Deciding Upon initial Camera Purchase (Page 3): Bingo!!! That is exactly what I have been thinking throughout the discussion. I tried uploading a shot I took day before yesterday with...

Lyric Loc: The North relocated to the dirty South, LOL

Peterff wrote:

Before you spend money, you need to work out whether it is the smartphone or you? Sorry to be blunt.

Bingo!!! That is exactly what I have been thinking throughout the discussion.

I tried uploading a shot I took day before yesterday with no success. I'm going to try again now.

Maxelle Dashiki Print Skirt
Maxelle Dashiki Print Skirt...

Lyric Loc: The North relocated to the dirty South, LOL

Here is a photo taken with this Max Dui LG, no altering with a photo app . .

Lyric Loc: The North relocated to the dirty South, LOL

As stated I will study lighting and keep working at getting my sewn garments photographed in a flattering manner. I am thinking perhaps the corner by the window may not be the best area to set up a shoot and that I should probably select a flat wall in the studio for product photography.

Again, at some point it would be nice for a change in venue when it comes to getting shots done correctly.

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Peterff wrote:

Sure, but for web work it won't make a difference. The OP has better things to spend money on.

Like beer!

brittainsas1 Loc: Laytonsville, Md.

All of the members have good thoughts here, but if you are indeed leaning towards an inexpensive DSLR { and you liked your Rebel }, then I have a very low shutter count T1i, flash, etc. that might fill your needs well. Haven't really given much thought to selling, but I now use a 5DmkIII, and simply don't use these items any longer......just collecting dust. If you're interested, send me a private message, and perhaps we can work something out.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

Lyric wrote:

As stated I will study lighting and keep working at getting my sewn garments photographed in a flattering manner. I am thinking perhaps the corner by the window may not be the best area to set up a shoot and that I should probably select a flat wall in the studio for product photography.

Again, at some point it would be nice for a change in venue when it comes to getting shots done correctly.

A very nice shot for your purpose.

jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida

Just go for it. Sell your kids. Buy the new Nikon D850 and good lenses with a good tripod. LOL. you don't really want to stay married do you?

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

For what you posted, camera much less important than lens, lighting and tripod. Maybe a refurbished hybrid or P&S will work as well?
Youtube for education - look at Neil Van Niekirk for flash photograpy and using ambient light. Plenty of free stuff out there on fashion and shooting for the web. Best of luck on your new venture.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Lyric wrote:

As stated I will study lighting and keep working at getting my sewn garments photographed in a flattering manner. I am thinking perhaps the corner by the window may not be the best area to set up a shoot and that I should probably select a flat wall in the studio for product photography.

Again, at some point it would be nice for a change in venue when it comes to getting shots done correctly.

Your product looks very nice. Whatever you choose on the camera front, you will need some lighting equipment and a space to photograph your product without distracting backgrounds. Your existing phone seems good enough to me. How much space do you have? If you can set up a backdrop, probably white, and get a few inexpensive photo lamps you should be good to go. These things can be packed away when not in use. You can then move up to a dedicated camera when the situation allows.

Flash can also work, but full time lights make it easier to get the lighting right and could be cheaper since you may want, say, three light sources, and it isn't clear how you would trigger remote flashes from your phone.

Good luck!

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

I agree with rjaywallace.

Lyric Loc: The North relocated to the dirty South, LOL

dsmeltz wrote:

A very nice shot for your purpose.

I appreciate the comp, but it doesn't "feel" like a good shot. KWIM?

Lyric Loc: The North relocated to the dirty South, LOL

cambriaman wrote:

I agree with rjaywallace.

Okay! Now I have to sift back and see Mr./Ms. RJ had to say. Thank you for chiming in.

Lyric Loc: The North relocated to the dirty South, LOL

Peterff wrote:

Your product looks very nice. Whatever you choose on the camera front, you will need some lighting equipment and a space to photograph your product without distracting backgrounds. Your existing phone seems good enough to me. How much space do you have?

An 11' x 15' extra bedroom a.k.a. "Lady Lair" my sewing "studio", LOL.

Peterff wrote:

If you can set up a backdrop, probably white, and get a few inexpensive photo lamps you should be good to go. These things can be packed away when not in use. You can then move up to a dedicated camera when the situation allows.

Flash can also work, but full time lights make it easier to get the lighting right and could be cheaper since you may want, say, three light sources, and it isn't clear how you would trigger remote flashes from your phone. Good luck!

Okay! :-) This sounds practical and doable. Oh, and the walls in my room are a soft white. There is another wall sans window where my ironing board is that I may certainly use for product photo shoots.

Thank you ever so much, Peterff!

Lyric Loc: The North relocated to the dirty South, LOL

krashdragon wrote:

Lots of peeps think their cellphone cameras suck,but.....
1.lighting
2. Holding camera steady
3. Lighting
4. Holding camera REALLY still
5. Getting closer than you think you need to the subject
6. Lighting
7. Framing, aka "posing the subject"
8. Background.. And.. Lighting!

Before you spend money on a camera, make some test shots with your phone,post them here. There's lots of help here.
And good luck with your venture!

Okay, this is so doable an exercise. Thank you for chiming in, Krash.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Lyric wrote:

Okay! :-) This sounds practical and doable. Oh, and the walls in my room are a soft white. There is another wall sans window where my ironing board is that I may certainly use for product photo shoots.

Thank you ever so much, Peterff!

Good luck. My wife deals in antique jewelry on line, so the product is smaller, we can use small light tents, but the lights would be the same. Although she has a DSLR, she usually uses an old Canon P&S for product shots. We have converted one of our bedrooms into a permanent double office (- good tax break) and the breakfast nook into her gemology lab, although we can clear the equipment away if needed.

Much success to you.