started this guy a while back, and threw him in 500 tris or less thread.. but as it turns out i forgot his utility belt -_-* so here's the update and he's just over 500.. fixed up the seams in Zbrush, and i plan to create a low ploy scene edit: helps if i add the pic...
Most people here are using $200-1000 cameras, with $100-500 lenses. Paul and Ben have thousands in gear =P You can get started with a dSLR+lens in the $350-500 range. Take a look here: http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79655