How to photograph your collection

[trompiche]

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[Mark S.]

To follow what you were saying I took a photo on the dark side, brightened it on photoshop, sharpened it and burned the edges...

IMO, I'm handicapped by too low a megapixel camera.

Robert

I dont know, I used to get clear shots with a 2.3 MP Sony DSC, the detail was amazing in macro mode. I just cant seem to get that with these modern 10 and 12 MP cameras. Using the older camera I could get right on top of the item in macro and catch detail you couldn't see with the naked eye.

It seems like the details are softer on the pictures I take currently and I am having great difficulty getting detail shots of hinges, catches, and maker marks.

I am experimenting with some different cameras trying to get better images.

Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/6 second ===> 0.16667 second
Lens F-Number / F-Stop = 56/10 ===> ƒ/5.6
Exposure Program = shutter priority (4)
ISO Speed Ratings = 100
Original Date/Time = 2012:03:23 15:56:09
Digitization Date/Time = 2012:03:23 15:56:09
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/6 second
Aperture Value (APEX) = 325770/65536
Aperture = ƒ/5.6
Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/3 ===> 0
Metering Mode = average (1)
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 55/1 mm ===> 55 mm
Image Width = 3888 pixels
Image Height = 2592 pixels

[David North]

The Curse of the Buckle Collector

Highly polished aluminium, nickel silver and brass surfaces at times can be a challenge to photograph without the final image showing reflections of the camera, hands etc., etc.

Here are a few images of a non issued aluminium HJ which has the obverse still with the factory created, highly polished to mirror finish.

Hand held compact with the buckle set on white paper

Camera settings on macro, shutter priority (1/60th min), film mode natural, picture size 9.5M, quality non compressed, ISO sensitivity auto, white balance tungsten and spot metering mode

200W tungsten bulb 12" above the buckle

Thin sheet of rigid white expanded polystyrene foam held against the camera with a hole created for the lens to protrude through.

Bulb over the rigid white expanded polystyrene foam and where the latter acts as both a diffuser and a shield against unwanted reflections

Usually three exposures - 1/3 EV, 0 EV and + 1/3 EV

Editing with the free edition of FastStone
Merging with the free edition of PhotoScape

Regards,

David

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[TrevorR]

What would be a good background color to photograph a Helmet?

[collecter]

Felt in an 'arty mood' a while back,resized version.

[Darin S.]

Just messing around with some lighting. I need more lights to reduce the shadows and to work with my macro settings more. Not too bad though for only a couple simple lights and no tripod I thihk.

[amiklic1]

This is my first attempt.
Just playing with my camera and wanted to show some pieces...
Olympus SP570UZ, ISO64, 1/2 seconds, F2.8
Room light and a LED light from large distance pointed to items:

[Kelly w]

Amazing thread Marc!

I have a heck of a time getting the military greens just right. Digital cameras hate green for some reason. I have lots of field gear, webbing, head gear and helmets etc. Up till now I like the natural window light the best to get the greens. But not much room by the windows and you have to wait for just the right light at various times of the day. Direct sunlight works also, but limited to non cloudy periods. Many types of light also, LED, halogen, daylight, soft white, florescent.

I want to create a setup in the basement where I have unlimited space for small and large objects. As Jacquesf pointed out getting the green for tunics or headgear just right is hard.

Can you or anyone please point me in the correct direction. Will the light tent do the trick?

Thanks much

[Kelly w]

Got the light tent going and with the camera and the fine tuning on the comp tips, it all works wonders.

No need for daylight photos now, yea!

[steve owens]

Advice Please.

Could Someone Please Tell me What The Macro Mode Is On A Camera
And How To Find It. Many Thanks. Steve.

[Robert P.]

The macro setting on many cameras is a little flower. Newer cameras (Canon for one) requires a separate macro lens.

Robert

[Robert P.]

I don't know if I posted this photo here or not so I'll post it. This is my light box, very similar to the light box in the opening post of this thread. I have two flourescent bulbs on both sides of the box. The white sheet acts as a difuser to block the direct harsh glare from the lights. It works quite well.

Robert