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The Nikon Wedding Photographer's Essentials
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Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $2,299.95 / Used from: $950.00
Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $1,199.99 / Used from: $500.00
If you have enough, get the D3 and use this as your backup, but most of us don't. This is a great camera.
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom LensNikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
Buy new: $1,339.00 / Used from: $1,020.00
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,849.99 / Used from: $1,550.00
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX AF Wide Angle Lens for Nikon Digital CamerasTokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX AF Wide Angle Lens for Nikon Digital Cameras
Buy new: $499.95
Just as good a lens as the Nikon for half the price. Go with the Nikon if you drive a mercedes.
Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $319.95 / Used from: $339.99
Standard Lens
Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF DX Fisheye Nikkor LensNikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF DX Fisheye Nikkor Lens
Buy new: $694.95 / Used from: $624.99
Make sure to get fisheye correction software.
Tamrac 5577 Expedition 7 SLR Photo Backpack (Black)Tamrac 5577 Expedition 7 SLR Photo Backpack (Black)
Buy new: $195.99
Perfect bag for this list. Fits everything. If you want a workout, grab the expedition 8.
Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $899.95 / Used from: $399.99
Might want to get multiple of these and experiment. Check out www.daveblackphotography.com
Nikon SU-800 Speedlight CommanderNikon SU-800 Speedlight Commander
Buy new: $249.99
Domke F-6 Little Bit Smaller Bag (Olive)Domke F-6 Little Bit Smaller Bag (Olive)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $50.00
My favorite bag.
SanDisk SDCFH-004G-A11 4GB/15MB Ultra II CF Card ( US Retail Package )SanDisk SDCFH-004G-A11 4GB/15MB Ultra II CF Card ( US Retail Package )
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $14.99
Great bang for your buck. Don't stick all your photos on the same card. 4 GB are a great size.
Nikon Cleaning Combo Kit: Nikon 3-Piece Lens Cleaning Kit + Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System + Hurricane Air Blower for D700, D300, D200, D90, D80, D60, D5000, D40x, D40, D3, D3x, D300s & D3000 Digital SLR Cameras, Lenses, Binoculars & ScopesNikon Cleaning Combo Kit: Nikon 3-Piece Lens Cleaning Kit + Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System + Hurricane Air Blower for D700, D300, D200, D90, D80, D60, D5000, D40x, D40, D3, D3x, D300s & D3000 Digital SLR Cameras, Lenses, Binoculars & Scopes
Buy new: $21.75
CLEAN IT UP
Apple iMac Desktop with 24" Display MA878LL/A (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)Apple iMac Desktop with 24" Display MA878LL/A (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)
Buy used from: $900.00
Go apple or go home. =)
Bogen - Manfrotto 055XPROB Black Tripod Kit with 3265 Grip Action Ball Quick Release Head & Tripod CaseBogen - Manfrotto 055XPROB Black Tripod Kit with 3265 Grip Action Ball Quick Release Head & Tripod Case
Buy new: $263.11
Gaffers Tape 1 x 60 Yards (White)Gaffers Tape 1 x 60 Yards (White)
Buy new: $12.99
Best Business Practices for PhotographersBest Business Practices for Photographers by John Harrington
Buy new: $15.84 / Used from: $15.98
The Business of Studio Photography: How to Start and Run a Successful Photography StudioThe Business of Studio Photography: How to Start and Run a Successful Photography Studio by Edward Lilley
Buy used from: $38.82
Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful MemoriesDigital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories by Glen Johnson
Buy new: $19.79 / Used from: $9.98
Maha PowerEx MH-C801D Eight Cell 1-Hr Charger - Battery charger - 1-2 hr - 8xAA/AAAMaha PowerEx MH-C801D Eight Cell 1-Hr Charger - Battery charger - 1-2 hr - 8xAA/AAA
Buy new: $74.14
Adorama 36" Plunger Style Electronic Remote Release for Nikon D700, D2X, D3, & D300 Digital Cameras (10-Pin)Adorama 36" Plunger Style Electronic Remote Release for Nikon D700, D2X, D3, & D300 Digital Cameras (10-Pin)
Buy new: $29.84
Hoya SUPER HMC Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 77 mmHoya SUPER HMC Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 77 mm
Buy new: $56.85