Hey guys, i'm going to be shooting metal accesories for a catologue standard and also band/individual shots and need a set up which will allow for fast shooting. I've got a budget of about $2000.
What would be best out of a tent, cocoon or table? or is there something better?
What do we need to get to light it? will a hotshoe do or will we need umbrella's?
Do coloured backgrounds make photoshopping backgrounds out easy with brass/stainless steel and what colour is best?
Also i've got a 17-85mm lens, is that suitable for that kind of size products?

In the photo attactched, the tallest peices is 65mm for reference.


Thanks for your help.

Barry