CarlyMM
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Hello,
I was looking to purchase a strong yet basic beginner-intermediate level DSLR for product photography. Today I went to a local shop and was very disappointed in what was sold to me (A mirrorless Canon M50 EOS Mark II)- I felt it was a step backward instead of forward.
I am used to using an entry-level DSLR (Nikon D60). My 13-year-old Nikon just died, and I was hoping to take a step up in technology, with the understanding that a parallel model may still be a step up given the improvement of technology in the last decade since I've owned it.
-Primary use: Product photography (clothing displayed on a life-size dress form)
-My lighting setup: Natural light from a nearby window supplemented with a lantern soft box for a natural, diffused look
-Secondary use: shoot video of husband's music performances (low-light situations)
-Willing to spend: $600 - $1300
-How I shoot: Shutter speed mode (open to suggestions)
-How I edit: Lightroom
Although I am a beginner in terms of photography skills, I have been shooting products for over a decade and I am in-process of launching my own Shopify online shop, so I am looking for a highly professional look, but do not need a lot of bells and whistles. Lighting is my biggest challenge as my windows are not large, but I insist on a naturally-lit look for my shop's aesthetic. I am looking for a camera that can allow a lot of light into my images despite this challenge. Image stabilization is helpful too.
I am used to Nikon, but willing to consider other brands that are intuitive to use without too many fancy functions to navigate. I was looking at a Nikon D3500 but open to suggestions.
Thank in advance for any tips!
I was looking to purchase a strong yet basic beginner-intermediate level DSLR for product photography. Today I went to a local shop and was very disappointed in what was sold to me (A mirrorless Canon M50 EOS Mark II)- I felt it was a step backward instead of forward.
I am used to using an entry-level DSLR (Nikon D60). My 13-year-old Nikon just died, and I was hoping to take a step up in technology, with the understanding that a parallel model may still be a step up given the improvement of technology in the last decade since I've owned it.
-Primary use: Product photography (clothing displayed on a life-size dress form)
-My lighting setup: Natural light from a nearby window supplemented with a lantern soft box for a natural, diffused look
-Secondary use: shoot video of husband's music performances (low-light situations)
-Willing to spend: $600 - $1300
-How I shoot: Shutter speed mode (open to suggestions)
-How I edit: Lightroom
Although I am a beginner in terms of photography skills, I have been shooting products for over a decade and I am in-process of launching my own Shopify online shop, so I am looking for a highly professional look, but do not need a lot of bells and whistles. Lighting is my biggest challenge as my windows are not large, but I insist on a naturally-lit look for my shop's aesthetic. I am looking for a camera that can allow a lot of light into my images despite this challenge. Image stabilization is helpful too.
I am used to Nikon, but willing to consider other brands that are intuitive to use without too many fancy functions to navigate. I was looking at a Nikon D3500 but open to suggestions.
Thank in advance for any tips!
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