where to go to learn about architectural photography?

[Dubb]

I've long had a dream of buying a nice camera and some lenses and learning how to use them, and I think the time is growing near.

my main interest is in architecture and design photography, and I've been doing a little gear research. so far it seems that the nikon 14-24 on a D700 or it's successor is the way to go for interiors, but I can't find much info on tilt/shift lenses or specific photoshop workflows for arch photography.

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[Deleted member 4644]

You sound like you have already done a lot of research. I would point you toward nikonians.org for more advanced knowledge.

D700 is a Jesus-Camera. I wish I had one. I just got a D90 for architectural work, and I am loving it because it seems to be 90% of a D300.

 

[Dubb]

I think the only thing that's keeping me from buying now is the prospect of a D700x w/ video or a higher MP sensor to compete with the 5D2. If it's early 09 I can wait, much more than that I should probably buy now.

Edit: Thanks. I think I have a handle on the camera and lense options, with the exception of TSs, but I guess I also need to figure out tripods, bags, and all that accessory jazz too.

 

[soydios]

Nikon makes tilt/shift lenses; they call them "Perspective Control".
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bn...otPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t

 

[Dubb]

yeah, I've been trying to read up on those. I find some places that put the nikon PC 24mm as better than the canon offerings, but then I see a bunch of posts that say "if you shoot architecture or landscapes, go with canon"

the more I read the more I start to consider the 5Dmk2

 

[corkyg]

Your thinking is solid. And, if you decide to go with the 5D2, Canon also has some excellent tilt/shift lenses. For architectural closeups, they are almost essential.

When the opportunity presents itself, handle both the D700 and 5d2, and see which one feels best to you. See which has the most intuitive menu system. It's like buying a car at that level - you really need a test drive.