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03/27/2006 08:50:16 PM · #1 |
I have a Canon 20D; my best lens in my feeble inventory is the 28-135 IS.
My bid for a product shoot has been approved and I need to know from the "been there, done that" crowd specifically what gear I need to use. I have about a $2000 budget to up-gear my stuff. The products that I'll shoot are items that are smaller than your hand (example - roll gauze).
If anyone would please list brand names, model names, good vs bad, must have to do it right things, I would greatly appreciate. I do plan to do more product shoots in the future, so investing in some decent stuff now will be like having the right tool for the job.
Thanks!!!
David |
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03/27/2006 09:07:37 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by Sailingduck:
I have a Canon 20D; my best lens in my feeble inventory is the 28-135 IS.
My bid for a product shoot has been approved and I need to know from the "been there, done that" crowd specifically what gear I need to use. I have about a $2000 budget to up-gear my stuff. The products that I'll shoot are items that are smaller than your hand (example - roll gauze).
If anyone would please list brand names, model names, good vs bad, must have to do it right things, I would greatly appreciate. I do plan to do more product shoots in the future, so investing in some decent stuff now will be like having the right tool for the job.
Thanks!!!
David |
I think you need a 5D. wink wink. JK.
how big are these products gonna be printed? You should think about getting the canon TS-e 90mm
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03/27/2006 09:55:54 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Brent_Ward:
how big are these products gonna be printed? You should think about getting the canon TS-e 90mm |
These images will be for an internet site; however, I will provide them on CD for enlargement, if they choose. So, I'm going to shoot them as if they're going to be printed. |
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03/27/2006 10:04:06 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Sailingduck:
Originally posted by Brent_Ward:
how big are these products gonna be printed? You should think about getting the canon TS-e 90mm |
These images will be for an internet site; however, I will provide them on CD for enlargement, if they choose. So, I'm going to shoot them as if they're going to be printed. |
Your 20D should be fine. You might pick up a 24-70 2.8 or the 70-200 2.8 to shoot them with if you don't want primes.
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03/29/2006 10:04:56 AM · #5 |
Your 20D should be fine. You might pick up a 24-70 2.8 or the 70-200 2.8 to shoot them with if you don't want primes.
What primes would you suggest for close-up product type shots?
Message edited by author 2006-03-29 10:06:41. |
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03/29/2006 10:07:07 AM · #6 |
I think the camera and lens will work just fine, that lens is sharp. What you need is some lighting. External flashes ... at least 2 I'd say, and some umbrellas.
my opinion only :) |
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03/29/2006 10:07:38 AM · #7 |
Personally, I'd go with the wonder of all lenses - the Canon 50mm 1.8 (under $100) - and a 48"-ish light box. Might add a couple of stands or props - but that should do nicely.
Edit to add: And 2 Alien Bee 400 flash units
Message edited by author 2006-03-29 10:08:54.
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