This one of the best classes for taking pictures of fine and fashion jewelry to get professional pictures with entry level or pro DLSR./Mirrorless camera. I will check and review again sample courses again every few weeks to catch tips or refresh my memory for my hobby in product photography,
Thanks for watching everybody. I was a little long winded as some have mentioned, but I think most of you will now understand what's going on and where to go from there. It's my second video, still learning the ropes :) Cheers!
I would agree with diffraction setting in at very high f-stops, however I am amazed on how good the new Nikon 105mm lens is at high F stops like F16 and this lens go right up to F32. Yet, I have not tested it on very small diamonds so I will have to check this out myself to see if a Focus Stack at F8 to F11 is better than using F16 to F22. However, I think the quality of the lens makes a difference and Nikon has a built in diffraction adjustment in its camera menu on D780. I am getting great results on bigger items like watch faces at F16 with Nikon 105mm.
WOW! I had to do a double take of your title post to see if I clicked on the right video. This is photography science 101 😂 Luckily i stayed to watch and learned something 👍
I am a jewelry designer who wants to photograph my own jewelry to post on a website and I know next to nothing about cameras or photography. Is there a particular brand or model you can recommend that I should purchase? As you know cameras can be quite expensive and if I can avoid investing in inferior or inadequate equipment I would be most appreciative. Thank you for your time and your interesting tutorial!
Hire a photographer to do the job. No photographer would think that she or he can create jewlery by himself ... It takes so much more to create a good image than a good camera.
I knew what difraction is and how it effects my pics. but you actually prooved that its not the nikon 105 2.8 defect or my d610. it is the limitations of our equipment in general. thanks for excellent presentation. because what hides behind the art is mere science
I’m looking to photo the color that you see in the scintillation of a diamond. Those flashes of every color of the rainbow that takes your breath. I see it thru the lens but cat catch it!!
This explains alot of what I'm seeing with my pictures and Aperture settings. Thank you so much!!! And have a great safe new years whoever and where ever you are.
Thank you. As a complete amateur, & being a guy, I hate reading camera instructions. Show me how? I got it. Great explanation. Not expecting much w my inexpensive eqpt. But better is good start
Hi what is the pole mount system that the camera head is attached to called and who makes those? I see them in many vids but no info on the camera support sys in use. I see it replaces a pro tripod.
Thanks for your explanation, But i still confused how can that happen, im going to watch your video again and get your explanation.. So the sensor size does affect image quality, if we use apsc sensor and have a less micron size, the maximum aperture that i can take is 10 i guess..
HI ya. Thanks for the vdo its great! But i have a question about the ring. How do you make it stand-up in the shoot? what is your technique? Thank you so much.
+Bob Michael Cobol You just have to work with it and do the shoot/check thing. Apply a very small chunk that doesn't leak out beyond the band. I've been a pro photog for over 25 years and this is one of the most technically challenging products I've run across.
+Mark Chamberlin I am beginner in jewelry photography and it gives me a hard time to get the perfect lightning for this. I'm using a cheap incandescent bulb with 150W and a canon 600D with 18 - 270mm lens. Do you have any suggestions how to get a sharp and best images of jewelry using this product? Thank you. this is my skype ID: bobmichaelcobol.lhr
Good video to bring to people's attention just how much image degradation stopping down creates, only criticism would be if you are going to such lengths to increase quality you really should be using a good lens hood with blanket lighting like that so close to the 'open' lens? A good lens hood would improve the image contrast no end.
Oh goodness I just learned sooo much I was going insane not being able to understand why my Canon 5 D IV is so soft when shooting at 16/18 now ai get it Diffraction!!! Thank you 🙏 subscribe just for the piece of information!!
Someone recommended that I use my 300mm lense when I'm shooting my jewelry in macro but it won't focus! Is this the right lense to use, or is it just me ?lol
We use macro lenses all the time, and yes they gives better sharpness. About focus stacking, yes! Sometimes we use this. Sometimes not. Depends on what outcome you are looking for.
Question: When we used to shoot with film did we have less a problem with diffraction than with using a sensor? I used to use view cameras and stop way down to f/32 or smaller.
Lonnie Paulson Hi Lonnie, diffraction occurs because light bends around an edge. That's it. It has essentially nothing to do with film, or digital sensors, or even lenses. As you see in my "wave simulator" in my video, the smaller the opening, the more you have waves going "everywhere". You still get an airy disk that gets created as well. Film does have a grain size, and ultimately a resolving resolution. I'm not a physicist but I believe this is just the laws of light that state waves will start bending and degradation of image quality happens.
+Lonnie Paulson shutter blades are causing the light to defraction. The larger the film you use the more sharp you can get your final. But with smaller 35mm film the grain can be an issue when you magnify in, vs say a 40mpixel sensor. This is why before 8x10 cams were the norm for jewelry. 4x5 can get you great results on film. Good lenses also help.
Just uploaded how I shoot jewelry in “a day in my life” working version, I’ve been shooting jewelry for 4 years full time and plan on doing tons of tutorials ❤️
Good attempt to do a video but you failed to tell the whole story. Diffraction does not only depend on the camera used, it also greatly depends on the lens! As a matter of fact, Diffraction is a character or a lens, but different sensor sizes react differently to this character. You also mentioned that shooting f8 is sharper than shooting f16, which is true, but for your particular lens you're using (Canon 100mm macro) it's center sharpness is sharpest at f4! I'm also confused on what you have between the lens and the camera body (is that a macro ring??) if so, then you'll get crappy images shooting in any aperture. I personally shoot up to f22 on my Canon 100mm L IS with no issues because I apply sharpness in post and do not see any difference after doing so compared to f8 shots even while zoomed in 100%, but again that's a better lens than the one you're using. I'm saying this because unless you mention this during your video, beginners with not know that the lens choice matters and think it's only the camera that will determine the outcome!
+Bob Michael Cobol I would be lying if I tell you that I know the perfect camera/lens combination for shooting at high aperture values. I just know that the canon 100mm macro L IS lens is great up to f22. You just need to clean your sensor very well before shooting at this setting. I use a 5D III & i'm happy with the results.
Hey A selo! Can u help bit please Iam using mark 3 5d for taking jewellery photography. Also orbitvu alphashot micro but the metal shines is not popping up coming like plasticy. Please feed back thanks!!!
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Hello Vadim.
That's first time that anyone so well explained what was going on in the diffraction and how it affects your photo.
Thanks a lot.
This one of the best classes for taking pictures of fine and fashion jewelry to get professional pictures with entry level or pro DLSR./Mirrorless camera. I will check and review again sample courses again every few weeks to catch tips or refresh my memory for my hobby in product photography,
One of the best classes on product photography. I will check your other videos. Thanks.
Wow, thanks!
Thanks for watching everybody. I was a little long winded as some have mentioned, but I think most of you will now understand what's going on and where to go from there.
It's my second video, still learning the ropes :) Cheers!
Dear, thank you for this. what if the lens was 100mm macro L . still make the same diffractions?
A great refresher course video on props and Jewelry. Thanks.
One of my favorite videos. Glad this pop up again.
I would agree with diffraction setting in at very high f-stops, however I am amazed on how good the new Nikon 105mm lens is at high F stops like F16 and this lens go right up to F32. Yet, I have not tested it on very small diamonds so I will have to check this out myself to see if a Focus Stack at F8 to F11 is better than using F16 to F22. However, I think the quality of the lens makes a difference and Nikon has a built in diffraction adjustment in its camera menu on D780. I am getting great results on bigger items like watch faces at F16 with Nikon 105mm.
Hope to see another sample class again this spring. Great job as always.
Excellent video. Thanks Vadim!!
Yay! More science-physics explanations please! You're a legend!
mind blown, you are a stud -- thanks oodles
WOW! I had to do a double take of your title post to see if I clicked on the right video. This is photography science 101 😂 Luckily i stayed to watch and learned something 👍
great tutorial. could you help me find the 2nd part which shows focus stacking
I am a jewelry designer who wants to photograph my own jewelry to post on a website and I know next to nothing about cameras or photography. Is there a particular brand or model you can recommend that I should purchase? As you know cameras can be quite expensive and if I can avoid investing in inferior or inadequate equipment I would be most appreciative. Thank you for your time and your interesting tutorial!
Hire a photographer to do the job. No photographer would think that she or he can create jewlery by himself ... It takes so much more to create a good image than a good camera.
do you need anyone to make jewelry example for you ? we are jewelry factory in china
I knew what difraction is and how it effects my pics. but you actually prooved that its not the nikon 105 2.8 defect or my d610. it is the limitations of our equipment in general. thanks for excellent presentation. because what hides behind the art is mere science
Thanks man, you really put some effords on this video. very helpfull.
I’m looking to photo the color that you see in the scintillation of a diamond. Those flashes of every color of the rainbow that takes your breath. I see it thru the lens but cat catch it!!
I think it also depends on the lens. Many macro lenses for example show low diffraction even at f16 to f22 and have a minimum aperture of f32.
So useful, thank you 🙏🏽
Best explanation of this effect I have seen anywhere.
Thanks this completely make sense to me
HI. I don't understand. Which lens did you use it?
This explains alot of what I'm seeing with my pictures and Aperture settings. Thank you so much!!! And have a great safe new years whoever and where ever you are.
Thanks for the optics class and the video too.
Are you coming to London uk? Good content
What do you think about using a light box to take pictures?
Very helpful. So well explained. I finally understand. Thank you.
Tricia Williamson thank you!
Thank you. As a complete amateur, & being a guy, I hate reading camera instructions. Show me how? I got it. Great explanation. Not expecting much w my inexpensive eqpt. But better is good start
Glad it help. Thank you.
Very helpful, you're a very good teacher! Thanks :)
damn , some physic and science stuff there
Hi what is the pole mount system that the camera head is attached to called and who makes those? I see them in many vids but no info on the camera support sys in use. I see it replaces a pro tripod.
one of the best explanations ever
What is the best kind of Diffusion Rosco filter to use for a cone to photograph jewelry?
Which is the best recommend lens do you use to shoot jewelry?
*note* I have low budget.
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Great tutorial. - Have only just come across your channel and this was the first piece I watched - Great...I've subscribed.
Thanks for your explanation,
But i still confused how can that happen, im going to watch your video again and get your explanation..
So the sensor size does affect image quality, if we use apsc sensor and have a less micron size, the maximum aperture that i can take is 10 i guess..
Thanks for this video. I didn't know diffraction could do so much damage at f16 and above. Your video saved me a lot of trouble. Cheers mate!!
HI ya. Thanks for the vdo its great! But i have a question about the ring. How do you make it stand-up in the shoot? what is your technique? Thank you so much.
+Pally Supatra Try a very small piece of beeswax. The best is museum clay.
+Mark Chamberlin How to use this clay properly, so that the shadows or reflection can be seen perfectly?
+Bob Michael Cobol You just have to work with it and do the shoot/check thing. Apply a very small chunk that doesn't leak out beyond the band. I've been a pro photog for over 25 years and this is one of the most technically challenging products I've run across.
+Mark Chamberlin I am beginner in jewelry photography and it gives me a hard time to get the perfect lightning for this. I'm using a cheap incandescent bulb with 150W and a canon 600D with 18 - 270mm lens. Do you have any suggestions how to get a sharp and best images of jewelry using this product? Thank you.
this is my skype ID: bobmichaelcobol.lhr
Hello, can you tell us what is the software name?
Thank you!
Good video to bring to people's attention just how much image degradation stopping down creates, only criticism would be if you are going to such lengths to increase quality you really should be using a good lens hood with blanket lighting like that so close to the 'open' lens? A good lens hood would improve the image contrast no end.
Good upload. Very interesting
Thank you!
Just do focus stacking
Aperture at f8
In multiple shots and combine multiples shots into one focus stacked photo
Oh goodness I just learned sooo much I was going insane not being able to understand why my Canon 5 D IV is so soft when shooting at 16/18 now ai get it Diffraction!!! Thank you 🙏 subscribe just for the piece of information!!
Thank you, Elizabeth!
Excellent tutorial. Quality.
Very informative.. lots of info.. kinda boring but when your getting into the weeds on any subject that tends to happen..lol thanks for the vid.
Lots of Love (lol) for this video.
Someone recommended that I use my 300mm lense when I'm shooting my jewelry in macro but it won't focus! Is this the right lense to use, or is it just me ?lol
hell no lol. For jewelry, you can use 60mm - 105 mm
Great Tutorial !
Just wow
Great! Thanks!
Try more suitable macro lens. Use in C1 profile for you lens and camera.Try focus stacking when you really shoot macro.
We use macro lenses all the time, and yes they gives better sharpness.
About focus stacking, yes! Sometimes we use this. Sometimes not. Depends on what outcome you are looking for.
Really great video! Thank You for posting it.
John
Super Video tutorial
Question: When we used to shoot with film did we have less a problem with diffraction than with using a sensor? I used to use view cameras and stop way down to f/32 or smaller.
exactly what I was thinking, because I do most of my shooting on film
Lonnie Paulson Hi Lonnie, diffraction occurs because light bends around an edge. That's it. It has essentially nothing to do with film, or digital sensors, or even lenses. As you see in my "wave simulator" in my video, the smaller the opening, the more you have waves going "everywhere". You still get an airy disk that gets created as well. Film does have a grain size, and ultimately a resolving resolution. I'm not a physicist but I believe this is just the laws of light that state waves will start bending and degradation of image quality happens.
EpicMind Studio what about the photons?
+Lonnie Paulson shutter blades are causing the light to defraction. The larger the film you use the more sharp you can get your final. But with smaller 35mm film the grain can be an issue when you magnify in, vs say a 40mpixel sensor. This is why before 8x10 cams were the norm for jewelry. 4x5 can get you great results on film. Good lenses also help.
Very helpful
cool thanks!
Supercool!
Tilt-Shift f5,6
Nice
Side lobes. Same principal in radio transmission.
Just uploaded how I shoot jewelry in “a day in my life” working version, I’ve been shooting jewelry for 4 years full time and plan on doing tons of tutorials ❤️
I know .. ssshhh!
Good attempt to do a video but you failed to tell the whole story. Diffraction does not only depend on the camera used, it also greatly depends on the lens! As a matter of fact, Diffraction is a character or a lens, but different sensor sizes react differently to this character. You also mentioned that shooting f8 is sharper than shooting f16, which is true, but for your particular lens you're using (Canon 100mm macro) it's center sharpness is sharpest at f4! I'm also confused on what you have between the lens and the camera body (is that a macro ring??) if so, then you'll get crappy images shooting in any aperture.
I personally shoot up to f22 on my Canon 100mm L IS with no issues because I apply sharpness in post and do not see any difference after doing so compared to f8 shots even while zoomed in 100%, but again that's a better lens than the one you're using.
I'm saying this because unless you mention this during your video, beginners with not know that the lens choice matters and think it's only the camera that will determine the outcome!
+Ammar Selo . So what is the best camera (canon model???) and lens should I use to get a perfect shot for jewelries? Any suggestions please? Thanks
+Bob Michael Cobol I would be lying if I tell you that I know the perfect camera/lens combination for shooting at high aperture values. I just know that the canon 100mm macro L IS lens is great up to f22. You just need to clean your sensor very well before shooting at this setting. I use a 5D III & i'm happy with the results.
Hey A selo! Can u help bit please Iam using mark 3 5d for taking jewellery photography. Also orbitvu alphashot micro but the metal shines is not popping up coming like plasticy. Please feed back thanks!!!
Too technical....
TOpp
Unnecessarily technical for average jewelry photographer. Pass on it. Ugh!
Why do you think so? Its very informative lesson about aperture
handsome ;)
my wife's tg4 takes far better photos than all the gear.
Great Tutorial!