http://www.digitalcameraworld.com MARCH 2021 DIGITAL CAMERA^123uying photography gear is an expensive game. It doesn’t matter if you’re
shooting for yourself, or taking on commissions for clients – you need the
right kit to get the right shot... but the right kit needn’t be as expensive as
you think! You can save serious cash by shopping used instead of buying
everything brand-new. Whether you’re just picking up a new lens or you’re
replacing your entire setup, your money will go much further if you shop second-hand- and you’ll be able to choose from a much wider selection of kit.
Truth be told, you can get an even better setup if you buy used than if you bought
brand-new. We’re putting this to the test with MPB, the world’s largest digital
photography gear resale platform. Every month we’ll put together our dream setup
for shooting a specific area of photography – for a fraction of the price of buying new.
This month we’ve assembled a fashion photography kit that offers phenomenal
value, whether you’re a practising professional or an eager enthusiast!
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Get an affordable
fashion photo setup
Bag an entire array of used equipment,
for a fraction of the price of new, at MPB
Canon EOS R
New price: £1,879
MPB price: £1,399 (excellent condition)
The Canon EOS R is the company’s first full-frame
mirrorless camera, with a 30.3MP image sensor
that captures stunning levels of detail and dynamic
range. Its electronic viewfinder and rear LCD screen
give you a real-time, ‘what you see is what you get’
look at your exposure and settings.
The EOS R has a ferocious autofocus system,
with 5,655 AF points, plus Canon’s fantastic Dual
Pixel AF system that finds and follows subjects
like it’s stuck to them with glue.Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
New price: £399
MPB price: £249 (good)Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
New price: £119
MPB price: £89 (excellent)Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM
New price: £529
MPB price: £259 (good)
If you’re shooting close-ups
for fashion, beauty, makeup
or jewellery, you need an
85mm lens (pictured). It’s
the classic focal length
for portraiture – ideal for
headshots due to its minimal
distortion and ability to
compress perspective.
Canon’s trusty nifty fifty is
a must-have lens, regardless
of what you take photos of. If you shoot people,
though, it’s another essential optic that every
portrait photographer needs in their toolbox.
You might think a 35mm lens is an unusual choice
for fashion, since it’s often associated with reportage.
But for shooting full-body shots, you need a wide-
angle lens – and this 35mm f/2 is perfect for the task.Canon 600EX-RT
New price: £329
MPB price:
£184 (excellent)
Your fashion shots are
sure to benefit from the
introduction of versatile
lighting – and this flashgun
is the perfect way to start
exploring the power of
flash without breaking the
bank. It’s one of the best
flashguns you can buy
for the money.Brought to you bympb.com
Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter
New price: £119
MPB price: £100 (excellent)
The Canon EOS R features the manufacturer’s
cutting-edge RF mount, which boasts some of the
best glass in the business – but these new optics can
be pricey. With the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, you get
native performance from existing EF-mount lenses.
Putting an EF lens on the EOS R gives it the same
performance as you’d expect on a Canon DSLR.
Indeed, a few lenses receive a boost from the faster
RF mount connections and processor – giving them
AF performance that’s better than on a DSLR!Find out more at: http://www.mpb.com
A fabulous
fashion setupFor under £2,300,
you can pick up a
complete kit for
shooting fashion photography, built
around Canon’s cutting-edge, full-frame
mirrorless technology.
So whether you’re looking to pick up
an extra lens to complement your existing
system, or you want to build a whole shooting
setup from scratch, make sure you check out
the wealth of used options available from
MPB to get great results and great savings.
New price: £3,454
MPB price: £2,280
Total saving: £1,174IÈnn
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