Swagopenturner
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NEED: a good quality digital camera to take photos of blanks and pens. I can pay cash, trade blanks, pen kits, and/or tools. Let me know what you have and what you want.
Digital Camera
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carlmorrell
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I have an older Canon Rebel XT (350D). Low shutter count. excellent condition. I keep putting off listing it on ebay. No lens, since I am using all of them on my newer body.
It certainly is not state of the art, but it takes great photos.
It certainly is not state of the art, but it takes great photos.
Wood Butcher
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If the deal with Carl doesn't work out, and I hope it does, head on down to the local Target store. Those folks will DEAL. Two weeks ago I too was in the market and saw an add in the Sunday paper for a Nikon D3100 with an 18-55 lens for $299. That camera on line was $549. I called a friend who knows cameras and he said go get it. I called and asked if they had any in stock, the guy checked and said, "Yes and we can do better on the price". I rushed over and did some haggling and ended up with the D3100 (a 2010 model), the 18-55 lens and a 55-200 telephoto for $318 plus tax. SCORE. Now I'm studying the manual to see how to take a picture with it.
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Lenny
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I have a Canon EF-S 18-55 zoom lens I would sell if you were interested.
It should match up perfectly to Carl's Rebel body.
It should match up perfectly to Carl's Rebel body.
Quality Pen
Member
that's a really good deal for that big bundle, brand new!
any of the entry level dslr's would be plenty powerful to get someone started taking better photos of pens, both the nikon here and rebels. some of the smaller non-slr digital cameras are very capable of producing internet usable, high quality pen photos!
really, when it comes to cameras its more about how you use it and the optics.
Priusjames
Member
I'd recommend one of the newer all-in-1's, like canon G15 (or even G12, older but fine).
Nikon has the p7000, which I wasn't happy with and sold for a G15...happy with it.
These have all the advantages/settings of a dslr without needing to deal with different lenses...it's all right there.
I also have canon EOS-M, Canon T4i, several point-n-shoots and even an infrared digital...the canon G15 is the grab-n-go most frequently used.
As I think somebody said, the camera isn't as important as the optics...it's your knowledge of how to stage/shoot "catalog pics" and lighting that'll make a big difference. I'd recommend looking into soft box type lighting chambers to control lighting diffusion and backgrounds.
No matter what, do yourself a favor and do research for online info (books on eBay can be quite reasonable) regarding catalog/product photography.
My .02 cents
James
Nikon has the p7000, which I wasn't happy with and sold for a G15...happy with it.
These have all the advantages/settings of a dslr without needing to deal with different lenses...it's all right there.
I also have canon EOS-M, Canon T4i, several point-n-shoots and even an infrared digital...the canon G15 is the grab-n-go most frequently used.
As I think somebody said, the camera isn't as important as the optics...it's your knowledge of how to stage/shoot "catalog pics" and lighting that'll make a big difference. I'd recommend looking into soft box type lighting chambers to control lighting diffusion and backgrounds.
No matter what, do yourself a favor and do research for online info (books on eBay can be quite reasonable) regarding catalog/product photography.
My .02 cents
James
beck3906
Member
I have a Canon 50d With lens I would consider trading or selling.
Quality Pen
Member
Another good point right there!
You want to easily take better pictures with NO learning of ANYTHING photography related?
Sounds good, right? Too good to be true?
Well, I have news for you... it is that easy!
And what if I told you, all this could be yours for just $100. No? What about $75?
Even lower?! Ok, what about the astonishing price of only $29.95!!
But wait there's more, wait no, there's no more, I just got Billy Mays flashbacks and started going crazy...
Oh yea, this is what I use and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Adorama SSL100 DE-Shadow Box, Photo Studio In-A-Bag ADSL100 :biggrin:
:wink:
Priusjames
Member
That's the kind of light box is meant, for sure...I got mine from Craigslist with backgrounds and lighting pretty inexpensively...and the lighting really lights up my workspace the rest of the time!
log2lumber
Member
I have a Sony A100 DSLR with a 18-55 Lens and a case. $200 shipped