Hi,
First post so be kind.
I have been tasked by my partner with starting to photograph a new jewellery collection she is currently making, mainly wedding rings.
The ability to click onto a ring and view a detailed, much larger close up of a small section of the band, is a feature she wants to be able to utilize on her website. Not all jewellery businesses bother with this, but my partner is adamant about this level of detail. I would link to an example but I am new, so can't post links.
What level of camera equipment am I looking at to acheive these kinds of results? Can I get away with crop frame and good glass or do I really need full frame and the large megapixels of a more recent camera?
Here is a setup I have been considering:
-Nikon D800 with a Tokina 100mm F2.8 = about £1000 used
However I have seen on a forum that someone was using:
Nikon D7200 with a Tamron 60mm = £550
Will I get the results I need with this cheaper setup.
Oh and don't worry, I have done a lot of research and learning on light boxes and setup etc. so I am aware that this is where a lot of the work is.
your help much appreciated
Mick
First post so be kind.
I have been tasked by my partner with starting to photograph a new jewellery collection she is currently making, mainly wedding rings.
The ability to click onto a ring and view a detailed, much larger close up of a small section of the band, is a feature she wants to be able to utilize on her website. Not all jewellery businesses bother with this, but my partner is adamant about this level of detail. I would link to an example but I am new, so can't post links.
What level of camera equipment am I looking at to acheive these kinds of results? Can I get away with crop frame and good glass or do I really need full frame and the large megapixels of a more recent camera?
Here is a setup I have been considering:
-Nikon D800 with a Tokina 100mm F2.8 = about £1000 used
However I have seen on a forum that someone was using:
Nikon D7200 with a Tamron 60mm = £550
Will I get the results I need with this cheaper setup.
Oh and don't worry, I have done a lot of research and learning on light boxes and setup etc. so I am aware that this is where a lot of the work is.
your help much appreciated
Mick
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