Off topic- what camera do you use

marekz

marekz

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I was wondering what kind of cameras are being used for your knife photos. I know there are a great range to choose from and lighting , aperature, iso and speed are factors when working on manual. Any non dslr users? Anyone using bridge cameras? what are you using. Thanks
 
I have one Canon 60d and two Fuji bridge cameras. to take a good image of a knife shoot them on either black or dark grey cloth using a circular polarizor. If you have some nicely figured wood, that makes a good background to shoot knives on.I would try to use ambient light rather than a flash, they can cause hotspots.
 
As a professional photographer, when using a digital I use my Nikon D200 DSLR, when using film I use a Nikon SLR and Kodak Ektachrome 100 slide film, or my Toyo 4x5. also with Kodak Ektachrome. Strobes when properly diffused are the best choices for lighting, followed by Quartz halogen bulbs (if you are using digital so you can adjust your white balance) or blue photoflood bulbs if you can't. Ambient light is your worst choice as you have no control over color or directionality

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I was looking at a cannon sx 40, a Sony hx300, a cannon t3i, or an older dslr with the right lense. I figure my lighting was off on my prior light box, even though I followed the tuts. I was using a cannon 30d which has since bit the dust. I must say, spending excessive time trying to take a photo that demands true color and clarity can really scue my objectivity further and further into subjectivity. It can be frustrating.thank-marekz
Just to say, I've only ever used dslr but some of the bridge cameras have a raw option, which really sparks my interest.
 
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I use a Panasonic GX7 micro 4/3 camera with either the Olympus 45mm f1.8 or the Panasonic/Leica 25mm f1.4.
Basically, this is similar in sensor and lens quality and flexibility to a dslr but A LOT smaller and lighter. At Page's
suggestion I've switched to using Quartz halogen bulbs.

I just decided that my home built light box was too much of a pain to keep setting up, fixing and storing so I now
have a cheap commercial light tent and stands for the bulbs. So far they're working maybe a little better better
than my homebrew and are much more convenient.
 
I use an Olympus OMD (9-18mm, 20mm 1.7, 25mm 0.95, 45mm 1.8) and my trusty Rolleiflex. mu43 is definitely a great system for the average user IMO

Edit: some eye candy ;)

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I use a Sony Alpha A35, but I haven't taken a knife picture in about a year. It's not the fanciest camera, but has enough features to keep me entertained:p
 
Sony Alpha 57, 18 - 200 zoom, f2.5, all the bells and whistles you could want, really does a great job and has two automatic modes that work very well. Just did a bunch today (love the Rolleiflex)

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Nikon D7000. Nikkor 105mm f2.8 micro and nikkor 35mm f1.8 Home made light box, tripod, remote trigger.
 
I am still using a D40 with the stock lens. Would love to upgrade but its pretty pricey. Thinking of doing a better nikon lens then upgrade the camera later on.
 
Nikon D300, Nikon 200-400mm f/4G IF ED AF-S VR, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR, Nikon 50mm 1.4, Sigma 24-70mm 2.8, Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX, Apple iPhone 5 ;P
 
Dan Pierson said:
I use a Panasonic GX7 micro 4/3 camera with either the Olympus 45mm f1.8 or the Panasonic/Leica 25mm f1.4.
Basically, this is similar in sensor and lens quality and flexibility to a dslr but A LOT smaller and lighter. At Page's
suggestion I've switched to using Quartz halogen bulbs.
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I have a Mamiya TLR and Bronica S2A. Don't get much use out of them and affordable 120 or 220 film seems to be scarce.

:)
 
I use a Nikon D600 :

70-200 2.8 for Portrait and wildlife, 105mm VR for macro and knife Photography, and 50mm 1.4 for knife and everyday walk around :-)
 
smokinbasser said:
I have one Canon 60d and two Fuji bridge cameras. to take a good image of a knife shoot them on either black or dark grey cloth using a circular polarizor. If you have some nicely figured wood, that makes a good background to shoot knives on.I would try to use ambient light rather than a flash, they can cause hotspots.
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Hey Smokin, you have any sample photos using the fuji bridge? You feel confident with the bridge camera? Do you have the raw option? Thanks-mark
 
sony A330 and ether 30mm macro or ziess 16-80 befoer that tho had good luck with sony V1 P&S
as said tripod and lighting are more key then how much you have spent on camera gear.
 
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