One of the key factors in selecting the best camera for jewelry photography is to have a suitable macro lens, as jewelry shots tend to be taken really close to the lens. Macro lenses can be used to take close-ups of small objects, as explained by Visauls Clipping, and can be useful in capturing gemstones, settings, engravings and textures in great detail. The camera itself is also significant, but the lighting, focus and stability are all significant factors. Reflections from shiny surfaces can be reduced with a well-designed system.