I'm not expecting to get professional results, just want them good enough to post online. I know I'll have to learn more about lighting, etc.
My Canon has finally bit the dust.
Any recommendations?
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Request for camera recommendation?
Request to fellow potter-bloggers.... I'm needing to buy a new digital camera. My goals are to purchase a camera that will work well for product photos. I'm just starting to delve into that. I've got one of those photo cubes and lighting, but haven't actually set it up yet.
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Hey: My husband works for the Associated Press and has to use the Nikon equipment they give him, but he bought our daughter a Canon Rebel and it shoots great pictures. It was affordable and easy for her to learn to use. Also the Nikon D70 seems like a pretty good camera. Gerry is out of town but when he gets back I'll ask him for suggestions, also check with Joy Tanner, her photos are beautiful!
Patricia, I was just coming to say something and saw my name (thanks tracey for the shoutout)! I use the Nikon D60 and love it and the price keeps going down. It's a digital SLR 10MP and you can change the lenses, comes with a 18-55 zoom lens. Also I think the Canon Rebel is a good one, too.
If you want something like a simple digital point and shoot, the Canon Powershot SD 890 is also 10MP I believe and it does everything you would need for shooting images of your work, just no lens changing. Hope this helps! Too bad you're not in NC this weekend, John Britt and I are teaching a photo workshop!
I always like reading Wired Magazine's reviews for all sorts of tech stuff.
That said, I have a 5 year old Olympus C-7070 digital camera that's been a work horse. Good luck!
Hi Tracey, Joy and Cynthia - Thanks for the recommendations. Joy - I wish I were there for your photo workshop too! That would be so helpful right about now!
Patricia, I forgot to mention that I have a Canon powershot and all of the photos on my blog are shot with that, except for the ones Gerry or Wesley shoot. I like it a lot and it is pretty tough, I've dropped it, tossed it about, and it has held up for over 5 years. I would like to be able to change lenses sometimes though.
I bought my Canon XT Rebel around 3-4 years ago and love it. You can buy different lens for it. I purchased the "kit" lens and it has been fine for what I need in taking images of pots and just getting around. It takes images very close to my glaze colors. Minimal tweaking is needed in photoshop. If you have any questions feel free to ask! The new one is 12 megapixel. Mine is 8 MP.
I have a Sony Cybershot 7.2 pix, but don't know enough about digital to make a recommendation having been a 35 mm person for years. Sounds like there are much better ones than mine - I'm really appreciating all these reviews.
I think a Nikon D60 would be everything you need. (and more!) Also I agree the Canon Rebel could be just fine too. If it were me, I would look for the best camera I could get secondhand, you can get more camera for your buck, especially if you get it from a camera shop and they still help you learn how to use it...some people don't like to buy used equipment, but I just thought I'd mention it because in the world of cameras there is a lot of buying and selling used.
Good luck and let us know what you get!!
Hi Patricia! It's great to hear from you, and thanks for the compliments on my piece for the Illustration Friday challenge. It looks like you had a wonderful time in Brazil...I am so envious! I just got a new digital camera; it's a Nikon (not sure of the model) with 5x zoom and 10 mega pixels...this seems to be more than adequate for both still/studio set up shots and everyday snapshots.
Hi Patricia, I'm a bit late commenting - just not catching up on blog reading. But I got a Canon SX110IS last fall after my old camera died, and I'm loving it! Its got a 10x zoom and 9.0 mega pixels. It was around $250 then. I wanted something that I could use in the studio but was small enough to carry in my purse.
Hi Patricia, thanks for your recent comment on my blog, I've haven't been blogging too much lately....been busy with other more pressing things...Hope you had a wonderful time in Brazil.
Camera recommendation: I love my Canon 30D, the 40D is out now and maybe even a newer one, the comparable Nikon D60 or D70 would also be good. Fuji also makes a comparable camera and it use Nikon lenses. They're all good and would yield professional results if you master the lighting techniques to enhance your pottery. These are all professional cameras but you could also go with any of the consumer models that are just below these and would cost less. Especially since you are just wanting to photograph your work...you wouldn't need all of the bells and whistles of the professional models because you aren't making your living as a photographer. I would recommend a camera that you can change lenses over a point and shoot. The Canon Rebel is a very good choice consumer model and would be more economical.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask if you have any more questions. There are some very good books out on photographing artwork remind me to give you some titles and authors.
Hey: Just reading other suggestions and re read my comment. I said Gerry uses Nikon, wrong I meant Canon. He used to use Nikon when he worked for a newspaper but the AP has a sweet deal with Canon. In fact yesterday Gerry got a huge box of Canon goodies in the mail, a new lens bag for his 400 2.8, a really cute little bag, and all kinds of straps,books and things, this from Canon Professional Services, so I have to give a big 'ol shout out to Canon right now for their customer service.He just got a new Canon that is also a video camera, it's amazing! Looks like you got some great suggestions to choose from
Thank you to everyone for the suggestions! I feel like I'm ready to make the big purchase!
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