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Post by jonwiththewind on May 25, 2007 14:01:44 GMT 2
I don't think we've discussed this before - but I'm happy to have rotten tomatoes thrown at me if we have. I was just wondering if anyone has any "tried and tested" methods for photographing G&W - specifically the metal plates, but also "in general" to get the most accurate/true to life image? I spent over an hour (seriously) trying to get a decent picture of the metal plate on the M&D game that I am selling at the mo. This is the one I settled for, but I 'm still not completely happy with it! (I was keen to get a good picture because it really is a c10-er).. In direct sunlight, you get too much glare of the metal, and indoors the pictures tended to be too gloomy. I never succeeded in getting close to "what the human eye sees" - majorly frustrating!! EDIT: I use a Sony DSC-S75 which I am mostly pleased with, and it does have a macro mode. That said, would I be better off "moving" to a digital SLR like a Canon EOS, or a Nikon D-series?
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Post by MikeDotBe on May 25, 2007 14:56:41 GMT 2
I have to say that i tryed some month ago to make "real pictures" of thoose items (meaning boxes, games, papers, ...) and i admit that it's really difficult. i have a EOS350D and it's even more difficult because of all the settings that you can configure.
anyway, the best place/time to make such pictures is outside but not in direct sun (too shiny in this case).
Another way to get a better light is to buy (expensive) umbrella/spot combination which provide a perfect light. that's were dslr canon or nikon would really be a plus.
Anyway, NICE photo you have made... especially the DOF (diep of field)
Mike
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Post by jonwiththewind on May 25, 2007 15:36:43 GMT 2
Thought that might be the answer (spend loads of money I mean!!)
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Post by chokocat on May 26, 2007 13:21:43 GMT 2
Very nice picture Jon! I bought a Nikon D80 for my wife Xmas, but am too lazy to use it for my G&W photos... I stick to my Nikon Coolpix 3100.
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Post by pheldge on May 26, 2007 15:25:38 GMT 2
anyway, the best place/time to make such pictures is outside but not in direct sun (too shiny in this case). Obviously, I confirm this. This is the cheapest way, without buying extra equipments. I haven't tried yet to make really good pictures of my G&W. Just a few "correct" ones to put on my site. Maybe I should explore the subject and make some tests with my D70s. If I get good results, I'll let you know. A DSLR provides more tuning than a bridge or obviously a compact. But the inconvenient is that you must have good knowledges to get the benefits of such a camera. If you have some questions, I will gladly try to answer if I can. Anyhow, your picture is really good, even if it doesn't reflect perfectly "what human eye sees"... ;D Maybe you could just slightly lower the red channel.
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Post by gameboy on May 26, 2007 17:14:44 GMT 2
When i was selling my Game and watches i would always take one in a light box but the take an additional one of the fascia in my hands in more natuiral light The light box will always hide scratches well but to just show only a light box image is a bit dishonest, also in direct light for example an 80 watt bulb will always show of the most minuscule of scratches which are not usually apparent so its sometimes hard to get the right balance thats why i think more than one photo is often neccessary Cheers, Ric
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Post by mpanayiotakis on May 26, 2007 19:16:10 GMT 2
Nice photo Jon although I don't like photos with hands!! :biggrin:
I think you have to experiment a little because as you know a photograph can ruin a sale completely. Try to find the best balance between a nice looking photo and a true-to-life one. Then keep doing it for all your games. Trial and error I'm afraid..
Michael
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Post by jonwiththewind on May 27, 2007 1:37:47 GMT 2
Thanks for the comments, guys. Good to know I'm not alone.
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