Spec me a Camera - Product Photography

[Mull3t]

Morning!

We run our own crafting wholesale business and for the last year my iPhone 12 Pro has been handling all the photography - using a light box or ring lights too.

It has worked somewhat okay however most of the time I find the colours on the phone don’t come across as true to life and end up having to edit images slightly to get it looking somewhat exactly as the product.

Considering investing in a standalone camera just for product photography - (also any added accessories anyone in this scene may think could help too).

The main spec (if it exists) is a camera that is capable of getting as close as possible as true to colour also the odd close up of detail here and there. We also only tend to photography at close proximity within the light box/lights, the odd outdoor photo but that’s minimal.

Sorry if this is a little vague, complete newb when it comes to this - but any suggestions would be great!

Budget wise - I’m open to anything, but obviously think it would be silly looking at anything over £700/£1000 for my first entry into this.

Thanks!

 

[Smeghead]

Is your monitor calibrated? Also it's a bit difficult to say whether one camera is more colour accurate than the other. Virtually all mirrorless or DSLRs should be able to shoot RAW and adjust the white balance, and they all have a slightly different colour science. You may want to look at getting a white balance card and/or a colour correction passport-type thing first (or in addition) to see if that helps.

 

[Williammm]

If you're into capturing colors and details in your product photography, there are some factors to keep in mind before purchasing a camera.

Consider looking for a camera with high color accuracy or color rendition. Cameras with sensors with a higher bit depth and color gamut capture more colors and tones, resulting in precise color reproduction.

Another helpful feature is a macro lens or close-up filter attachment for close-up shots of details. This is especially handy for capturing intricate details on items like jewelry or textiles.

Here are some camera models that can work well within your budget range:

Canon EOS M50 Mark II - This mirrorless camera features a 24.1-megapixel APS-C sensor and a DIGIC 8 image processor. The fully articulated touchscreen makes it easy to frame shots. It's priced at around £590, and you can add a macro lens or close-up filter attachment for close-up shots.

Sony Alpha a6400 - With a 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor, a BIONZ X image processor, and a flip-up touchscreen, this mirrorless camera is priced at around £800. A macro lens or close-up filter attachment can also be added for close-up shots.
Nikon D5600 - For around £600, you'll get a 24.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor combined with an EXPEED 4 image processor within this DSLR camera. It has a vari-angle touchscreen and a built-in time-lapse movie function. Add a macro lens or close-up filter attachment for close-up shots.


You might also require a tripod or stand to maintain the camera's stability and avoid blurring, a remote shutter release to reduce camera shake further, and a color calibration device if you want accurate color reproduction.

Hope this helps!