Camera help plus photo questions

[Stealth4]

I have no idea about cameras and have just been using my iPhone. I have purchased a lighting kit but I am looking to buy a canera too. I prefer not to spend much but if I have to then I will.

Can anyone help. Would a $100 compact camera do or am I better off getting a srl camera for taking eBay photos. I don't sell anything shiny, mostly small products like phone accessories and other items maybe a4 sized.

Been researching with no luck. Any help will be very much appreciated

[yupitsme]

what kind of iPhone do you have??? I remember taking a few pics with mine before and came out GREAT! If you have a 4S or iPhone 5 you should be fine! and you should be fine with the lighting kit

[Stealth4]

I just have a regular iPhone. So you think a average compact digital camera will do? I mean its better than iPhone ? Also I prefer to keep my phone for personal use taking pics of kids

[SaiJin]

It will do. Just do a search on google about lighting. Lighting enviroment is the key.
And learn about the camera settings too

[Stealth4]

I bought the lighting kit

[MM78]

If you use your phone, make sure to wipe the data off those pics....

[Stealth4]

Originally Posted by MM78

If you use your phone, make sure to wipe the data off those pics....

Thanks I do do that. Just still confused what to buy. I won't be using my phone anymore. My phone is always at risk as kids take it when I am not looking lol

[MM78]

Originally Posted by Stealth4

Thanks I do do that. Just still confused what to buy. I won't be using my phone anymore. My phone is always at risk as kids take it when I am not looking lol

I just purchased a GE X400 on ebay for around $50, had a small scratch on the lcd, nothing fancy or spectacular but it works perfect.

[Stonecold]

I just bought a $99 dollar Nikon...takes great pics......but how do you take the date off? and is is really that important??

[MM78]

Originally Posted by Stonecold

I just bought a $99 dollar Nikon...takes great pics......but how do you take the date off? and is is really that important??

Exif Image Cleaner.
How Important is it?
Answer: Depends on how paranoid you are.
Personally, I rather not have any info saved on the images I may use across multiple accounts.

[Stealth4]

Ok just bought a canon for $159. I will test it out

[Stealth4]

Taking photos is sooo much work!!

[MM78]

Originally Posted by Stealth4

Taking photos is sooo much work!!

I actually enjoy taking the pics! lol.

[JJGold]

Originally Posted by Stealth4

Taking photos is sooo much work!!

Yes, but do it right the first time and you'll have an excellent listing pic for a long time. Quality photos go a long way in convincing buyers to even open your listing in the first place.

[GreenBean]

A photo tells a thousand words

Good photos means good sales

Good Luck

[rsot]

Originally Posted by Stealth4

Taking photos is sooo much work!!

Too funny - it is a necessary step to support your sales.

Canon has some nice quality cameras - hope your model serves you well

[AuctionsDenied]

Originally Posted by Stealth4

Taking photos is sooo much work!!

Photos are the key to selling your merchandise. This is where you should put the effort into.

I remember the time before digital cameras came into effect when I would take pictures, develop the roll, scan them into the computer and then do all the cropping, resizing, etc.

So many tools nowadays to help make listing more efficient.

I am sure a handful of people remember those days.

[Stealth4]

Originally Posted by rsot

Too funny - it is a necessary step to support your sales.

Canon has some nice quality cameras - hope your model serves you well

Lol not really. I am going to exchange it today because the battries r not rechargeable and have changed it twice in one night !

[Dmshark25]

Wow that uses a lot of power especially for regular batteries

[Dmshark25]

@ auctionsdenied, yep technology has come a long way in the last 15 years, makes everything so much easier

[Stealth4]

All my photos have shadows too!!! Such a pain

[GreenBean]

@Stealth

Have to get the lighting right from the start.

Wise move exchanging that canon. Too unreliable.