How to photograph your collection

[Marc Garlasco]

That is a single image. He made a photo-montage probably in photoshop and merged them into a single image.

[The Dragon]

Thank you Marc

I had a look at photobucket today and figured out how to do it after your advice

[Robert P.]

That is a single image. He made a photo-montage probably in photoshop and merged them into a single image.

Marc is correct. I use PhotoElements 7.0 software to make these montages.

Edit: Sorry, a mistake. It's 5.0 PhotoElements.

Robert

[RJKUSA]

Diffusion Light Box

The diffusion light box is an excellent investmet as was pointed out, I have had one for years, produces great results and is well worth it.

[Pimpf-Saar]

I'm looking for collectors box

Hello.

Who knows where I can buy this collection-boxes like this ??

Thank

Frank

[rbminis]

Hello.

Who knows where I can buy this collection-boxes like this ??

Thank

Frank

Do a google search for Riker mounts.

[Bernie Brule]

Ok, what am I doing wrong? Is there a different methodology with EKs (bright frame and black center)? I've also tried at different angles. My camera is full auto so I can't set ISO. It automatically sets it to macro when close enough. If I increase the amount of light, I get a shiny black core.

I built myself a light box but still can't get good quality pics.

[The Dragon]

Hey,

Just got the studio today. Took a few pics but still a bit rough any advice appreciated.

[The Dragon]

[Grubhy]

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Accordingly to the main subject: - I use three points of light, bulbs with standard E27 screw, 5500K/85W from both sides (horizontally) and one 5500K/100W which gives more light from top. Plain IKEA desk is long enough to enable comfort during taking pics, side lamps came from same surce:

[all1knew]

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Accordingly to the main subject: - I use three points of light, bulbs with standard E27 screw, 5500K/85W from both sides (horizontally) and one 5500K/100W which gives more light from top. Plain IKEA desk is long enough to enable comfort during taking pics, side lamps came from same surce:

Show us what the pack looks like when you photograph it inside the lighted surround.



William Kramer

[Grubhy]

Hello William,

I just found your reply This how it looks after cutting backing form the whole pic:

Kopia torn bez tla1.jpg

Thank for kind words!

Show us what the pack looks like when you photograph it inside the lighted surround.



William Kramer

[tobe]

What a nice thread to learn how to take photo of collections.

I always use natural light. Below is my best shot of MP44.



I took photo with sunset light into my house.

Other photos you can see at below thread.
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...=517495&page=2

[THATGUY]

Here is my attempt:

My Speed is at 100 and I have a fstop of 2.8. I put 2 lights on either side of the subject and a white sheet under for the backdrop. No flash. I think it came out o.k.

[THATGUY]

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