Elizabeth S.
Hi! I'm Liz! How are you? I see you are interested in Canon can I answer any questions for you?
Hi Elizabeth- I'm a graphic designer and I'm trying to find the right camera and lens combo for photographing portfolio work.
i was reading about macro lens and how they might be good for shooting details on a printed piece
Elizabeth S.
Yes you definatly want a Macro lens to get the best detail.
I would love to keep to about $500 or so
Elizabeth S.
but new would be great :-)
Elizabeth S.
Ok let me see what we have.
Just another moment please :-)
Elizabeth S.
You need that camera body as well correct?
Elizabeth S.
There is the lens, it is a little over budget but will give you the results you are looking for.
You could get away with the camera and lens that comes with it for a while and add the lens later also.
I was just going to ask does this camera have a macro setting?
Elizabeth S.
It does but you wont get as detailed unless you combined with the lens.
ahhh i see and question about the 75-300 lens
would that be something if I was looking to say shoot a headshot or something but I wanted a super shallow depth of field
would you use something like that
Elizabeth S.
Yes you can use it for that as well :-)
and do you have any recommendations for a basic lighting setup for shooting print work?
i was reading that having some soft boxes would be enough probably just to get the light even.
Elizabeth S.
That is the light I would recommend but for what you are doing you probably won't need it.
yea I'm looking to try and keep it a little down and dirty. just looking for a way to keep the light consistent and even if I were shooting a bunch of print pieces.
Elizabeth S.
I understand one thin I have used in a pinch is one of those medusa lights or a floor lamp that I set and do not move.
yea thats great advice. Thanks so much. I really appreciate the help!
this is awesome- I'm going to do some more reading up on these options but this looks exactly like what i was looking for.
Elizabeth S.
Glad to hear it, do you have any other questions now?
Elizabeth S.
Great! If you have any other questions feel free to chat again. Have an awesome day :-)
