How to photograph your collection

[Marc Garlasco]

LOVE those S&L!

[Robert P.]

LOVE those S&L!

Yes. And I can thank you, Marc, for pointing me to them. They're some of my favorite combat badges.

Robert

[Von Hoth]

where could I get more info on how to buy/make that little light diffusing box thing?

this post is GREAT... I need to get better at photos for my pistol collection.

[Gerard/Relic Hunter]

Hi Guys,
What about a larger one for a uniform on a bust type mannequin? What can we use as a box and diffusion panels?


Gerard

[Robert P.]

Hi Guys,
What about a larger one for a uniform on a bust type mannequin? What can we use as a box and diffusion panels?


Gerard

How about sheets of white semi-transparent mylar fastened/positioned between the light source and the tunic? I use it stapled to a hollowed-out cardboard box bottom positioned between sunlight and my badge(s) to difuse the shine from the indirect sunlight. It should work just fine.

Robert

[Marc Garlasco]

Gerard,

I would go with an inexpensive light box - check B&H Photo - they are the best. Very good prices.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

Marc

[Steinar]

I just LOVE the outdoor light.. sunshine gives the perfect light and with some macro... you can't go wrong.

This one I took a few days ago, the sun is about to go down and it gave the cross a nice red/pink patina. The downside is, when the sun is about to go down you get less light so the picture could be better, but the cool red/pink color details gave this cross a nice unique 'patina' a pink patina

[Robert P.]

I want that W&L, Steinar! I'll PM my address to you.

Robert

[Steinar]

hehe I thought you had too many W&L's already

Thats one of those crosses I can't sell, with the best reason ever: It was my first EK2

[Robert P.]

I really like the core on that W&L, Steinar. Very sharp, sqaure-cornered swasi.

Robert

[Steinar]

Thanks Robert

It's a special cross for me - since it was my first, but not the last

[Gerard/Relic Hunter]

Marc,
Thanks for the link. The question I have is that the torso mannequins I have are 40" to 48". Do I need one of their tents? Do I need a small photo light box for small items and a large one for large items? Sorry for so many questions, I am a dummy at photography. Here is the largest "pop-up" one I saw, it was only 48" tall in total. Not really tall enough for a 48" torso.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ht_Pop_Up.html

What do you think?

Gerard

Gerard,

I would go with an inexpensive light box - check B&H Photo - they are the best. Very good prices.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

Marc

[Marc Garlasco]

Gerard,

First, let me suggest you talk to Tim Curley about how they did theirs for their book.

Forget the light boxes, you need a SOFT BOX which is a box that goes over a light and you shoot against a hung background. Let me fine you something, but talk to Tim.
Mar c

[Gerard/Relic Hunter]

Marc,
Thanks, I will contact him. The regular box is good to get for daggers, medals, etc, correct?


Gerard

Gerard,

First, let me suggest you talk to Tim Curley about how they did theirs for their book.

Forget the light boxes, you need a SOFT BOX which is a box that goes over a light and you shoot against a hung background. Let me fine you something, but talk to Tim.
Mar c

[Marc Garlasco]

Absolutely.