Dental Photography Equipment | Canon Nikon Sony | ULTIMATE GUIDE 2021 | Part 1
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- In this video I cover all the essential equipment you need for dental photography! I cover Canon, Nikon and Sony setups and explain how you can decide what's best for you. In part 2 of the series, I will cover dental photography settings and in part 3 I will cover dental photography techniques.
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3-part photography series
📸 Equipment ✔ : • Dental Photography Equ...
⚙ Settings ✔ : • Dental Photography Set...
🦷 Technique ✔ : • Dental Photography Tec...
⏲ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Why you should get your own camera
01:20 - The set up explained
02:19 - The body - Canon vs Nikon vs Sony
03:56 - Mirrorless camera, the future?
05:13 - The lens
06:54 - The flash
09:02 - Diffusers + DIY option
10:18 - Batteries
10:54 - SD Card
11:04 - Camera bag
11:21 - Cheek/lip retractors + contrasters
12:19 - Mirrors
14:04 - Extras
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3-part photography series
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⚙ Settings ✔ : ruclips.net/video/CrdeiiXNpxY/видео.html
🦷 Technique ✔ : ruclips.net/video/uWU7cd2oF90/видео.html
Hi where should I find the equipment recommendations ?
I have a Nikon D750 and I want to buy a good macro lens and flash to that ( compatible ones)
Thank you 🙏🏽 for the awesome video
I dont understand why this vid is not blowing up..so easily summarized,beautifully edited...Excellent job
Thank you so much Dr kakkar we appreciate your kindness🙏🏼
Great job at demystifying dental photography! Cant wait for the rest of the series :)
Thank you Dina!
I fully respect the effort, you made it simple gave links and provided in depth knowledge. Spot on for someone who is new to dental photography
Thank you so much for your support Hassan!
This is very useful and very comprehensive. Thanks for your info.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much, it was very informative, love it.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much, I love the way you present this complicated subject. It helps me to have a clear piture about dental photography equipments.
Thank you for watching!
This 15 mins video is more effective and realistic than 1 hr class at school! Big thanks for the great video!
Thank you so much for your kind words Vicky!
Thank you so much very informative video👍👍
No problem at all!
Thanks you so much for this video so helpful OMG :) !
Thank you for watching!
You are right about not being a whole lot of info online on crop sensor mirrorless for dentistry. I used to work with canon full frame DSLR many years. However I just put together a very nifty set up that I am absolutely loving. For starters decided to go with Fuji of all brands because of their entry level xt200 mirror less with its huge screen (great for chimping as we do with focus peaking). With that the 65mm laowa apochromatic lens + the well known neewer ring flash. Laowa's lens is ridiculously light and small! 65mm equals 100 in full frame so no sacrifices in terms of magnification. Not only that it is actually a 2:1! I think you guys need to check it out as the difference in weight/size is critical specially for roaming specialist dentists like myself.
Oh wow that's an amazing set up! I didn't think to consider a set up like that at all! The Loawa lens is so lightweight as well, definitely something to check out! Thank you 🙌
P.s I'm a sucker for chimping as well hahaha 😂😂😂
Thank you for short yet extensive
Glad it was helpful!
Really appreciate you giving advice about mirrorless, I agree it's got huge dental photography potential but nobody seems to be talking about it!
Exactly! 👌🏼
What about Olympus (OM Systems ) although it has smallest sensor .. your not needing images for large prints.. it’s so compact & light
This series has been very helpful. Do you have tips to prevent water spots from forming on the mirrors?
Hi Dr Andrew!
Have a look at this guide on sterilising mirrors. They recommend wrapping it with a paper towel before sterilisation.
ukdentistry.co.uk/pdf/Dental_Photo_Mirrors_Cleaning_instructions_and_tips.pdf
I don't mind water spots on my mirrors because I always run the mirror under hot water to warm them up and wipe them gently with a microfibre cloth. This way I get rid of water marks and the heated mirror doesn't fog up in the mouth!
great lesson thank you
Thank you for watching 🙌🏼
Thanks for sharing, great job you have simplified it so much.
Somehow I am skeptical about using any flash, for the past 10 years I have been using a basic Nikon DSLR with nikon 105mm lens and find it so heavy to use
Thank you for watching! I agree, camera setups can become very heavy!
Damn this video is lit, great job. Any chance you guys would be able to do the same thing but for filming procedures? I made sure to look at your channel before asking but I didn't find one. Thanks again for the info, subbed!
Thanks for the sub! We’re going to release something soon with regards to actual treatment footage hopefully. We’ll try our best to make as many as we can!
Great video guys. Do you know much about dental videography and how to take video when doing treatment ie tripods, camera type over head mounts
The best way to do it is probably to attach a camera to a microscope and then the audience sees exactly what you see without compromising on what you see. Of course not everyone has a microscope and so there are other equipment you can buy to help record your work like attaching a camera to a boom arm connected to the dental light, or a camera above your loupes. This is quite a topic and we need to look into it further to be honest!
Super useful! Thanx
No worries at all!
This is gold!!!
Really glad you found it useful 🙏🏼
I have a mirrorless and didn’t know about focus peaking, thank you!!
I have the YN14EX Youngnou ring flash and it has been wonderful, do you have any recommendations for diffusers?
Unfortunately there is not any ring flash diffusers for this flash
Hi, thank you for the good video and information. I'm curious to know if you have any recommendation for an alternative to the sony 90mm macro lens to be used on a sony a6400. Thanks
Unfortunately there's no any other good option. There is also a samyang macro lens but it is manual focus only and the lens quality is not as good as the Sony.
Amazing video 🤩🙌
Thank you 🙌
amazing explainations
Thank you for watching Ben!
Very nicely explained 👏👏👏
Thank you Dr. Gore!
As a dental student I am excited to get into photography once I will be in clinic!
Love that👌🏼
@@TwoDentists thank you so much for this incredible video! Please do more on this!
Woah! You have grown so fast :)
Couldn't have done it without all you amazing people 😍
⏲ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Why you should get your own camera
01:20 - The set up explained
02:19 - The body - Canon vs Nikon vs Sony
03:56 - Mirrorless camera, the future?
05:13 - The lens
06:54 - The flash
09:02 - Diffusers + DIY option
10:18 - Batteries
10:54 - SD Card
11:04 - Camera bag
11:21 - Cheek/lip retractors + contrasters
12:19 - Mirrors
14:04 - Extras
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No worries, glad you found it useful!
I have Olympus setup, also worth considering.
Do you mind sharing your exact set-up with which lens and flash you use?
Great video 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm offended i wasn't invited on this video 😂 loved the info tho! Well done broski 👏
Thank you bro! Couldn't have done it without you!
Thank You .
You are welcome!
Hi, great video.
What twin flash & bracket set-up would you recommend for the Canon R10?
I recommend the owl bracket with the godox mf12 twin flash and godox X2T-C trigger
@@TwoDentists thanks for the reply.
Really quality stuff. Left me with more questions than answers aha. Want to invest in a camera for general use as really getting into photography and videography. Is mirrorless something worth investing in (will be using suitable lenses for travel/family) or should I go for the standard canon body to then have down the line for dental photography? - Unfortunately we're not allowed our own camera gear on clinics so won't have any exposure to using it there till after hopefully graduating. But would rather have the best body now for me to have in 3 years time.
Hi Rishi! When it comes to general photography the choice is very wide! Mirrorless cameras are definitely gaining a lot of attraction for general photography and most of the photographers I've seen on RUclips and Instagram at the moment are using mirrorless cameras! They would be great for travel and family as well so I definitely think it's worth investing in one. I have a Sony A6400 myself and it has really helped me get into photography and videography! If you have any other questions feel free to DM me on Instagram 👌
Great video! I just bought canon ring flash MR-14EX and Canon EF 100mm 2.8f Macro. Is both of them compatible with all Canon eos models? I know you recommend 77D as «premium»setup due to built-in wireless transmitter. Will same lens be compatible with 200D?
I will later upgrade to GODOX MF12-DK1 flash system!
Yes they are compatible 👌
Hi Doc, thanks for this video. I was looking into the Sony 7s iii because I want to use it for youtube as well as dental photography. Its more of a video camera but what would be your opinion on using this for those reasons? Thanks
Hi Dr Chichi,
The A7s III is a fantastic camera! The only disadvantage for dental photography would be that it is 12 megapixel compared to other cameras which are higher at around 24. Truthfully I don't think it makes a big difference but if you plan to crop in to your photos significantly then you will have a lower resolution photo.
Hey there,
Is Canon R10+ EF EOS R adaptor+Canon 100mm F/2.8 macro lens+Canon Macro MR 14 EX II a good setup. Please help!!
Hi, I have a Sony mirrorless camera with g Oss macro lens and a twin flash from meiki, could you please upload the settings for the macro lens for Sony and the settings and how to manage with twin flash
Hey we do have a video on this, check out part 2 of the series
Loved your video. What are your thoughts for Cannon Eos RP.I am just choosing because of the brand name.Ibam confused which lens to buy with this.Also which will be better Canon Eos RP or Sony A6400
Hello, I haven't personally used any canon mirrorless cameras for dental photography but I don't see any reason as to why it wouldn't work. However, you will need a lens adapter to fit the canon 100mm macro lens. You will need a Canon EF-EOS M Mount Adapter.
Hello, thanks for all the recommendations. But can you recommend a speedlights for canon?! My camera is canon 700d. I will buy Owlbrackt ballhead and attach the speedlights to it.
Hi Samer, please check out our blog post below for our recommendations. For your setup I would recommend you buy 2x Canon 270EX II Speedlites.
www.twodentists.com/dental-photography-equipment-ultimate-guide-2021/
Any thoughts on using fujifilm mirrorless camera?
Unfortunately we haven't had the chance to test out any Fujifilm cameras. Have you tried?
Great video!
I have a mirrorless Fuji set up (I use Fuji privately). I saw in another video that you like to use the same magnification ratio for certain shots. Unfortunately my Fuji lens/camera have no magnification indicators anywhere (I don't think Sony has either). Do you have a suggestion how make consistently sized pictures? I could print pages of paper with the optimal field of view and try to align it at the beginning of my shoots and dont touch the focus ring from there on, what do you think?
greetings from austria
Hey, the Sony 90mm macro lens does have a magnification ratio indicator, that’s our lens of choice. Which lens are you using on your Fuji set up?
@@TwoDentists I am using the Fujinon 80mm 2.8 macro lens. I think I can focus on an area that is 3 times the size of the sensor, then it would be the same I guess. will try!
@@noodles0101 let us know and maybe we can try think of a solution together if you’re still finding inconsistencies 👌🏼
Hey! Great content. I am looking forward to get a brackets system for my Sony a7III, Sony 90mm macro and Godox M12 flashes.
I have seen some of the available options like Owl Brackets, Fixlite, Photomed R2u system and Indusbello Brackets.
Have you used some of these? Is there any reccomendation you could make to me?
What I’m looking for is to get better light distribution in intraoral photos, get realistic photos (maybe I’m not using softboxes for this reason, or let me know what you think about this), and avoiding shadows in the buccal corridor when shooting frontal smile or retracted photos.
It would be nice to have a portrait photos friendly bracket system, so I don’t need to get the huge ones for these photos.
Keep making videos! You were very simplified but concise.
Greetings from Ecuador!
Hi Daniel, thank you for your message. I have only used the owlbrackey but I find it to be fantastic. It allows you to put the flashes inward to act as ring flash and that will eliminate buccal corridor shadows.
In terms of getting realistic photos, you have to understand that diffusers can make the light softer and can aim to hide imperfections and have a nicer look.
With the owl bracket I find it easy to take the flashes off and hand it to the patient to hold at arm's length away from their face and I stand a few metres away and take portrait shots at F11. This has worked very well for me. I usually use lumiquest bouncers when I take portraits and aeshtic anterior shots.
Hope that was helpful!
Thank you very much! Would you recommend using a baseplate or an L bracket as the ones from smallrig to hold the owl bracket?
I would recommend a base plate 👍
How to record video on dental procedures? what are the set up - next tutorial please
Haha we’re still thinking about how we can do it effectively without too much equipment
what do you think about combining a default 50mm lens with a macrofilter and/or extension tube instead of buying 100mm expensive macro lens.
do you think i can get same similar results, it would be interesting to compare them.
A prime lens that's not macro won't have the magnification ratio displayed on the lens. This would make it difficult to always get consistent shots. I have done it before and it works, but just difficult in terms of consistency!
Hello sir .. Thank you sir for such a nice informative video.
Its black friday time.. which BEST CAMERA SHOULD I BUY for dental photography so that next 10 yrs i not need to upgrade it..
Please do reply
Please follow the link in our description to our blog where we give recommendations. There you will find the premium options that we recommend.
Hi I couldn't find your recommendations for Camera- lens & flash.
It’s on the blog post on our website. www.twodentists.com then go to the thumbnail associated with this video
Wonderful
Thank you!
Which speedlight do you use with your Sony mirrorless set up with owlbrackt?
The Meike mk-mt24
I have old Nicon D40x and consider buying full kit for dental photography, but i don't know if its gonna be good enough. Should i change the camera or stick with the Nikon?
Hi Ismet, my recommendation would be to upgrade if you can afford it :)
Hey, great content. I purchased the products recommended for the Canon budget setup. The recommended adapter ring doesn't seem to be large enough to hold the Yongnuo ring flash. I'm not sure what adapter ring it needs, but the 62-67mm doesn't do the job. Any suggestions?
The ring flash comes with a 67mm thread adapter. You have to put that on and then put on the 62-67 on the lens. You will then be able to put the flash on the lens
@@TwoDentists so I used the adapter that came with the flash and that’s all it needed to secure to the lens. The 62-67mm is not needed, I will return it. Thanks!
Please make a video want to buy camera but so confused please make it as soon as possible or give me a suggestion which one to buy in budget 1200$
This is a video of our recommendations. If you visit the blog in the description, you’ll see more options too. You may struggle with a budget of $1200 unfortunately but have a look at the blog as we do give more budget options from nikon cannon and sony 👌🏼
how do you like your sony for dental videos?
We love our Sony cameras for videography! They are great when attached to a microscope for filming and can also be used to attach to a tripod/C-stand to put over the patients head and record videos 👌🏼 keep in mind you will definitely need some good lighting to help with videos
Hey Guys, what are your thoughts on the Mieke diffuser which came with the twin flash system? GSM sheet diffuser which you mention has better results than the plastic diffuser which came with the kit?
Hi Shilpi, the plastic diffusers are ok but I get much better results with the sheet diffusers as it's a larger source of diffusion. But the plastic diffusion is still better than no diffusion
Thank you so much :)
Hello! I saw all your videos on dental photography, and would really appreciate your help and advice.
I have Nikon D3400 body and Sigma AF 105mm f/2,8 EX DG OS HSM Makro Nikon FX lens. I am considering two options for twin flash on the Owl bracket:
1. 2 × Nikon SB R200 that you suggested, with Nikon SU-800 commander;
2. 2 × Godox MF12 with Godox XPro Transmitter.
Godox option is cheaper, but I am concerned about difference in quality or settings... If Nikon is better- I will go for it. What do you think?
Greetings from Serbia!
Hello Mila!
I would recommend option 1 with the Nikon SB R200. The godox MF12 does not seem to fit the owl bracket and so would not work for that setup. The nikon flash is tried and tested so you know you are getting a reliable flash whereas you might struggle to find help with the godox MF12.
Hope that helps!
Thank you guys!
In what situation would autofocus be used in dental photography
I always use it for portraits and sometimes if I am taking quick photos intra-orally to show patients during their examination. This is where consistenty and magnification ratio is not so important.
Hi! I wanted to know if you recommend a prime lens like 100mm or a Zoom lens like 70-300mm?
Hello! For dental photography you need a MACRO prime lens
@@TwoDentists Thank you for taking the time to respond, I appreciate it.
hi, im trying to decide between the canon RF 85mm F2.0 and the canon 100mm USM, would it be an issue if the 85mm is only 1:2 mag?
The 1:2 magnification ratio means that you will not be able to get extreme closeup macro shots. If this is a concern for you then opt for the 100mm USM. Also, the 85mm RF lens is for mirrorless cameras. What camera body do you have?
Check out this article for more info on the 85mm lens: dentalphotographyschool.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/canon-rf-85-mm-macro-by-dr-mayur-davda.pdf
Do you have any recommendations on mirrorless canon cameras?
I’m a dental student looking to invest in a mid range camera
Can dental photography be done initially without investing in a high end lens?
Hi Mariam, I haven't tried any canon setups so I can't be sure if this works or not but I know the canon M50 is a great body. You would also need a lens adapter to fit a EF or EF
-S macro lens to the M50's EF-M lens mount.
I'm also not sure which flashes work with the M50.
You don't need a high end lens, as I mentioned in the video you can buy second hand lenses as well and from other brands such as saymang and tamron!
I have Sony 6600 is NISSIN ring flash compatible? For Sony ?
Hi Omar, the Nissin MF18 Ring Flash has a sony compatible version which will work with the sony a6600
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Thank you for your support!
My friend i will buy the Canon premium twin flash setup
But i am a little bit confused about the bracket system. When i press the buy option i found the C-S bracket system is out of stock ( so what should i do. Do you recommend me another company ) and spare parts should i buy them like the Universal Mount spare part ,Tightening Screw spare part and supporting stand ??
Or the C-s system is enough
Hi Sami!
You can email the owlbracket team to ask when they will restock. I was in the same position as you and they told me to wait just a few weeks for stock. You don't need to buy any spare parts. Only if you have plan to have very big softboxes attached to your twin flash, you might want to consider getting the supporting stand risers. They allow you to put the whole setup on the table without the softboxes hitting the table.
Alternatively, if owlbracket is out of stock for long, you can buy the the PhotoMed R2 bracket from America.
@@TwoDentists
i see now i found the c-s universal red color one and Raw edition but the black is out of stock : but
1) how many of Supporting Stand - spare part should I buy ?
2) the raw edition is 100$ more do you know what is the raw edition
3) lastly my dear is there any other company can offer the speedlight as the canon ones are a little not expensive . And if i bought from another company should i buy a more part for attachment of the speed light with canon
1) I have checked their website. All models come with supporting stand. You don't need to buy any spare part
2) The raw edition is silver in colour. no other difference
3) I don't know any other company with cheaper speedlites. I doubt you will find anything cheaper than the canon 270EX II Speedlite. A cheaper twin flash light is the Yongnuo YN24EX twin flash.
Please give more guide for mirror less camera in dental photography.
Would you like to know anything specific?
I would like to know more about the different settings for sony@6000 inbuilt lens and flash for intra and extra oral photos.
As mentioned in the video, you will need a macro lens and separate flash for dental photography. The kit lens and inbuilt flash are not suitable.
@@TwoDentists thanks for replying. I like this model for the compact size and autofocus. Apart from clinic I want for hobby.i am a beginner and I am on budget too. Please give me idea on which flash to get along
Check out my flash and lens recommendations on the blog post:
www.twodentists.com/dental-photography-equipment-ultimate-guide-2021/
I have 5200d nikon with 105 macrolens . Is it cropped or not. Kindly tell me as we dont want cropped images as per requirement
Unfortunately that is a crop sensor with a 'crop factor' of 1.5x. However this shouldn't stop you from submitting photos for awards or university. If your requirements say no crop they probably mean for you to not crop it on your computer after you have taken the photo
Plz recommend a long occlusal mirror brand available in India
Plz recommend a lip retractor brand in india
Hey, please have a look at our blog and try to find something similar to what we recommend there. I’m not sure what is and isn’t available specifically in India
is there a stand so that I can place the camera while working on the posterior teeth?
Like a tripod for videos or just so you can place it on the side?
@@TwoDentists yes a tripod or a stand that can capture my work especially for posterior teeth meanwhile not affecting the patient or my vision
This is a really difficult to get decent videos of dental work unless you connect a camera to a microscope. The alternative is to build a rig which you can connect lights and a camera to from the ceiling which of course is really expensive and long to set up. You could use a camera which attaches to the top your loupes or a head-strap but this becomes really heavy after a while. If you get a tripod, you’ll basically need it to be over the patient to be in the correct position which for obvious reasons will be awkward
I am considering the Canon R10 that comes at the same price with the a6400. I like the built quality and size of the Sony mirrorless but I don't like Sonys color science.
Canon always looks more natural.
Also for 1000+ euros I would prefer to get a full frame. I could get a a7rii. But I don't know if the 42mp is an overkill for our job. A7iii costs too much to even consider.
Any ideas?
The canon R10 is definitely a great mirrorless camera and will work perfectly when you get an adapter for the lens. If you prefer the canon colour science don't be scared to get the R10.
And yes, I think 42mp is a bit overkill for us for you will still get fantastic results with the A7rII
@@TwoDentists
Why would I need an ef adapter for the r10? There is the rf 100mm macro lens that costs exactly the same as the older ef version now.
What would you get for the best results? Cheap crop body and expensive lens? Cheap full frame body with expensive lens or expensive body with cheaper lens?
My options are:
R10 body with rf100 macro lens
Full frame RP body with rf100 macro lens
R7 body with ef adapter and Tokina 100mm macro lens.
In all scenarios I am planning to use the same godox mf12 dual flash system.
Its just that the Sony A7ii is too old and the A7iii is too expensive. Also the menu is harder to learn and the colors are a bit off. Too shame because they are built like tanks and I had a good grip when I tried them. Canon bodies feel like a cheap toy compared to Sony.
Also the a6000 series are too small to have a good grip with one hand.
@@michaelk6957 you're right michael with the rf100 lens you wont need an adapter.
Of course the best option will be full frame RP body with RF100 macro lens. But if you're asking what makes more of a difference between lens and body it's difficult to say but generally a full frame sensor will allow more light in and also have better color science. BUT the quality of the glass on the lens can also affect colours. If you can't afford to get RP with RF100 now, get the R7 body with ef adapter and Tokina 100mm macro lens knowing that later down the line you can upgrade to the RF100. Best to start with a better body and upgrade your lens later.
@@TwoDentists Thank you for all the info man! You are awesome!
@@michaelk6957 Thank you for your support Michael!
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Thank you for your support!
I was waiting for that antique slr camera in the thumbnail to show up and it never did🥲
That is a very old camera! I'm not sure if it even works anymore :D
Is canon m50 mirrorless camera ok for dental photography?
Yes you can, but you would need to buy a Canon EF-EOS M Mount Adapter to be able use one of the canon/sigma EF mount lenses. I haven't done this setup myself but I don't see why it wouldn't work 👌🏽
@@TwoDentists thank you for your simple and informative dental photography tutorials. . keep it up!
Thanks for sharing this information!!! What about setting up a LIE interview with you on my RUclips Channel?
Feel free to DM us on IG for a chat
@@TwoDentists will do so for sure 👍