How to take great pictures of coils and equipment used?

[theepicpath]

So I'm getting to the point where I want to build coils more seriously to sell on ebay or maybe even to some local vape shops. So I want to be able to take some really nice pictures of my work that I can post on social media or on listing. From the research I've done lighting is a big factor and I already plan on making a light box with some cloth and framing and a few lights. But what I want to know is what kind of camera should I get, or rather what kind of camera specifications should i look for. Do I need to buy a macro lens?

 

[aspr]

Most guys use a cheap clip on macro lens on their cellphone

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262703070980

 

[theepicpath]

Yea Ive tried lens like that before it's hard to center it and get a super crisp shot but some do work. I'm just looking to go the full blown camera route can i would mind having a nice camera on hand.

 

[LizClark0910]

Yea Ive tried lens like that before it's hard to center it and get a super crisp shot but some do work. I'm just looking to go the full blown camera route can i would mind having a nice camera on hand.

Fuji finepix 4200, fantastic bridge camera.
Has all characteristics of a dslr.
Inexpensive, plus with a tri-pod & the right settings you can photo the moons craters!
My "Supermoon" shot...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BM1zaz-hmn6/

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[cynkrzy]

What he said^^^. You'll find that light is more important than just about anything else for good macro photography

 

[aspr]

this was taken with a clip on phone lense

Build and photo by @raymo2u

 

[theepicpath]

this was taken with a clip on phone lense

Build and photo by @raymo2u

wow that look really good and that has to be like 50g

 

[aspr]

wow that look really good and that has to be like 50g

46g. He posts alot of good stuff.
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