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![]() That's why I like very much your pointers above -- makes it very easy for all of us amateur photographers to create great pics! On a related matter, earlier I was looking for an inexpensive point-and-shoot camera. My aim was to find a low-learning-curve-but-high-gratification kind of "idiot box" ![]() Fortunately in Macworld's July 2009 issue, they precisely reviewed $100 cameras (excerpts of article are below). And Canon's A470 came out on top (it got 4 out of the max. 5 points). So I got myself one very recently. In that camera's full review, the reviewer added that even though he uses expensive digital single lens reflex cameras, he plans on buying that Canon model because its macro shots are just too good. And I guess that's one of the things (macro shots) we are exactly looking for, in photographing our blades. I'll post shortly sample pics taken with that camera ... |
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Below are sample pics taken from that "el cheapo" Canon camera.
The sky was overcast that day. Had I known about the white boards tricks, etc. earlier, I'm sure the pics would have been better ![]() Last edited by migueldiaz; 7th August 2009 at 02:56 PM. |
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David, I have a problem when I try to photograph a polished silver hilt on one of my tulwars, as it mirrors everything near by, myself included. Do you have any suggestions?
A photographer at the Danish National Museum once told me, that if he had to photograph a weapon with a where the blade had a lot of reflections, he sprayed the blade with silicone wax. I lessened the reflections and it was easy to remove. Nice pictures Miguel ![]() |
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I like the Fuji cameras .
Fuji F650 Macro of a small pinky ring . ![]() |
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![]() ![]() If i remember Fujis use a very good sensor, and in the world of digital that's really the heart of the matter. ![]() |
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![]() ![]() ![]() Yes, the sensor is a good one . The shot was hand held . As for close up detail you can stand back a bit and let the file size do the work as in this case . Last edited by Rick; 7th August 2009 at 03:33 PM. |
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![]() And not to be outdone ![]() [BTW Rick, that's truly a great shot. I didn't know that Fuji's digicams are also outstanding in the sensor department. Thanks.] Yes, come to think of it, that mat does compete with the subject. On a related matter, if I were to digitally remove later on that solid background via Photoshop or whatever, what solid background color would you think would be preferable to begin with (e.g., black, or white, or blue, or another color)? Or perhaps it won't matter as Photoshop will digitally remove any color for so long as it's a solid color? Thanks in advance! |
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Yes Miguel, good pictures for a $100 camera and indeed the macro function seems to work quite well.
![]() I don't think it is a problem with your images because the weave of you matt is pretty tight, but it reminded me to suggest that when choosing a background, try to find one that is solid in color with a fairly nuetral texture so that it doesn't distract from the object you are photographing. Jens, shiny, reflective surfaces are a bitch, even for professional shooters. I am unaware of this spray silcone wax you speak of, but it sounds like it might be difficult to remove latter. One thing you can try is to get a large white card and cut a hole in it that is just big enough for your lens. You will still get a little bit of reflection of the lens, but at least you won't be making self portraits. ![]() |
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