On Tue, 14 Aug 2001 11:29:26 +1000, you wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I'm interested in doing some product photography, mainly shots of smallish objects
>like camera equipment, models and similar.
>
>I'm wondering what equipment i will need, i'm prepared to buy a few bits and pieces
>and how i should go about doing it.
>
>I can use either an LX or MZ-S and i have enough lense to cover most focal lengthes.
>The only flash i really have is a cheap haminex which is not ttl. altough i was
>considering buying a AF220T, as i can use this for macro work also.
>
>Any help appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Paul Jones
Light is the key, as others have suggested. WYSIWYG
lighting (and viewing) makes everything much easier, so
daylight, halogens, strobes with modeling lights, etc
are a good bet.
I've quit using film for small product shots. I use a
digital camera and a small light stage with two fifteen
watt daylight flourescents. The lighting is not as
controllable as I would like, mainly because the power
of the flourescents is so low I can't properly diffuse
them.
Open shade (I have a covered porch) with reflectors for
fill works pretty good.
--
Happy Trails,
Texdance
http://members.fortunecity.com/texdance
http://members1.clubphoto.com/john8202
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