DS 90 + Jewellry

[metalice]

hi,

i have a nikkon ds 90 camera.

this is the first time im going to photo jewelry.
i have a light shed already.

what else do i need? which lens? which accessories?

TNX

Matan

 

[Destin]

You need a lens with a very close minimum focus distance (macro lens), so that you can produce 1:1 scaled images. These aren't cheap, nikon's 105mm macro lens is $900: Heres a link.

 

[metalice]

tnx for the reply.

this is not enough? Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D?

what is the best lightning to use? other accessories?

 

[Bram]

Grammar is a great accessory if I say so myself. A little effort goes a long way my friend. Don't worry I did the same thing too when I first joined the forum. What you want is lighting hitting your object from three or four different angles and a backdrop that reflects the light. A macro lens is a good accessory for sure, try getting a speedlight and a remote shutter release to minimize camera shake. Hope this helps and good luck.

 

[metalice]

hi,

English is not my first language so this is probably why my grammar is so bad.

should i buy 2 * sb600? or 3-4 white light spots?

Matan

 

[SrBiscuit]

for product photography, constant lights should be fine, and much cheaper usually.

if its in your budget though, get the 2 sb600s as youll likely use them for other photography. :thumbup:

 

[Bram]

I know what you mean my good sir, English isn't my first language either. I know where you're coming from. I have a SB600 myself but since you have a D90, you have a commander in your unit that can trigger your flashes off camera, I say get a single SB900 and if possible 2 SB600's, best of luck!

 

[Destin]

yeah, the 60mm macro lens is just fine. I was just throwing an example out there. Sigma makes some alternative ones that are cheaper too.

 

[kundalini]

The 60mm macro lens doesn't offer all that much working distance, which comes into play if you're shooting bugs. For static subjects, it's not as critical, but may still be a PITA, especially if you're using a light tent (shed).

For lighting, constant lights will be fine. A cheap alternative is to get 5500K (daylight) bulbs that can go in any household lamp. Then you can use / make cheap modifiers to throw the light where you wish.

 

[metalice]

can u give a suggestions on how to put the 2 sb600 when ill use the light shed?

 

[Bram]

Put one of yuor left and one on your right, the one of the left pointing at your backdrop and the one on the right at the subject. Then a main light at the right of the subject, actually scratch that the main light at the backdrop the two seconday lights from each side. Then another light from up top.

 

[kundalini]

can u give a suggestions on how to put the 2 sb600 when ill use the light shed?

This may be more elaborate than you need, but I used 4 flashes with soft boxes and a reflective umbrella for a product shot. There was to NO shadows on the product so the company could use for multiple applications.

 

[Bram]

What is that white cube surrounding the product you shot? All those soft boxes have what flashes in them? Same question for the umbrella.

 

[metalice]

wow. looks amazing. i dont see that you are using sb600 there. only 2 light spot.

i will loook good to jewelry also?

 

[metalice]

on what the product is standing?