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<p>THose lamps I mentioned are not continuous, but I don't really know which would be more versatile. Flash or continuous ?</p>

<p>Well I definetely would like to have some other object in the scene to make the feeling right. Thanks for advice with hard like for copy artwork, it's usefull anyways.<br>

The material of my pictures is cotton canvas (printed). It's rather matte (it's not simulating oil painting). Do you think If I take two 300W lamps + 2 softboxes I should get the decent result ?<br>

BTW: are such lamps good for micro photography in studio ( e.g. for small figures http://www.tabletop-terrain.com/stu/archives/2009/orcDippingDry.JPG )</p>

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Well I think that 1500$+ would be out of my budget.

I can afford maybe 700$ ( it's just amateur stuff ).

 

I haven't tried anything yet, I'm trying to catch some theory first.

<p>Thanks a lot for replies.<br /> Actually I'm not that newbie :) ( didn't think that you would explain me the tripod or irfan stuff :) )<br /> I have tripod, my DSLR is 60D with kit 18-55 mm and canon's 50 mm prime, 100 mm macro and easy access to 24-70L. Don't any flash or lamps yet ( besides the flash on the camera )<br /> My products are 30x30 cm. ( about 12x12 inches )<br /> I can't take my product and furniture outside because of the weather. Anyways I'd like to buy some cheap softbox(es) and lamps, just don't know what kind of stuff would be fine for me.<br /> PS.<br /> It would be nice if I could later use softboxes for macro studio photo if that's even possible.</p>

<p>Hello,<br>

First of all please have in mind that i'm a newbie. I have small business and need to take a photo of my pictures, which look like this:<br>

http://www.badpony.pl/161,youre-my-heart.html ( it's not in english but you can still see the photos )</p>

<p>I would like to arrange the scene to come up with an effect as on this photo :<br>

http://cdn.home-designing.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/blue-red-poster-prints.jpg<br>

It's bright, clear and crisp.<br>

Would You please advise me what lamps and setup should I have, but please have in mind that i'm on budget here, so can't afford anything fancy.<br>

Thanks a lot</p>

 

<p>Thanks a lot for all responses! I can learn from them a lot. For a time being i'm gonna stick with macro lens ( as I don't feel confident enough to experiment :) ). <br />In Poland where I stay 60mm is about460$ and 100mm ( both Canon Macro ) is 527$. For me it's no difference. Do you think it would be wise idea to buy 100 mm instead of 60 ? I've read tests, i know you can stand further from the object to take a photo with 100, and 60 might be slightly sharper but there is more vignette. And ofcourse 100 is FF compatible... but I haven't found an answer which lens would be better for my needs ( posted in first post of this topic ). What i haven't mentioned above is fact i will probably use the macro lens to take some portait photos of my newborn baby too. I know both of these lens can do it fine though. So 60 mm Macro or 100 mm Macro ?</p>

<p>Thx for your replies.<br>

Indeed I bought 60D body and not thinking to switch to FF anytime soon.<br>

I think I will stick with 60mm then. Should get any filter or hood with it ( or maybe some other accesories ?)</p>

<p>Hello,<br>

I'm new to photo world and would appreciate all help from advanced users!<br>

I need a good lens for photos of my artwork (to show off stuff like business card, brochures, paper texture ). I already own kit 18-55 and 50 mm prime.<br>

I was thinking about buying Canon 60 mm Macro lens. Will it be good for photos like those ?<br /> <a href="http://www.newco81-design.com/images/slides/logo-cairn.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.newco81-design.com/images...logo-cairn.jpg</a><br /> and<br /> <a href="http://piggrab.com/wp-content/uploads/Black-And-White-Business-Card-Design-In-Simple-Form-9.jpg" target="_blank">http://piggrab.com/wp-content/upload...ple-Form-9.jpg</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://www.behance.net/gallery/ALUaCompany-Book/2756837" target="_blank">ALU</a><br /> (especially pictures <br /> <a href="http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles5/105277/projects/2756837/bf965df996d32b6eaa86ca1fc02ded83.jpg" target="_blank">http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles...1fc02ded83.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles5/105277/projects/2756837/7a48cdd6e2305633b8b700495e023cb7.jpg" target="_blank">http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles...495e023cb7.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles5/105277/projects/2756837/862ae810d452e6bd775a55d06e20239d.jpg" target="_blank">http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles...d06e20239d.jpg</a><br /> )<br>

I've seen some amazing stuff on pixelpeeper made with Canon 60 mm Macro but that were mainly close-ups and sometimes i need something that can take nice photo of brouche or printed CI elements.<br>

Other idea might be Canon 70-200 f4L but I really don't know what would be better for stuff I mentioned above.</p>