Recent content by shayabrown

I use 1 soft box, continuous light. I am reading up on lighting now as to what would be the best set up. The light is about 2ft away from the item at a 45 degree angle, if that makes sense! I don't use a product tent.

Thanks! I'll look into it. I trust the auto-focus on my camera more than my ability to eye-ball it. That is why I'm looking for a good auto focus. I understand what you're saying though. I'll have to try it out. I am looking for the best possible results. I thought it might be the lens, if...

I am wondering what would be the best lens for product photography. I am currently using the kit lens that came with my Canon 600D but would like to upgrade to get sharper images (the slow auto focus is also really annoying). I am taking pictures of small products, such as mens accessories...