simons blog 2: Unit 306 Theme 1 Products , Equipment and assignment ideas

Assignment ideas

I like to take photos of advertising for products i hope to get 10 good images

I intend to use water somehow in the photos

I will use a fish tank and dyes

maybe some close ups

My equipment for Products Studio

I have my camera a canon 450d

The EOS 450D blends an uncompromising performance with ease of use in a lightweight, ergonomic body. Capture your world with a 12.2 mega pixel CMOS sensor and the very latest Canon technologies. The 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor gives you plenty of detail for poster-size prints and extra flexibility when cropping. Sensitive in low light and virtually noise-free, Canon's CMOS sensors are also remarkably power-efficient. The EOS 450D captures up to 3.5 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 53 large JPEG images. The 9 AF points are spread out across the frame to better accommodate off-center subjects. The central AF

LENSES

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8

The cheapest canon lens you can buy new , I was recommend this lens and I've seen many good reviews so i brought i was not disappointed. I have used for it every part of photography and is my most used lens the nifty fifty it has a great wide aperture of f/1.8 so is great for depth of filed shots

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Specifications
Frame Coverage	35mm
Lens Construction (groups)	5
Lens Construction (elements)	6
No. of Diaphragm Blades	5
Minimum Aperture	22
Closest Focusing Distance	0.45m (17.7")
Maximum Magnifcation	0.15x
Filter Diameter	52mm
Maximum Diameter x Length	68.2mm x 41mm (2.7" x 1.6")
Weight	130g (4.6oz)

TAMRON SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II MACRO 1:1

My macro lens will be the main lens are use for advertising

Focal length	60mm
35mm equivalent focal length	93mm
Diagonal angle of view	27°
Maximum aperture	F2.0
Minimum aperture	F22
Lens Construction	14 elements/ 10 groups
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Minimum focus distance	0.23m
Minimum Working Distance	100mm (3.94in.)
Maximum magnification Ratio	1:1
Image stabilization	No
Filter thread	55mm
Weight	400g (14.1 oz)
Dimensions	73mm diameter x 80mm length (2.9 x 3.15 in)
Compatible Mounts	For Canon, Nikon, Sony

	AC Studio flash 336v
	Compact, lightweight but powerful . Flash power control, full, half or quarter power. Fire by sync lead test button or slave 208W AC Slave Flash Wide Angle A TRIPOD
	A might use my tripod for some shots to help with sharpness
	A FLASH GUN I have the jessops 360 AFD it will help with exposure A SYNC CORD Perhaps the simplest way to get your flash off the camera, a sync cord fits on your camera’s hotshoe at one end, and via a length of coiled cable provides a mount for your flashgun at the other end. Hopefully are be able to capture my 10 macro shots using my equipment .