medial job and save away the pennies till you can buy the shiny new piece that you always wanted but never could afford.

December 21, 2012 @ 11:40 PM

nobranflakes

Post: 61

Join Date: Dec 2011

What dasik said. I've been putting together my photo and video equipment little by little piece by piece. Start with what's important and prioritize your money towards shit that'll last you awhile and is good quality.