How to Choose a Camera

It all depends what kind of photography you’re into

Josh Rose

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With so many options and every brand rounding out their lineup of cameras to offer a new full suite of bodies with every kind of new feature, it might be getting harder to make that final decision over which system to embrace than ever. But on the other hand, the things that truly guide your decision haven’t really changed. When contemplating your next camera, don’t forget that the real decider is not what the companies boast, but what kind of photography you’re into.

Professional Studio and Professional Portrait Photography

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I would only bring full frame SLR or medium format camera into a studio or to a high-end, professional portrait or headshot shoot, especially if I’m tethering or firing off strobes. My Nikon D850 is tailor made for a studio shoot with reliable performance, great dynamic range, easy access ports, Capture One compatibility, better/bigger/faster QXD and SD slots and a suite of available/rentable glass and backup bodies. The second most-important skill of a professional photographer, after getting the shot, is dealing with problems. There are…

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Josh Rose

Filmmaker, photographer, artist and writer. Writing about creator life and observations on culture. Tips very very much appreciated: https://ko-fi.com/joshsrose