calling Algale and other photographers

peterm · Post by **peterm** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:39 am

Wondering what settings you used to get such sharp, clear closeup photos in this post:
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=12245

TIA for any reply

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:17 pm

I generally take several pictures and compare them to see what image gives the best detail. A lot of times I turn the flash off for some of the pics because the flash can rebound some light and obscure the details. Turning the flash off and using natural can enhance the photo. The nice thing about the new digital cameras is that if you do not like the photo you can erase it and use your "film" over again.
I use a Sony Alpha350 for my pics.
Bill V

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:29 pm

prmindartmouth wrote:Wondering what settings you used to get such sharp, clear closeup photos in this post:
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=12245

TIA for any reply

I use an older model Olympus digital camera ((Stylus 710) and there are few settings to chose from.

Flash On or Flash Off is the one most frequently changed during any photo shoot.

Most of my successful photos are taken during those times when I do not have to deal with bright sunlight (early morning or after noon but before sunset).

I try to avoid being dependent on my overhead florescent lights. I do not get crisp pictures when the florescents are dominant.

I occasionally use the close up mode but I do not get the best pictures when doing so. When in the close up mode it seems to be imperitive that I use a tripod to maintain focus.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:04 pm

Illumination, illumination, illumination. No flash on closeups. On really close pix I do use 'closeup mode'.

Best pix are taken in 'cloudy bright' conditions.

When 'available' light is insufficient or when needing bottom of holes to show up, I will use a flashlight. Most of mine are led type, so the pix have a bluish cast.

I usually take a wider shot, and crop to the relevant subject when resizing.

I leave the camera in the fastest 'film speed' mode.

When my pix are grainy or mis-focused, it is the result of over cropping, shaky cockpit, or insufficient illumination(long exposure).

Panasonic DMC-FZ7

algale · Post by **algale** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:07 pm

I'm not going to be much help here because I am an idiot photographer. I use the camera built into my iPhone 4S. To avoid the flash, which is terrible for close ups, I use the "HDR" setting. I believe that takes two or more exposures and combines them in one photo.

Sorry I can't be more helpful.

Al

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:12 pm

algale wrote:I'm not going to be much help here because I am an idiot photographer. I use the camera built into my iPhone 4S. To avoid the flash, which is terrible for close ups, I use the "HDR" setting. I believe that takes two or more exposures and combines them in one photo.

Sorry I can't be more helpful.

Al

For an 'idiot', yer pix look very good!:D

peterm · Post by **peterm** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:55 pm

Thanks guys for revealing your secrets!:) . Due to having shaky hands, I have been depending on the flash to get blurless pics. Looking at advice above, I think I better try a tripod and natural light, and take more shots to choose from.

aloibl · Post by **aloibl** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:58 pm

Photography was my passion until I got the woodworking bug! With what my camera cost me I could buy three used Mk5. Taking pictures of my projects is easy for me. It is finishing the projects is what I am having a problem with.