> Get a tripod.
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> For product photos, get a "light shed".
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> And get two 500 watt incandescent lights with reflectors. You might
> also consider getting a couple of umbrellas.

That's right. Consider how the studio pros (stills and film) do it - tripod
and good light. Lots of diffusion to break up shadows for example, but
that can soften edges too (good for portraits, maybe not for technical)

A direct flash might be severe and better ambient light is preferable.
Take note of the white colour. eg normal domestic filament bulbs (60W
- 100W) and fluorescent equivalents are very yellow. Strip lighting not
so bad. A good photographic bulb is best
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