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Kaowdo Loc: Michigan

Mike...thank you soooooo much. That really helps. I'm not to knowledgeable, but I'm serious. I have copy and pasted all your posts into a document file, so I can refer to all the wonderful info you have given me. I will go to that site and see what they have in Rebel T3 or T3i's. Hopefully someday I can pay it forward, and help someone else.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

The T3i is a nice older DSLR. I never owned one but a few of my friends had or have one. Another camera you may want to look at is the Canon Rebel SL1. It doesn't have the articulated screen that the T3i has but it does have a touch screen, which the T3i does not. The SL1 is smaller and lighter than the T3i, very easy to operate and is an overall better camera than the T3i. They're both 18 megapixels but, as I already said, the SL1 is a better camera. Both cameras use the same lenses. The newer SL2 has an articulated screen and 24 megapixels, but will cost a couple few hundred more.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

Kaowdo wrote:

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Do you have a cell phone? If you are targeting jewelry as the reason for a camera, try the cell phone first. See what happens.

BlueMorel Loc: Southwest Michigan

I have a Canon ti2 camera. It came with the 18-55mm kit lens. Later I bought a 50mm f1.8.lens from the Canon refurbished store., geeat for macro, closeups, portraits, general landscapes. It's my favorite walkaround lens. It cost under $150, and would be great for jewelry closeups.
Also about $150 I bought a refurb 55-250mm lens from B&H Photo. This gave me more reach at a price I could afford.
No need to buy new equipment if you buy direct from Canon or a reputable dealer. B&H or KEH are the two online dealers most often recommended here.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

Kaowdo wrote:

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Why a older Canon DSLR. What you need is a easy to use camera with macro capability. There are plenty available at modest prices. Your best bet is to go to your local camera store, tell them how it will be used and what you want to pay. They will even show you how to use it.

Another solution is to ditch your land line and get a inexpensive cellphone which will likely save you money and have the photo capability you need.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

First, the SD card will work in your Windows 10 computer, no problem. Second, digital cameras don’t have operating systems that are tied to any particular computer operating system.

Low Budget Dave

I would also agree with the suggestion that you buy an inexpensive camera with the canon 50mm EF 2.5 macro. It is small, lightweight, inexpensive, and much sharper than the kit lens, even for non-macro work.

For dedicated macro work, you might also want to look at the 100mm F2.8 Macro. Although this is a more expensive lens, it allows you to take a "close up" from further back, so that the camera does not block the light.

The 100mm is a bigger lens though, and more expensive. And because it is 100mm, you are less likely to use it for "walking around", which the 50mm is great at.

Kaowdo Loc: Michigan

Thank you so much. I just checked it out, and it comes in white...and is a little smaller. Says it comes with an 18-55 lens, but can you change the lens on it? I really like it...and think I may change my mind.

I really appreciate your input.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Kaowdo wrote:

Thank you so much. I just checked it out, and it comes in white...and is a little smaller. Says it comes with an 18-55 lens, but can you change the lens on it? I really like it...and think I may change my mind.

I really appreciate your input.

The SLR3 is brand-new, just announced yesterday, and probably only available for pre-order in a kit with a lens. The original and vII have been out for a while and are / were well regarded, but not available in white.

BTW - using the <quote reply> button is the method to respond to a specific post, where I'm guessing the white reference is the new SL3.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

The t3i is an excellent first camera and the kit lens should be fine for jewelry. More important for jewelry is lighting and background. You can get decent photos using natural indirect light. Depending on the piece, either a white or dark blue background will work. If you have mannequin pieces, do use them.

Kaowdo Loc: Michigan

CHG_CANON wrote:

The SLR3 is brand-new, just announced yesterday, and probably only available for pre-order in a kit with a lens. The original and vII have been out for a while and are / were well regarded, but not available in white.

BTW - using the <quote reply> button is the method to respond to a specific post, where I'm guessing the white reference is the new SL3.

This morning I got a message that said I should consider a Canon Rebel SL1, because it is a better camera then a T3i. I checked it out (on Amazon) and used ..came in white..and was a little smaller...and cheaper. Someone else also messaged me and said I should use a cellphone camera instead of going through all this trouble...soooo now I'm getting confused.

Kaowdo Loc: Michigan

Kaowdo wrote:

This morning I got a message that said I should consider a Canon Rebel SL1, because it is a better camera then a T3i. I checked it out (on Amazon) and used ..came in white..and was a little smaller...and cheaper. Someone else also messaged me and said I should use a cellphone camera instead of going through all this trouble...soooo now I'm getting confused.

The Canon Rebel SL1 comes with a 18-55 lens, but I don't know if that is a permanent lens, or can you change lens's on it?

Kaowdo Loc: Michigan

dsmeltz wrote:

The t3i is an excellent first camera and the kit lens should be fine for jewelry. More important for jewelry is lighting and background. You can get decent photos using natural indirect light. Depending on the piece, either a white or dark blue background will work. If you have mannequin pieces, do use them.

Thank you sooo much!

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Kaowdo wrote:

This morning I got a message that said I should consider a Canon Rebel SL1, because it is a better camera then a T3i. I checked it out (on Amazon) and used ..came in white..and was a little smaller...and cheaper. Someone else also messaged me and said I should use a cellphone camera instead of going through all this trouble...soooo now I'm getting confused.

If you listen to everyone or find yourself always considering the last message to be the more relevant, you'll have a difficult time ... Everyone loves to spend other people's money. Keep that in mind.

Your first thoughts were a good position, that was, buying used of a relevantly recent model. Additional useful ideas: set a budget that includes / addresses the total spend the whole purpose of the idea, including both the camera body and the lens(es) for the camera's intended purpose. You said macro jewelry photography. You might need to consider a tripod as well. If just doing small stuff on table tops, a smaller tripod is all that's needed and will be easier to use for static shots than handholding.

Cell phones can create excellent photographs. Of course, like cameras, the better equipment produces better results. Top phones / cameras cost $1000, making a used camera and lens a comparative bargain, especially when an actual camera and macro lens will product a better image than a phone in specialized situations like macro.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Kaowdo wrote:

Thank you so much. I just checked it out, and it comes in white...and is a little smaller. Says it comes with an 18-55 lens, but can you change the lens on it? I really like it...and think I may change my mind.

I really appreciate your input.

Please use QUOTE REPLY when replying to a specific responder so we know who you are responding to. I'm guessing your response may have been directed to me since it looks like you are referring to the SL1 or SL2.

Yes, it is a DSLR and all of Canon's EF and EF-S lenses will work on it. I currently have the EF 24-105 f/4L II mounted on my SL2 and the EF-S 18-200 mounted to my SL1.

Also, Canon just announced the EOS Rebel SL3; the replacement for the SL2. It is very similar to the SL2 but includes some newer features and cropped 4K video. The new SL3 should drive down prices of the SL2.