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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
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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
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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
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It will do. Just do a search on google about lighting. Lighting enviroment is the key.
And learn about the camera settings too
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I bought the lighting kit
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If you use your phone, make sure to wipe the data off those pics....
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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
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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.
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I just bought a $99 dollar Nikon...takes great pics......but how do you take the date off? and is is really that important??
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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.
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Ok just bought a canon for $159. I will test it out
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Taking photos is sooo much work!!
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Taking photos is sooo much work!!
I actually enjoy taking the pics! lol.
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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.
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A photo tells a thousand words

Good photos means good sales

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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
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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.
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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 !
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Wow that uses a lot of power especially for regular batteries
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@ auctionsdenied, yep technology has come a long way in the last 15 years, makes everything so much easier
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All my photos have shadows too!!! Such a pain
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@Stealth

Have to get the lighting right from the start.

Wise move exchanging that canon. Too unreliable.

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