Trouble with Picz

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  1. Rick4691

    Rick4691 Member Silver Stacker

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    Hi guys having trouble taking photos of my stash, tried in the dark, light, inside, outside, flash on, flash off, even bought a new digi camera just for this reason. Any tips?
    Cheers Rick
     
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    Altima Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Try positioning it under natural/ambient light.

    And lots of trial and error. :)
     
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    House Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Shaddam IV Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    If you have an SLR try buying a circular polarising filter of the correct diameter for your favourite lens, set your camera up on a tripod and then turn the polarising ring until you see the reflections off the metal disappear.
     
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    You really need a 'lightbox'. Just a makeshift one out of cardboard & cotton sheet will do wonders.

    I got the best photography advice from one of the members on this forum, sorry I can't remember who but :-( I could've bought him a beer 10 times over. Bought a little lumix 5 that has taken photos that amateur enthusiasts have been jealous of... (its totally the camera's ability... that and that awesome lens :cool:
     
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