Loren Simons
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I've got a 2,500 budget for macro shoot. Its for jewelry, small gems and such, anyone have any ideas for a good camera and lens? Preferably a canon. Thanks :thumbsup:
Help needed, budget for macro shoot
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Jeremy Ordan
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So you need a camera, light tent, lights, and macro lens.... really no need for high end flash or macro flash/ring lights for this type of gig.
Is $2500 your budget for the gig or what you are getting paid and from which you hope to pocket some cash?
Either way:
Canon Rebel XTi $534
Canon 50mm f2.5 Macro $239
or
Canon 100mm Macro f/2.8 $469
or
my favorite macro, Sigma 105mm f2.8 for $399
Plus
(I like Bogen but other people don't) but Tripod and Head $481
Light Tent
Cheap solution for $179
Mid Level Solution for $665
You'll also need some memory cards.
Camera and lens you can buy used, or better yet, you can rent and save money... In fact you could rent a 5D and the lens for under $300 for an entire week... most likely throw in a tripod for an extra $100 and you have saved a ton of money.
Then again, I don't know what you're looking for and I've invested enough time into this
Is $2500 your budget for the gig or what you are getting paid and from which you hope to pocket some cash?
Either way:
Canon Rebel XTi $534
Canon 50mm f2.5 Macro $239
or
Canon 100mm Macro f/2.8 $469
or
my favorite macro, Sigma 105mm f2.8 for $399
Plus
(I like Bogen but other people don't) but Tripod and Head $481
Light Tent
Cheap solution for $179
Mid Level Solution for $665
You'll also need some memory cards.
Camera and lens you can buy used, or better yet, you can rent and save money... In fact you could rent a 5D and the lens for under $300 for an entire week... most likely throw in a tripod for an extra $100 and you have saved a ton of money.
Then again, I don't know what you're looking for and I've invested enough time into this