We’ve all been there — shady-looking eBay listings. The font is giant, red and full of misspellings, but more importantly the pictures of the product are poorly framed and out of focus. You can’t be there to see it in person, so good photos are essential for making a decision. As an eBay seller, the quality of your photos could make or break a sale.
That might lead you to think that a professional camera and tripod are the only way to get the job done. But consider what Amazon reviewer Felis Exotica from New York City had to say about using the iPhone 5S’s camera and pairing it with the Articulating Video Stand from IPEVO:
“Use for my eBay pics. Very handy and quite sturdy. Products are well made and priced very attractively. Can’t say enough about this product. Shipping was great.”
The iPhone and Articulating Video Stand combo can indeed match up against a professional camera — and then some! Let’s look at 6 reasons why.
Versatility — The stand has a swing-arm which can be positioned for a variety of heights, angles, and orientations. With a conventional mini- or full tripod, an inflexible foundation means your options are much more limited. In particular, it’s impossible to position the camera directly over the product, something the Articulating Video Stand does with ease.
Speed — Speed is another win for the iPhone/stand combo, particularly if you have a ton of listings to get through. It’s very easy to readjust the Articulating Video Stand — just pull and point it where you want by hand. A tripod stand will take significantly more futzing before you get the shot you want.
Price — The IPEVO Articulating Video Stand is only $69, while professional cameras can run into the hundreds and hundreds of dollars. And if you already have an iPhone, your only out-of-pocket cost is the stand.
Instant Gratification — Through the new eBay app, taking photos with your phone means instant access to your account so you can post the photos. Etsy even has an app, too. You can also send the photos to your home computer or tablet to do any Photoshop magic. While some newer professional cameras do come with WiFi, they’re quite pricey. Why not take advantage of the phone internet you use every day?
Ease of Use — Professional cameras come with giant manuals for a reason. On the other hand, camera phones are meant to be stupidly simple to use. Why add extra complexity to your life? Skip the endless menus and functions of the pro camera and use an iPhone, which delivers more than enough quality for eBay photos.
Storage — With direct access to iCloud, email, Picasa or Instagram, your storage is virtually endless on a camera phone. With professional cameras, you’ll need to swap out the memory cards and transfer image files, etc. Again, who needs the extra hassle?
While professional photographers might need that $1,000 camera for their work, eBay (and Etsy) sellers simply don’t. Consider the Articulating Video Stand from IPEVO and achieve the professional-level photos that will sell your products.
