Beginners guide to buying a professional camera in 2019

Starting out as a photographer is a daunting and expensive prospect. Here I am going through a beginners guide to buying professional cameras in 2019.

Buying used can be a great way to get into the photography business without breaking the bank. I show the progression through equipment that I made in order to be able to get into an expensive industry on a shoe string budget

Ever wondered what equipment professional food photographers use in 2019?

In my bag I have;

[joashmanning]

THIS is the kind of sound advice you can gave give on YouTube when you 're NOT linking to affiliate amazon links! Fantastic advice with regard to beginners picking up a used 5D Mark II. It has been the number one camera I tell noobs to get if they are serious about working in photography. If I had this kind of access to this level of photography twenty years ago... my career growth would have been been fast-tracked by a factor of five.

[julianray]

All good advice Scott.
I would add that for people starting out renting is a great way to both learn what works for ones own particular style and needs and also to actually save a lot of money in the long run. When you rent you only have the gear for the shoot and not just sitting on the shelf -not paying for its self. Many many good camera stores will let your apply the rental fee towards the purchase so it can be a cool way to try before you buy. Or... don't buy and cry!
Keep going Scott! Each one is getting better and better.

[benharris]

Great, I love seeing a photographer’s progression through gear. I agree on only buying full frame lenses. Even vintage primes can provide better and cheaper results the modern budget zooms.
I was considering getting the 6D, but I might revisit the 5Dii for studio work.