Gear Matters - What You Need For Product Photography In 2024

[@ChrisPieta]

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[@ksperdc8203]

product photography is what I love, and only use one lens Venus Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X manual focus. Whit Sony A7Riv,

[@merlinka452]

Hello, From the cameras here, which camera would you recommend as cheap and good for jewelry photography?

[@LeroyMacPhotography]

Very informative as always! keep up the good work

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks so much for watching Leroy

[@andrewkunyev5243]

Hi Chris. I am glad I found your channel. Videos are very informative and clearly presented. I am currently doing real estate photography but planning to add either product or food photography because my business struggles on rainy days. May I ask, into your opinion, which of the two, food or product photography, is more profitable and in more demand? Thanks!

[@ChrisPieta]

Both are great. Food is much harder to do in my opinion (harder to style, more prep, etc.) so you can charge more. If you get good at food photography you can also work as a food stylist. I prefer product personally, but there is a high demand for both these days.

[@andrewkunyev5243]

@@ChrisPieta Thank you, Chris. May I ask how much time on average is required from the start until the delivery of a final image. Or in other words how many final product images can an average (2-3 stars per your definition) photographer deliver per 8 hour working day? I am trying to work out the earning potential in product photography 🙂 Thanks

[@JoshuaBates01]

@@andrewkunyev5243 lazy

[@Ancorarte]

I think Westcott and Aputure have affordable LED lights with more quality...$449 includes a 26" softbox and $299 respectively, I will decide at BH... the number LUX higher mean more light?

[@myanhnguyen4415]

Your videos are amazing! Thank you for doing what you do for all of us here. I am just starting out and am looking forward to doing a setup similar to yours in my home. I just bought the Godox FV150, what stand do you recommend for tabletop photography?

[@ChrisPieta]

Thank you for the kind words! A sturdy spreader stand is great if you’re on a budget. A c stand will be phenomenal if you’re looking for quality

[@myanhnguyen4415]

@@ChrisPieta Do you have a recommendation for a certain C stand?

[@RossHa1e]

The only part I would disagree with is I think starting with flash is a better way to go. It makes you learn lighting theories more (inverse square law) which for e was a game changer. Everything else was great solid info that should stand the test of time

[@ChrisPieta]

Thank you Ross. I also started with flash but if I were to do it again I think it would be easier to learn continuous first. Both are good approaches and I agree with learning the theories like you mentioned

[@carrieannkouri2151]

Great video. It really doesn’t matter what camera gear. Just start where you are now. I started with a used crop sensor camera and 50mm lens in 2013. As I grew my business, I upgraded to a DSLR and eventually medium format for bigger commercial jobs. Cheers!

[@josephchan4198]

Thanks for the reference course. Maybe later on get used entry-mirrorless camera at future date if my camera breaks.

[@ChrisPieta]

For sure!

[@marvinwilliams7938]

What software do you use? Lightroom? Capture one? Thanks

[@Sydney.Bright]

i have a canon X G7 Mark II, do you think it's good for product photography? All my pictures are very blurry.

[@WilliamPetersen-b8p]

Amazing video! Thanks buddy!

[@kutncure]

What are your thought about purchasing a used camera from B&H but a buy a new lens….

[@masbowspace4480]

maybe it doesn't matter if it's new or used. you can buy used body & used lens too. just make sure the camera and lens are in decent condition. CMIIW

[@kutncure]

@@masbowspace4480 I just purchased a used sony a7 iii, it has a Sony 28mm F2 Lens - 28 x 1.6 = 44.8 mm....U taught me that....will this work...

[@kutncure]

I am sorry...i was just not thinking. i watched your video > 5 times.......i also purchased the Tamron 35mm ..thxs for all your help

[@miguelsimoes5352]

Hey Chris great video - APS-C Crop is only 1.6 for canon. Everyone else is 1.5 iirc.

[@spigap96]

I have a Canon eos 2000D with a kit lens bought 1 year ago. I was thinking about if it's worth buying a new camera mirrorless (low budget) or wait a bit more and make experiences so I can buy a better camera. Should I stick with my reflex or change it for a mirrorless? If I keep shooting with my reflex, should I buy a new lens or wait untill I swap with a mirrorless camera? Great video btw, keep going! 😁

[@ChrisPieta]

The 2000d is good for now since it shoots manual and gives you a lot of control. You can use it to learn all about lighting etc. I started with the Canon t6i and switched to the sony A73 when I felt I was experienced enough. If I were you I'd wait until I could afford a full frame mirrorless, rather than a budget mirrorless.

[@spigap96]

@@ChrisPieta I got it. I'll save my money for now, and when the time comes, I'll burn them all together 😂. Thank you so much 😁

[@aleishla]

Hi!! Thanks for the video it’s really helpful. I have a Sony a6000 and use it to photograph jewelry would the Tamron 35mm f/2.8 still be the best option since jewelry is smaller than other type of products? I was also considering to get the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 lens. Which one should I get? Thanks!! Best 😁

[@ChrisPieta]

Hi - the best lens for this is a macro lens (sony 90mm). If you don't want to spend that much, you'll need a lens with a small minimum focus distance. 35mm and 85mm could be good, but look at those minimum focus distances.

[@aleishla]

@@ChrisPieta thank you so much!! 🙌🏻

[@RELIC1ONE]

You're videos have been so helpful in getting me started! photography is not my main business but am looking to step up my own in house product photography. Can you please recommend a good 50mm prime lens for the full sensor Sony a7IV. everything you mentioned in the description was for the smaller APS-C sensor. Thanks again for the Top Flight content!

[@RELIC1ONE]

Ill add i am interested in very small product photography and scene photography and am debating spending more on a zoom lens for versatility. can you recommend the best bang for the buck option. thanks again!

[@ChrisPieta]

Best bang for your buck is the tamron 28-75 2.8 zoom amzn.to/3gl6Wsh The versatility of that lens is crazy. This is the sony 50mm, double the price of the tamron amzn.to/3MP0JRE

[@jerrywalker8446]

Why does it need to be mirrorless ?

[@rajan8479]

you can get ti fy 200W at cheaper price than sl60w

[@creationsofkell]

Really enjoy your videos, looks like you link the wrong lens in the description though, you have the 16-35 gm in the description but talk about using 50mm

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for watching Mykell. Ah I linked both that and the 50mm equivalent. Check the links now, should be fixed.

[@acevalerio6130]

for product photography mostly cakebox and little bottles like pixie dust. Sony A7iii lens? light?

[@BrecMadak]

Hey Chris, which DSLR would you recommend for medical photography? Thank you for the suggestion.

[@ChrisPieta]

Same camera as linked in the description!

[@BrecMadak]

@@ChrisPieta There are 5 cameras linked in the description. Which one?

[@BrecMadak]

@@ChrisPieta well, forget about it.

[@tknson]

hey Chris what is that stand for your backdrop?

[@ChrisPieta]

Custom built - video on my channel!

[@tknson]

@@ChrisPieta thanks I'll check it out!

[@buboonful]

Hi Chris. I don't really know what would be bettar for my needs maybe you can help? I need to shoot art which is 40-120cm wide and it has many textured details, camera is sony a6400, which lens should I chose, Tamron 35mmf2.8 or Sony SEL-50F18?

[@banditalley9592]

On the A6400 a 50mm lens is going to push you a fair way from your subject if it's 120cm wide. You might want to look at the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 as it gives you the option to zoom in on smaller subjects and go a bit wider for the larger stuff. It's a really good lens for the money.

[@sailingsvsalacia8398]

You kind of missed the mark on crop factor. The crop factor only applies when comparing the "field of view" to a full frame image. The focal length is still the same focal length. It does not change. A 50mm image will have the field of view of a full frame image at 80mm, but the compression, distortion, bokah at a given f-stop, and all the other things that the 50mm does both great and not so great are still in play on a crop sensor camera. 35mm gives the most accurate depiction of what the human eye sees as far as distortion and compression. The focal length in the glass is still 35mm, you just get a 50mm field of view with an APS-C sensor with all the advantages of little to no distortion that a 35mm focal length offers and should be THE choice for product photography, really on all formats. On a final note, a GREAT option for killer photos on a budget using a Canon is the 50mm f/1.4 USM with the gold band. I had one for a long time until I went mirrorless. While a nifty fifty is nice, the 50mm f/1.4 is far superior and not a lot more dollars in the used market.

[@thomasmargis9808]

Hej Chris, I'm Designer but completely new into the photo game... What do you think about the Sony DSC HX 400V? It's aged a bit.. But could this be sth for product photography? Thanks and best regards!

[@ChrisPieta]

Start with what you have on hand and upgrade when you learn the fundamentals!

[@paulaaraujo5258]

Great video

[@pattybastidas9099]

Hi Chris!! Amazing video will follow your recommendations for lighting!! I’m starting a brand and looking to buy a camera to take pictures for my products, I do have a question in regards of the best lens for small craft-jewelry(planning to buy a Sony A7III) could you kindly help me with a recommendation ? Also a lens that I could record craft tutorials for KZbin if possible 😊🙌🏻 thanks in advance

[@ChrisPieta]

Thank you! I recommend the Sony 90mm macro lens for jewelry. Then go with a 35 or 50mm for video

[@pattybastidas9099]

@@ChrisPieta thank you so much!! For video you recommend macro too? Or just standard?

[@rorsey98]

What size soft box is recommended. And do you recommend double diffusion. I am considering getting 30x120cm soft box and a 200x150cm diffuser sheet. Is it better for a 20x90cm?

[@ChrisPieta]

Larger softboxes give softer shadows and are usually preferred. I only use double diffusion when I photograph bottles or very reflective surfaces. It's not a one size fits all solution, but generally, any size softbox will do for 90% of use cases. The distance your softbox is from your subject also plays a big role.

[@mfoo300]

I'm a beginner so Should I pick a7riiia or canon eos r7? And if a7riiia which lens should I pick

[@ChrisPieta]

If you’re a beginner and those are in your budget, then I’d go with A74, 28-75 tamron lens amzn.to/3V3kNTd

[@PharaohBones]

Great video! :) Only one question: What about micro4/3 cameras? Olympus and Panasonic also performs very well nowdays. I use a Olympus for product photograpy, and everyday photography aswell, and the pictures are super sharp, and detailful. What is your opinion?

[@ChrisPieta]

They make great cameras from what I hear! I didn’t include them as not to overwhelm people with options. Great brands as well

[@Almendarezwilliam]

Amazing thanks 😊

[@ChrisPieta]

Appreciate you watching!

[@Bbb3b2024]

Sony lens whoch u prefer?

[@ChrisPieta]

Personally I use 24-70 2.8 gmaster

[@knowwork9]

What about zeuss 24-70 with sony a7iii bro ​@@ChrisPieta

[@JeahnLaffitte]

I want a Hasselblad H6D and Broncolor studio kit 😅 Just dreaming … haha

[@ChrisPieta]

Haha goals! Curious how an H6D actually performs!

[@JeahnLaffitte]

@@ChrisPieta it’s medium format and paired with Hasselblad lenses, it’s insane. It’s like taking the same step up from a gopro image to a full frame image, but from a full frame image to this. It’s wild hahaha.

[@dianaloteroprada4615]

Hi. Could you talk about your beginnings in photography? How did you start to generate money with photography? 🙂

[@ChrisPieta]

Hi - my creative business playlist is a great place to learn more about that! I essentially reached out to super small brands and worked for very little, and then rapidly increased my prices as I gained more clients.

[@MoLetalis]

Prime lenses are typically more expensive than zoom lenses lol

[@Thamilnilavan_Muthulingam]

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