Which DSLR for product photography

thefizz

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21 Apr 2010 - 2:24 PM

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Sorry but here's another "which camera should I buy" thread.

I have been using medium format transparency film and then scanning it for shots of kitchen furniture to be reproduced in brochures and magazine advertisements. Having to send the film away for developing and scanning is time consuming and getting more expensive so I'm thinking of buying a DSLR.

I know nothing about what DSLR's are available so can anyone who has experience of various models suggest which one will produce sufficient quality for my needs?

I don't need to stick to any particular brand.

Thanks,
Peter

LensYews

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21 Apr 2010 - 2:45 PM

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Pretty much any of the full frame DSLRs should meet your needs, Nikon D3X (D3 or D700 if you can live with the smaller megapixel counts), Canon 5d mkII or 1ds mkIII or Sony A850 or A900. Lenses and lighting systems will probably play an important part of your considerations.

maroondah

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21 Apr 2010 - 3:21 PM

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If its not a matter of money then the D3X must be high on the list.

LeftForum

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21 Apr 2010 - 5:11 PM

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....although, you don't say what medium format machine you are using. Might be that a digital back for it would be a better option.

Carabosse (e2 Member)

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21 Apr 2010 - 5:23 PM

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Canon 5D Mk II + 24-70L lens should be more than adequate for the task.

Depends on your budget. If the sky's the limit get a Hasselbald H4D-60.

LensYews

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21 Apr 2010 - 8:20 PM

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Quote: Thanks for the replies. From what I have been told, a Nikon D3000 or Canon 1000D is adequate but maybe with a better lens than the standard kit lens, but I haven't a clue. I don't want to spend money on a camera that is way better than what I need.

I'd have thought the D3000 or 1000D, good as they are, don't really have the quality for commercial work. But I guess it depends on your submission requirements, and whether they are ever likely to require the images for other advertising use. e.g if the image is to be used on a billboard a full frame or digital back for your RZ67 would probably be a better bet.

LeftForum

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21 Apr 2010 - 11:07 PM

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Quote: I think that it has to be the Nikon D3x - full frame format with 24 Mp sensor.

Seems totally over the top for the task in hand.

You may well be right. I took the "clue" from the fact that he is currently using medium format trannies - and to achieve anything like that quality from a dSLR would require something like the D3x. But if medium format trannies are, themselves, "over the top for the task" then a lower quality digital file would suffice.

Carabosse (e2 Member)

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22 Apr 2010 - 10:35 AM

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What is your budget for this?