The Top Four Cameras for Aesthetic Medical Photography

So, is good camera equipment worth the investment?

Aesthetic Record’s app takes great shots and it’s perfect for your client images. Cell phones, however, are notorious for distorting the face. Youve probably noticed it with selfies or pictures of friends-When you try to get up close features can change significantly.The intricacies of facial photography should get special attention when you want to highlight a patient for ad campaigns.

Tiny adjustments made by the human eye are mimicked by a good camera and lens combination. Noses and chins maintain their actual ratio and the image as a whole is just more accurate.

Aesthetic photography systems dont need to break the bank either, you can get a great camera and lens for under $1500 any day of the week. Significantly less if you have time to shop around. If your budget is tight try Craigslist or a local app like Offer Up. People take up photography all the time and theres a steady stream of good used equipment if you know what youre looking for. Good medical photography software will be compatible with most digital uploads.

Any D-SLR camera body that has a detachable lens option should be fine for these shots so your decision can be based almost entirely on your budget. Bodies typically vary in price based on their overall durability. In a clinical environment, this won’t be an issue so save your money unless you plan to take it on the road.

A few of the most popular and highly rated options are:

Nikon D500: $1500-$1600

Canon EOS 7D Mark II: $900-$130

Canon EOS Rebel Series: $550-700

Nikon D3400: $350-$450

Your medical photography system needs a great lens, so what do the portrait pros look for?

Aperture

Simply put aperture is all about light, its the cameras pupil and it dictates the quality of your image. If your clinic or spa has areas with good lighting aperture wont be an issue but if you struggle with low lighting then its crucial.

A higher aperture can take great pics in low light. A lens that has an aperture of f/1.2 or above is best and fortunately, most cameras meet or exceed this standard.

Focal Length

Do you want to see the entire farm or a single goat? How about a specific spot on that single goat? These are questions of focal length, the most basic measurement in photography that dictates how much of a scene we actually capture.

Choosing a Lens: Prime Vs. Zoom

Portrait photographers love their prime lenses because they narrow the focal length of each shot without any hassle. Primes have a preset focal length that gives the photographer the option to move around their subject while maintaining sharp images.

Zoom lenses move for you and give you a greater range. In general zooms are far more versatile than primes, however, if you are planning to use your camera solely for aesthetic shots most experts will tell you to get a prime lens.

Your aesthetic software needs to be robust enough to handle these sharp images and for the best results, you will want a lens that is at least 80mm. Also, be sure to double check the lens and body for compatibility if you are buying them separately.

A few of the top-rated lenses are:

Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 PRO D Macro Lens for Nikon Auto Focus Digital and Film Cameras: $375-$440

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens: $799-$850

Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM Lens: $499-$550

Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens: $875-$905

Buying a combination lens and camera is often the most economical route, these are among the best in their class:

Nikon N55 35mm SLR Camera with 28-80mm Zoom Lens: $600-$799

Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera w/ EF-S 18-55mm IS + EF-S 75-300mm Lens Bundle: $550-$700

Camera equipment varies widely in price and it’s always worth your time to shop around. In addition to new and used equipment take a look at refurbished pieces that include a decent warranty.

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