@ebiggs1 wrote:
And the OP is free to take whichever advice he sees fit. I say leave the flash (430EX) and filters (except UV) in the store and buy more camera. Or at least save that money towards a better camera. You say go for the filters and flash. Pretty straight forward choice, I'd say.
My advice is 5D Mk III and 24-105mm f4 IS. And I maintain it will get "almost" every photo anyone would want.
I'm not saying that at all, I was just trying to express to the OP not to believe everything you read on the internet, because in my opinion you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. Seems the majority of people that visit these camera sites are obsessed with gear and having the latest. And from what I've seen on flickr and whatnot, there are a lot of people with top of the line gear that are quite frankly terrible at using it. Don't get me wrong, I don't care what people spend their money on, if it makes you happy to have the latest instead of learning how to use what you have, by all means, go for it. But I feel bad for all the noobies that come here getting terrible advice to UPGRADE UPGRADE UPGRADE everything they have from you gear heads.
For the record, he already has a flash, he says it quite clearly in his first post. He also says that he got a t2i a little over a year ago, and that's the extent of his experience. I'm going to further assume that all he has is the kit len(s). So why the hell should he run out and by a top of the line setup like the 5d3? Seriously? Give me a break. The camera is plenty fine to learn on. He doesn't even say why he needs to upgrade, which makes me assume he's been online and seen one to many posts by people like you. People should upgrade because their camera isn't giving them what they need, not because... Oh! Shiny!
OP: I recently upgraded to a 6D, after 7 years with my trusty 400D. I've dragged that camera through close to 30 countries, and clicked over 100,000 frames. I got some lenses, got some flashes, and expanded my knowledge. It's a hobby, but I learned enough to get some paid jobs doing weddings, portraiture, and architectural. It's funny, despite Bigg's beliefs, it was my work with flash that got me most of that work. That work paid for all the equipment I amassed over the years, and then some, so I figured I earned an upgrade. Could I have had a bit more flexibility if I upgraded sooner? Sure. But it didn't stop me from realizing the images in my head onto my sensor.
If you're looking for opinions, here's mine: Go get some new glass (assuming you just have a kit lens). Get a decent fast prime. Get a good all around zoom at constant 2.8. Maybe treat yourself and get a specialty lens like the fantastic 100mm Macro or an ultrawide angle, and have some fun. Yes, when you move up to weddings you'll need a better camera, but you'll need the glass too, and the experience. No offense, but I'd be livid if I hired a photographer for my big day that shows up with a 5d3 kit and then find out he has all of a year and a half experience. I'm sure some of the kids in your glass have top notch gear... it doesn't matter, show them what you can do with your T2i.
