chris_acord

<p>The photos at hi res have a "noise" or "grain" to them at times. For the larger shots with the 50mm I have to be pretty far back to get everything into the frame. Then when I go to post production I notice that things like zipper pulls or fabric details are blurred or just lack that pop. I can get away with a lot with the online images it is the print images that I struggle with sometimes. I feel like I need to be closer to get the detail but can't. Thought that a different lens would help in this matter.<br>

Thanks Devon</p>

<p>Color whacked out on the first upload. Here are a couple more.<br>

Thanks Jim, look forward to feedback.</p><div></div>

<p>I have been slowly upgrading our in-house photography now for 4 years. When I first started they were shooting t-shirts lying on a floor with a lowel tota light and a cool pix camera. We now have a full studio with permanent sweep and plenty of space for overhead, full mannequin shots and table top work. I have upgraded the camera a while back (thank God) to a Nikon D5000. Photos were still not coming out the way I wanted. Crisp, and plenty of detail. I managed to do some homework and had a local photographer recommend changing to a 50mm lens. I did. Photos are good, but I think could be better. We shoot apparel pieces to watches to Stylized catalog cover shots. Something to me is still missing. Still long for a better shot. Any ideas on lens? Below is my current set up.<br>

Nikon D5000<br>

Nikor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G<br>

(so so tri-pod)<br>

Tethered to laptop using Nikon software<br>

Lights are continuous (3) Interfit Super Cool 5 with softboxes.<br>

Any help is much appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>Chris</p>