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04/27/2015 07:44:31 PM · #1 |
I have a friend who is trying to find a good point and shoot camera that will take good shots of product he sells on Amazon.
Here is an article he found online for what he is trying to do.
//www.tamron-usa.com/lenses/learning_center/jason_schneider/ebay/shoot_ebay.php
He doesn't really want to spend all that money on a DSLR though.
Any suggestions?
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04/27/2015 07:56:40 PM · #2 |
My husband sells on ebay and takes lots of pictures of his items.
Until I converted him to DSLRs he used an iPad or his iPhone. |
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04/27/2015 08:02:12 PM · #3 |
| For Amazon purposes, he doesn't need anything that produces high resolution images. His cellphone is plenty good enough, provided he uses good lighting (especially for black items), a clean, uncluttered background, and multiple angles. |
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04/27/2015 09:01:54 PM · #4 |
| For Amazon, a cheap light tent, a couple of white balanced LED hot lights, and an iphone would do the job nicely. Amazon requires the background to be pure white, the product to fill the frame, and he entire product, from front to back, to be in focus. |
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04/27/2015 09:08:59 PM · #5 |
| Surely there are adequate P&S cameras less expensive than an iPhone ... |
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04/27/2015 09:47:33 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Surely there are adequate P&S cameras less expensive than an iPhone ... |
Get an old entry level DSLR with the original kit lens, like a Rebel XT or something. You can probably find one for less than $200 that will take spectacular pics for that purpose. |
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04/27/2015 11:59:39 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Surely there are adequate P&S cameras less expensive than an iPhone ... |
Not if the person already has an iPhone. |
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04/28/2015 12:05:15 AM · #8 |
A bridge camera would have the close up/ macro ability to shoot small items, and enough resolution for great pics for that purpose.
Another plus with a bridge camera is that the smaller sensor will give you more depth of field, aka make the whole item in focus at medium apertures.
Try to find one that has good control options re aperture, shutter speed and maybe manual focus as well. Image stabilization helps too unless you are planning to use a tripod.
Good used "bridge" level cameras sell on Amazon and eBay regularly for around $50-60. |
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04/28/2015 04:14:58 AM · #9 |
Yes, iPhones are pricey- but if this friend already has an iPhone/ iPad they need look no farther.
Also remember: if they do get a point n shoot (I've always liked the cannon power shots) it can be a business expense. |
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