@@barrypack4599, the most affordable background solution would be with Savage Seamless Paper Rolls. They come in several different widths and many solid colors. Here is a link showing the rolls we currently stock. bhpho.to/3bR5jvN
besides lights to highlight the edge of a product or giving the product more 3D depth. since the camera is on a tripod and in a situation you need more light, why not just make the shutterspeed longer compared to increase the light strength or if/when one's light isnt enough?
The tip for creating defused light with paper towels and a picture frame was great. So simple, but I never thought about it. This will work for me - I have three tt685 speedlights and a x-pro trigger, but no defuser.
Great info! I just did a product shoot for a client (jewelry) that went south in a HUGE way because she didn't give me any info on dimensions or specifics on her needs for her website, and when I texted her to get the details, she thought I was bugging her... and she ended up not paying me for what I did. Totally unprofessional on her part, but I ended up eating a $500 shoot. I could sue her, but then I'd end up alienating the client and the person who recommended me; it's not worth going there. I learned a lot, but it cost me $500! Thanks for sharing this info. It wouldn't have made a difference on my shoot, but it helps in figuring future shoots, and I appreciate B&H's commitment to helping us all get better.
Paper towels and shower curtains. Next time I'm at the Dollar Store Im going to get all my studio supplies. Oh yeah they have clamps there as well. No I'm not joking. 😁
I do product photography full time in a professional studio and these are great tips! Though, I would try to stay away from incandescent bulbs - you can get $50 off brand speedlite and a transmitter that will do just fine. Black and white tri-fold foam core boards are my best friend for bouncing and flagging light. I like using strobes and hot lights for different scenarios, I love the power of the strobe, but hot lights are easier to work with for mirrorless cameras. I find that proper white balance and color can be difficult when working with different sources of light so i always throw a color checker in a test shot to make it easier in post, they are way more expensive than they need to be but there are $15 alternatives. We have huge seamless paper backdrops in the studio, but they are a pain to swap out by myself, so I usually just stick with a light gray then mask and use a gradient map in Photoshop to change the back drop color. The blue sticky tack teachers use is great for propping up or holding small products in place.
Your product photography is very beautiful but if you have any editing work in photoshop you can definitely work with us we are professional photo editing company
Paper towels are a terrible idea. If the bulb is burning too close for an extended period of time, it could set the paper towel on fire, definately a fire hazard. Can't believe they recommended people do this.
I think many photographers don’t get an opportunity to work in a photo studio or even have space to own such equipments. Hence, these videos are very helpful insights for us to gain knowledge.
Hoping to take some pictures of my soaps to put on my website! I'm not a pro at photography by a long shot so I appreciate you giving the "specs" as a guideline.
"With continous lighting , ...... you need to switch off any ambient light in the room....", Finally, I got this answer in this video --- searched multiple books & sites, trying to find out if I needed additional light Behind the camera or in the room, and couldn't find the answer. Just didn't make sense to me to "work in the dark", so I kept other (same temp) lights on while working with 2-3 large softboxes, & kept getting undesirable results. Off to change that now. Thank you!!
I have both a white and black project boards that I use as reflectors/flags. Very cheap and work very well. Grab two white ones and attach them together with some gaffers tape along one side. Then you can use it as a mini vflat. The black card I use for curved surfaces to kill some highlights and make the curve more accentuated.
Hello Sir, I am searching for camera and lens setup for micro component product photography. The products are in the size of 2mm x 2mm to 20mm. Can you please suggest me the camera setup for this purpose?
One of our photo experts can help with that. Email what you are looking for to sales@bhphoto.com and one of our experts will be able to help you pick out the right set up for you.
Yes, the Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD Lens for Canon can be adapted to the Canon EOS R with the Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R , B&H # CAMAEFRFCR in order to shoot portraits/headshots. bhpho.to/2p9fLeL
I wish I could learn how to shoot objects that the light seems to be coming inside from it... Maybe that could be next tutorial? I bought my hole cameraset at b&h. By the way my camera is Nikon D750
For product photography do you always take multiple photos and combined in photoshop, so product is all in focus? or if taking one image what is the best aperture to shoot for sharp and in focus product?
Ana Cadena I think it depends on what you’re photographing. Personally, I do both. If I just wanted a single spot on the watch in focus I would have just taken one photo. If you’re taking a single image and you want as much in focus as possible then you’ll want a more closed down aperture. Usually the middle range will get you the sharpest images, like f/8. - Bobby
I am going to start doing this and am thinking of using a clamp shop lamp with a daylight led bulb diffused thru an umbrella. what wattage equivalent would I need to get?
Not mentioned but essential: Making sure to minimize dust, grease, smudges, crooked labels, etc. when shooting, to reduce the amount of artificial clean-up done in post. Small items shot close-up are surprisingly prone to dust and other contamination.
Great advice. Question: noticed you changed f-stop rather than ISO for the low-light condition. Is that usually best? Also, I need to photo tote-bag size purses. Using 2 continuous lights and a backdrop, what would be best lens? Currently using a Nikon 90mm.
Yes! When you bring up the ISO in low light conditions the image can get grainy and noisy. Lowering the f-stop opens up the aperture and allows more light to go through the lens. That will give your image a clearer and more sharper look. If you need help looking for a bag for your equipment give us a call! 800-606-6969 or email sales@bhphoto.com
Normally when i saw a stroke that keep my attention is not a good sign (the back panel is awesome!!!)... until i go see on your site: 1700$usd for the head alone - OUCH!
Really good video, I am really trying things out now since lockdown will continue and even if the photos might not be as good as the ones from a professional photographer I am looking forward to keep on learning and to try things out!
Hi ! is it ok to do product shoot in day light , canon 80 d and 50mm lens with the setting 100 shutter speed , F- 5.6 and iso-160 and a golden paper to bounce the light?
It really depends on how bright the conditions would be. To have the most control out of the exposure, you can leave your ISO at 160 and utilize the in-camera meter to determine the right shutter speed and aperture for the given situation.
Great video! I’m taking photos of some metal lighter cases as product photos for an online business. How would you go about setting up lighting for something with a glossy/shine finish? Using an iPhone 12 pro too… thanks again great video!
For items with a lot of gloss/shine and since you are currently shooting with your iPhone 12 Pro, a product such as the ORANGEMONKIE 25" Foldio3 Mini Studio Kit with Turntable and Halo-bars, BH # ORFOLDIO3TBQ would be simple and straightforward to use. bhpho.to/3pOO9s1
Hi, I have been trying to get better at product photography and since I already have a Canon DSLR, I was wondering if you suggest and good (affordable) lenses that I could buy for the same. My background is industrial design and I am in the process of launching my own venture, it will be of great help, thanks!
While you did not specify the model of the Canon camera you own, if you own a Canon DSLR camera that uses the smaller APS-C sensor, the *Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM Lens,* _B&H # CA3528EFS,_ would be a good macro lens for your usage needs. If you have a full-frame camera, the *Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Lens for Canon EF,* _B&H # SI7028C,_ would be compatible for your usage needs. For a more economical option, the *Yongnuo YN 60mm f/2 MF Lens for Canon EF,* _B&H # YOYN60MMF2C,_ would also be compatible for close-up photography usage.
Prolly could have done the same thing with a 2019 or later smart phone tbh. I'm more interested in the background stuff and I guess the lighting tricks a little
Great video.... I now realize that the 2 umbrella's that came with the 'studio' i purchased are useless because I have continuous lights. I have the 2 boxes pointing down directly at the table. If I understand this video correctly, I shouldn't need the umbrellas? I really don't understand where i should put them... in the back of me while taking pics? Thanks for video really insightful.
You can use umbrellas as a means of diffusing your lights, but when shooting products, it is best to keep the lights in front of you facing the product. For example, if the umbrellas are translucent, then the outer part of the umbrella would face the product versus a silver lined or white lined umbrella where the black cover would be facing away from the subject.
@@BandH Are you familiar with the neewer studio set? It came with 2 big black lights and 2 umbrellas. After viewing this video I realized I had placed the Black lights wrong. They are now both facing straight down at the table. I work in a small room, and I am still unsure if I should use them or where to place them. I appreciate your explanation but can't seem to fully understand. Do I need the 2 umbrellas if i have 2 big black lights, in your opinion? (Edit: I think the black lights are called softbox.)
🤔 Can the Lumix G9II & the Olympus OM-1 share ILIS (In Lenses Image Stabilization) with their IBIS or is the stabilization still proprietary to the brands? Since the MFT/ M4/3 lenses are already interchangeable, it would be great if they also cooperated on stabilization standards. 😎
Dual IS (Panasonic) and Sync IS (Olympus) only work when you match the camera body with the lens from the same manufacturer. While the Micro Four Thirds lenses from Panasonic and Olympus may be used interchangeably by mixing the camera brand and lens brand, and while autofocus and aperture control will be maintained, the in-lens image stabilization will not communicate with the in-camera stabilization from a different manufacturer. Both the camera brand and lens brand must match to benefit from Dual IS or Sync IS.
@@BandH Thanks B & H for your excellent technical response. With MFT on the outs in some’s opinion, it’s too bad OM & Panasonic won’t cooperate beyond the mounting system, if they did it would broaden the longevity of both platforms. It seems that OM favors photography while LUMIX favors video applications. Considering the processing power of smart phone photography it would be good if OM & LUMIX cooperated. Short of that, some third party needs to make a “code translator” I really like the weather sealing, size & wt savings and cost savings of MFT. 😎
What’s a good beginner camera to shoot products? I’m a small business owner and I’m looking to up the ante on our product shots. Looking to spend under $400...is that asking for too much or am I going to have to spring for a more expensive camera?
A good option to start with is the Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens and Accessory Kit , BH # CAEDRT71855A , which is going to be user friendly and offer more than resolution for web and print work of your products. bhpho.to/3eK1muA
Loved the video -- but what still grinds my gears is how those lights can be fixed in f stops...grr, cannot afford these lights. But on the flip side I have created diffuser with box lids (cut out in the middle) and parchment paper in the middle--- window light and come additional continuous light worked out quite well. At this point the lens was a 135mm (all I had at the time) aimed at a watch among rocks from an aquarium set up and my camera settings were almost identical to the ones for continuous light in this video. I got really close to the quality in this vid -- really close. Will keep practicing.
Learn how to do it with a speedlight and a cheap shoot-through umbrella or softbox instead of a more expensive and weaker continuous light and you'll be able to apply that to taking pictures of people and things larger than wristwatches as well. This is particularly true given that digital cameras and speedlights let you quickly dial in manual settings with only a little trial-and-error if needed.
I own a Nikon D5300 and I tried to record a video. Then I tried to downloaded into my iPhone from the Nikon app but there was no video to download it just showed an X. I don’t know if you know anything about this? What could have happened or what do I need to do? Thanks
Please view this video that our B&H Production Team put together: "Focus Stacking for Product Photography: From Photo Shoot to Photoshop" bhpho.to/387Oo78 >Mark
4:10 , was that with the 105 macro lens?! I have been using that on a D810, but even at f30 there is too shallow depth of field and makes the whole shot unusable! And with the aperture that small, even an LED ring light + 2 Lume Cubes on full power is barely enough to light the scene. How did you get it so sharp at f5.6?!
Yes, the Nikon 105mm Micro was used for all of these photos. For setups where you have very little light it's all about shutter speed. I was able to shoot at whatever aperture I wanted because I would just adjust my shutter speed to capture more light from the scene. The photo at 4:10 was 1/8th of a second shutter speed. Your ring light and a Lume Cube should be able to light a static scene no problem with a prolonged exposure. - Bobby
@@BandH Thanks for the reply, Bobby! I guess I'll need to play around with my setup. My main concern was that at even such a small aperture, my photos have incredibly shallow depth of field. I was photographing tabletop miniatures a few weeks ago, and even at f30 and above, 99% of the figure was out of focus. I thought that was the nature of the macro lens, and that I'd have to focus stack, but you got such beautiful single shots! I guess this is why you're the professional!
Making Skidmarks Shallow DoF is just the nature of the macro lens. Anything that close to the lens is going to be super shallow. When I first started shooting products I was getting nothing but shallow images so I had to learn to focus stack and now that’s a staple of any products I shoot. Stick with it! - Bobby
Do you have any questions about product photography?
Cheap backdrop ideas?
@@barrypack4599, the most affordable background solution would be with Savage Seamless Paper Rolls. They come in several different widths and many solid colors. Here is a link showing the rolls we currently stock.
bhpho.to/3bR5jvN
besides lights to highlight the edge of a product or giving the product more 3D depth.
since the camera is on a tripod and in a situation you need more light, why not just make the shutterspeed longer compared to increase the light strength or if/when one's light isnt enough?
What is the best lens for product photography for nikon crop sensor under $500
Is there a way to focus stack in Lightroom or Photoshop? If so, how?
Lol. Did he just say "There's no limit to what you can't do ..."? Yeah, I'd agree with that.
Where is the HAHA react
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I've never felt more called out
The tip for creating defused light with paper towels and a picture frame was great. So simple, but I never thought about it. This will work for me - I have three tt685 speedlights and a x-pro trigger, but no defuser.
Shower curtain material works better
Thanks for this tutorial! I love how it is no frills and straight to the point.
THIS IS AWESOME GUYS!!!
I love how insanely practical this tutorial is 👏 Definitely going to try out some of these techniques at home!
Great info! I just did a product shoot for a client (jewelry) that went south in a HUGE way because she didn't give me any info on dimensions or specifics on her needs for her website, and when I texted her to get the details, she thought I was bugging her... and she ended up not paying me for what I did. Totally unprofessional on her part, but I ended up eating a $500 shoot. I could sue her, but then I'd end up alienating the client and the person who recommended me; it's not worth going there. I learned a lot, but it cost me $500!
Thanks for sharing this info. It wouldn't have made a difference on my shoot, but it helps in figuring future shoots, and I appreciate B&H's commitment to helping us all get better.
The end result looked incredible. Exactly what I was looking for thank you.
Thank you, glad it was helpful!
Paper towels and shower curtains. Next time I'm at the Dollar Store Im going to get all my studio supplies. Oh yeah they have clamps there as well. No I'm not joking. 😁
David Senteno hahahahahh absolutely need that lamp and marc frame for the diffusion
get a fire extinguisher as well. Cause you will burn your house down.
Nice video, it’s worth mentioning for those shooting with incandescent bulbs especially, color balancing concerns.
Long shutter speeds with flashlight and white office paper did the job for me quite a few times :D
I do product photography full time in a professional studio and these are great tips! Though, I would try to stay away from incandescent bulbs - you can get $50 off brand speedlite and a transmitter that will do just fine. Black and white tri-fold foam core boards are my best friend for bouncing and flagging light. I like using strobes and hot lights for different scenarios, I love the power of the strobe, but hot lights are easier to work with for mirrorless cameras. I find that proper white balance and color can be difficult when working with different sources of light so i always throw a color checker in a test shot to make it easier in post, they are way more expensive than they need to be but there are $15 alternatives. We have huge seamless paper backdrops in the studio, but they are a pain to swap out by myself, so I usually just stick with a light gray then mask and use a gradient map in Photoshop to change the back drop color. The blue sticky tack teachers use is great for propping up or holding small products in place.
Thanks for these tips!
Thanks for the tip. Where did you get your tri-fold foam core boards from?
@@doogieham Try an arts/craft supplier as a first call.
Your product photography is very beautiful but if you have any editing work in photoshop you can definitely work with us we are professional photo editing company
Excellent video. This is the kind of video instruction we need. Keep it up!
amazing tips! the results with the normal home light were impressive! shows that gear doesn't always matter
I never would have thought about paper towels! Great educational video and fun! Thanks
Paper towels are a terrible idea. If the bulb is burning too close for an extended period of time, it could set the paper towel on fire, definately a fire hazard. Can't believe they recommended people do this.
I think many photographers don’t get an opportunity to work in a photo studio or even have space to own such equipments. Hence, these videos are very helpful insights for us to gain knowledge.
Is it just me or does anyone else absolutely loveeeee the pop of a flash! GAHHHHH 😍
i was sold the moment he popped up and said "heyy" :D
thanks, loved this tutorial. helped me to try this at home. thanks so much
One of the best introductory videos on getting into product photography and cool tips.
Excellent video with tons of great tips. You guys do an awesome job of sharing your knowledge. Thank you.
Thank you! We're glad to hear this.
Hoping to take some pictures of my soaps to put on my website! I'm not a pro at photography by a long shot so I appreciate you giving the "specs" as a guideline.
Such great service online. Would love to visit in person one day!
We hope to see you soon.
"With continous lighting , ...... you need to switch off any ambient light in the room....", Finally, I got this answer in this video --- searched multiple books & sites, trying to find out if I needed additional light Behind the camera or in the room, and couldn't find the answer. Just didn't make sense to me to "work in the dark", so I kept other (same temp) lights on while working with 2-3 large softboxes, & kept getting undesirable results. Off to change that now. Thank you!!
Parchment paper is a great diffuser material as well. Excellent video.
I love these DIY videos.
Very useful tips and you actually demonstrated the home brew techniques. Much appreciated.
I have both a white and black project boards that I use as reflectors/flags. Very cheap and work very well. Grab two white ones and attach them together with some gaffers tape along one side. Then you can use it as a mini vflat. The black card I use for curved surfaces to kill some highlights and make the curve more accentuated.
Thanks for sharing this tip!
Thanks for sharing I’m going to practice this with my Nikon d5600 and my lumecube light
small heads up: lumecube has bad color rendition, that might be frustrating in post.
Alex thanks even if I use the Diffuser
Alex What about the Aputure MC? It seems like it’s geared towards pros.
I looked with great interest, it was informative and very interesting, thank you very much!
We're glad you enjoyed it!
Which camera did you use here.
it's a great idea into the light Product Photography at the home of course.
This will really help me with my product shoot. I am excited to try it!!!
Hello Sir,
I am searching for camera and lens setup for micro component product photography. The products are in the size of 2mm x 2mm to 20mm. Can you please suggest me the camera setup for this purpose?
One of our photo experts can help with that. Email what you are looking for to sales@bhphoto.com and one of our experts will be able to help you pick out the right set up for you.
great video mate no bs straight to the point will be using this in the studio tomorrow keep up the good work
From Egypt the land of civilization and the future ... Many thanks to you, really a great video. Thanks again.
This looks great!
Hi,B&H Do you recommend a lens
Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD Lens for Canon eos r for portrait and head shots ?
Yes, the Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD Lens for Canon can be adapted to the Canon EOS R with the Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
, B&H # CAMAEFRFCR in order to shoot portraits/headshots. bhpho.to/2p9fLeL
Wow this was really helpful 👌 Now I know a simple method to diffuse light from a direct and extra bright source
Hello :) Thank you for this video. Do you think my Fujifilm XT4 would be good for this?
Yes you can certainly use you Fujifilm X-T4 for product photos.
I am glad this pop up. I just got some new light bulbs that are white. Well test it at a future date. Thanks for the tips.
Glad to help! We hope everything goes well!
Really nice! Im looning to get some good / cheap light source you helped me alot!
I wish I could learn how to shoot objects that the light seems to be coming inside from it... Maybe that could be next tutorial? I bought my hole cameraset at b&h. By the way my camera is Nikon D750
Doing my first ever product shoot for a cooked dogfood brand. Exciting times !
For product photography do you always take multiple photos and combined in photoshop, so product is all in focus? or if taking one image what is the best aperture to shoot for sharp and in focus
product?
Ana Cadena I think it depends on what you’re photographing. Personally, I do both. If I just wanted a single spot on the watch in focus I would have just taken one photo. If you’re taking a single image and you want as much in focus as possible then you’ll want a more closed down aperture. Usually the middle range will get you the sharpest images, like f/8. - Bobby
I am going to start doing this and am thinking of using a clamp shop lamp with a daylight led bulb diffused thru an umbrella. what wattage equivalent would I need to get?
In our video, Jake is using a 60 watt incandescent bulb with a dimmer switch control at a relatively close distance. Your own results will vary. >Mark
Exploring getting into product photography and came across this video. Great stuff!
Can i build a minivan product photostudio , and will it give a good results?
Not mentioned but essential: Making sure to minimize dust, grease, smudges, crooked labels, etc. when shooting, to reduce the amount of artificial clean-up done in post. Small items shot close-up are surprisingly prone to dust and other contamination.
thanks! it's really helpful, easy enough to get start.
Nice. I use the same lens for detail shots. Sigma 105mm os
Great choice for detail shots!
Good alternative to do some personal work or other. Thanks.
This Is Very Helpful Video Thanks
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Lena’s recommendations - I have a 7 year old digital SLR Nikon, can I just get a new lense for it?
Most likely we will have a great selection of lenses for your Nikon DSLR. Please e-mail us: askbh@bandh.com >Mark
Great advice. Question: noticed you changed f-stop rather than ISO for the low-light condition. Is that usually best? Also, I need to photo tote-bag size purses. Using 2 continuous lights and a backdrop, what would be best lens? Currently using a Nikon 90mm.
Yes! When you bring up the ISO in low light conditions the image can get grainy and noisy. Lowering the f-stop opens up the aperture and allows more light to go through the lens. That will give your image a clearer and more sharper look.
If you need help looking for a bag for your equipment give us a call! 800-606-6969 or email sales@bhphoto.com
What are those rocks?, they look great!
Normally when i saw a stroke that keep my attention is not a good sign (the back panel is awesome!!!)... until i go see on your site: 1700$usd for the head alone - OUCH!
6:16 I'm planning to try a manicure video / photo set - thanks for the tips !
Really good video, I am doing product photography in textile industry can you help how to get color accuracy.
Glad to help. Please e-mail us: askbh@bandh.com >Mark
Really good video, I am really trying things out now since lockdown will continue and even if the photos might not be as good as the ones from a professional photographer I am looking forward to keep on learning and to try things out!
Hi ! is it ok to do product shoot in day light , canon 80 d and 50mm lens with the setting 100 shutter speed , F- 5.6 and iso-160 and a golden paper to bounce the light?
It really depends on how bright the conditions would be. To have the most control out of the exposure, you can leave your ISO at 160 and utilize the in-camera meter to determine the right shutter speed and aperture for the given situation.
Great video! I’m taking photos of some metal lighter cases as product photos for an online business. How would you go about setting up lighting for something with a glossy/shine finish? Using an iPhone 12 pro too… thanks again great video!
For items with a lot of gloss/shine and since you are currently shooting with your iPhone 12 Pro, a product such as the ORANGEMONKIE 25" Foldio3 Mini Studio Kit with Turntable and Halo-bars, BH # ORFOLDIO3TBQ would be simple and straightforward to use.
bhpho.to/3pOO9s1
informative, simple, a lot of ideas if starting it, Great
This video has helped me so much with my product photography
Happy to hear!
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Very cool. Thank you for making this!
Nice shoot, have extreme edit in photoshop?
Hi, I have been trying to get better at product photography and since I already have a Canon DSLR, I was wondering if you suggest and good (affordable) lenses that I could buy for the same. My background is industrial design and I am in the process of launching my own venture, it will be of great help, thanks!
While you did not specify the model of the Canon camera you own, if you own a Canon DSLR camera that uses the smaller APS-C sensor, the *Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM Lens,* _B&H # CA3528EFS,_ would be a good macro lens for your usage needs. If you have a full-frame camera, the *Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Lens for Canon EF,* _B&H # SI7028C,_ would be compatible for your usage needs. For a more economical option, the *Yongnuo YN 60mm f/2 MF Lens for Canon EF,* _B&H # YOYN60MMF2C,_ would also be compatible for close-up photography usage.
Location product photography dressed and coiffed like a lumberjack and introduced like a Jack-In-The-Box. Brilliant.
Prolly could have done the same thing with a 2019 or later smart phone tbh. I'm more interested in the background stuff and I guess the lighting tricks a little
Great video.... I now realize that the 2 umbrella's that came with the 'studio' i purchased are useless because I have continuous lights. I have the 2 boxes pointing down directly at the table. If I understand this video correctly, I shouldn't need the umbrellas? I really don't understand where i should put them... in the back of me while taking pics? Thanks for video really insightful.
You can use umbrellas as a means of diffusing your lights, but when shooting products, it is best to keep the lights in front of you facing the product. For example, if the umbrellas are translucent, then the outer part of the umbrella would face the product versus a silver lined or white lined umbrella where the black cover would be facing away from the subject.
@@BandH Are you familiar with the neewer studio set? It came with 2 big black lights and 2 umbrellas. After viewing this video I realized I had placed the Black lights wrong. They are now both facing straight down at the table. I work in a small room, and I am still unsure if I should use them or where to place them. I appreciate your explanation but can't seem to fully understand. Do I need the 2 umbrellas if i have 2 big black lights, in your opinion? (Edit: I think the black lights are called softbox.)
Thanks Jake. Very well done..
Looks exactly like an apartment I saw in Inwood.
What a beautiful video, Thanks!
🤔 Can the Lumix G9II & the Olympus OM-1 share ILIS (In Lenses Image Stabilization) with their IBIS or is the stabilization still proprietary to the brands?
Since the MFT/ M4/3 lenses are already interchangeable, it would be great if they also cooperated on stabilization standards. 😎
Dual IS (Panasonic) and Sync IS (Olympus) only work when you match the camera body with the lens from the same manufacturer. While the Micro Four Thirds lenses from Panasonic and Olympus may be used interchangeably by mixing the camera brand and lens brand, and while autofocus and aperture control will be maintained, the in-lens image stabilization will not communicate with the in-camera stabilization from a different manufacturer. Both the camera brand and lens brand must match to benefit from Dual IS or Sync IS.
@@BandH Thanks B & H for your excellent technical response.
With MFT on the outs in some’s opinion, it’s too bad OM & Panasonic won’t cooperate beyond the mounting system, if they did it would broaden the longevity of both platforms.
It seems that OM favors photography while LUMIX favors video applications. Considering the processing power of smart phone photography it would be good if OM & LUMIX cooperated.
Short of that, some third party needs to make a “code translator”
I really like the weather sealing, size & wt savings and cost savings of MFT. 😎
What’s a good beginner camera to shoot products? I’m a small business owner and I’m looking to up the ante on our product shots. Looking to spend under $400...is that asking for too much or am I going to have to spring for a more expensive camera?
A good option to start with is the Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens and Accessory Kit
, BH # CAEDRT71855A , which is going to be user friendly and offer more than resolution for web and print work of your products.
bhpho.to/3eK1muA
This video is a great resource thanks so much for creating. Very useful
We're glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
B&H Photo Video you’re welcome 😊 I’m currently working on my Sweety Guy TV 📺 show
I'm first time watching your video & loved it thank you ..........
Can you uploaded how to edit photos or videos ??
How many freakin shirts is this guy wearing?
Maybe he is chilly 🙂
Loved the video -- but what still grinds my gears is how those lights can be fixed in f stops...grr, cannot afford these lights. But on the flip side I have created diffuser with box lids (cut out in the middle) and parchment paper in the middle--- window light and come additional continuous light worked out quite well. At this point the lens was a 135mm (all I had at the time) aimed at a watch among rocks from an aquarium set up and my camera settings were almost identical to the ones for continuous light in this video. I got really close to the quality in this vid -- really close. Will keep practicing.
Thanks alot guyz. Its really helpful content for a novice. ❤️
Excellent video thank you sir
Where do you get the product from for product photography? How would I get started? I hear there's a demand for it because of online shopping.
May I know where do you buy the tall basic lamp?
great video 💯
Where can I buy some rocks like the ones the watch was propped up on?
Learn how to do it with a speedlight and a cheap shoot-through umbrella or softbox instead of a more expensive and weaker continuous light and you'll be able to apply that to taking pictures of people and things larger than wristwatches as well.
This is particularly true given that digital cameras and speedlights let you quickly dial in manual settings with only a little trial-and-error if needed.
Thanks for the tip!
Thank you Seth Green. You're awesome.
Awesome done
I own a Nikon D5300 and I tried to record a video. Then I tried to downloaded into my iPhone from the Nikon app but there was no video to download it just showed an X. I don’t know if you know anything about this? What could have happened or what do I need to do? Thanks
How is that is so well focused? You take a lot of photos with different focus on different points and then join them on photoshop? GReat video :D
My tv/folding tray table has gotten so much use in my photography 🤣
Would it be possible to show how to set up the camera trigger and 2 slaves?
Please e-mail us: askbh@bandh.com >Mark
Great Video your tips are really helpful
Thank you.
please tell me more about the "focus" stacking ? and how many photos loaded in, with multiple stacks
Please view this video that our B&H Production Team put together:
"Focus Stacking for Product Photography: From Photo Shoot to Photoshop"
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4:10 , was that with the 105 macro lens?! I have been using that on a D810, but even at f30 there is too shallow depth of field and makes the whole shot unusable! And with the aperture that small, even an LED ring light + 2 Lume Cubes on full power is barely enough to light the scene. How did you get it so sharp at f5.6?!
Yes, the Nikon 105mm Micro was used for all of these photos. For setups where you have very little light it's all about shutter speed. I was able to shoot at whatever aperture I wanted because I would just adjust my shutter speed to capture more light from the scene. The photo at 4:10 was 1/8th of a second shutter speed. Your ring light and a Lume Cube should be able to light a static scene no problem with a prolonged exposure. - Bobby
@@BandH Thanks for the reply, Bobby! I guess I'll need to play around with my setup. My main concern was that at even such a small aperture, my photos have incredibly shallow depth of field. I was photographing tabletop miniatures a few weeks ago, and even at f30 and above, 99% of the figure was out of focus. I thought that was the nature of the macro lens, and that I'd have to focus stack, but you got such beautiful single shots! I guess this is why you're the professional!
Making Skidmarks Shallow DoF is just the nature of the macro lens. Anything that close to the lens is going to be super shallow. When I first started shooting products I was getting nothing but shallow images so I had to learn to focus stack and now that’s a staple of any products I shoot. Stick with it! - Bobby
Very good content. Thank you
thanks 👍 so much helpful!
I have a d500, 2 shanny 950 lights and a shanny trigger
Thankyou... it is very helpful