Advice on close-up shots

jl255 · 22nd January 2007

Advice on close-up shots
Hi, relatively inexperienced in this area and wld appreciate advice from the pros. I need to take close-up shots of some products and my canon 850IS is definitely not capable of it.

How much wld it cost to purchase an average lens that can take close-up shots with good clarity? Assuming I can get hold of a DSLR type camera.

Alternatively, wld anyone be interested to take up this simple assignment for a small token fee? I definitely cannot afford what is paid to professional studios, so keep that in mind =). Also let me know how much you are expecting....

Tks!

hanafi · 22nd January 2007

looking at your website, IMHO what you need most is not a DSLR, but a product light tent which is like a mini-studio for your product. If you are on a budget, you can build one yourself.

ortega · 22nd January 2007

who says your 850IS is not up to it

get background
and nice window light
and tripod
and reflector

if it is too difficult
how small is "small token fee"

jl255 · 22nd January 2007

Originally Posted by ortega

who says your 850IS is not up to it

get background
and nice window light
and tripod
and reflector

if it is too difficult
how small is "small token fee"

it cannot focus.... tried it.

megaweb · 22nd January 2007

How big is the object? What is the focusing distance (from camera to object) ? Did you turn on macro mode (flower) ?

Click here to see my A70 sample shots with no process

ExplorerZ · 22nd January 2007

Originally Posted by jl255

it cannot focus.... tried it.

how close are you from the subject?

jl255 · 23rd January 2007

prob abt 15-20cm? but you are right, i did not try the macro mode.... forgot abt that, will try it later, tks!

ortega · 23rd January 2007

Originally Posted by jl255

it cannot focus.... tried it.

can lah, my older 800IS can focus up to 1:1 but at Widest focal lenght
yes switch to macro mode
use a tripod

megaweb · 23rd January 2007

Originally Posted by jl255

prob abt 15-20cm? but you are right, i did not try the macro mode.... forgot abt that, will try it later, tks!

Try to mount the camera on a tripod, turn on macro mode, use 2sec timer mode should able to get good macro shots.

22nd January 2007	#1
jl255 New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34	Advice on close-up shots Advice on close-up shots Hi, relatively inexperienced in this area and wld appreciate advice from the pros. I need to take close-up shots of some products and my canon 850IS is definitely not capable of it. How much wld it cost to purchase an average lens that can take close-up shots with good clarity? Assuming I can get hold of a DSLR type camera. Alternatively, wld anyone be interested to take up this simple assignment for a small token fee? I definitely cannot afford what is paid to professional studios, so keep that in mind =). Also let me know how much you are expecting.... Tks! __________________ Visit www.mobileconnectionz.com for compiled cellphone reviews & comparison from the web!

22nd January 2007	#2
hanafi Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 167	Re: Advice on close-up shots looking at your website, IMHO what you need most is not a DSLR, but a product light tent which is like a mini-studio for your product. If you are on a budget, you can build one yourself.

22nd January 2007	#3
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,507	Re: Advice on close-up shots who says your 850IS is not up to it get background and nice window light and tripod and reflector if it is too difficult how small is "small token fee" __________________ The Law

22nd January 2007	#5
megaweb Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Posts: 8,106	Re: Advice on close-up shots How big is the object? What is the focusing distance (from camera to object) ? Did you turn on macro mode (flower) ? Click here to see my A70 sample shots with no process

23rd January 2007	#7
jl255 New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 34	Re: Advice on close-up shots prob abt 15-20cm? but you are right, i did not try the macro mode.... forgot abt that, will try it later, tks! __________________ Visit www.mobileconnectionz.com for compiled cellphone reviews & comparison from the web!