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Title: glass ware
Post by: suesyl on February 03, 2013, 04:27:56 PM

I have some clear glass I need to take pictures of so you all can help me with it. How do I take pictures of good quality so you can see pattern and detail?

Title: Re: glass ware
Post by: xmelax38 on February 03, 2013, 06:37:40 PM

The best advice I was given by an auctioneer my husband I know, was to check to see if your camera has a Macro button, most do (it looks
like a flower), that will help you get close/clear up shots. Plus, I was told not to put it in direct light because it will reflect. I am not much help, I am afraid, but that is all I have been told in the past.

Title: Re: glass ware
Post by: mart on February 03, 2013, 07:03:49 PM

If you have a dollar store near you,, buy a package of construction paper like kids use in school !! With the different color papers you can change the background as needed and use macro and your viewfinder to get the best shot !! I have found it helps a lot to use the photo software on your computer to work the pics !! Best pics are taken when you stand a few feet away then enlarge with the computer or crop out unnecessary background & that will make the pic larger. Just look on the computer for the size and make sure you keep it at a size that works here !!  About 2000kb is good !!

Title: Re: glass ware
Post by: Ipcress on February 03, 2013, 07:30:05 PM

Quote from: xmelax38 on February 03, 2013, 06:37:40 PM

The best advice I was given by an auctioneer my husband I know, was to check to see if your camera has a Macro button, most do (it looks
like a flower), that will help you get close/clear up shots. Plus, I was told not to put it in direct light because it will reflect. I am not much help, I am afraid, but that is all I have been told in the past.

Yes. I use Macro or similar settings on other cameras. Rarely use the flash but try for natural light - a windowsill or table during the day if the item is small enough.
And a steady hand.

Title: Re: glass ware
Post by: mart on February 03, 2013, 07:40:45 PM

I have also found that a neutral color usually shows best !!  If nothing else,, try a plain old cardboard box and cut a piece large enough for the background !! 

Title: Re: glass ware
Post by: xmelax38 on February 04, 2013, 07:51:37 AM

The color background with contrusction paper is a good idea.

Title: Re: glass ware
Post by: suesyl on February 04, 2013, 08:54:52 AM

Thanks those are all good and pretty easy ideas. I'll play around and see what I can do. I enjoy this site and all of you so much!

Title: Re: glass ware
Post by: mart on February 04, 2013, 08:58:59 AM

We are all glad to help !!

Title: Re: glass ware
Post by: cogar on February 05, 2013, 02:59:50 AM

Quote

About 2000kb is good !!

Uh, Mart, did you get too many zero's in that?

Title: Re: glass ware
Post by: mart on February 05, 2013, 08:12:35 AM

Nope !!  2000kb is what is recommended here I think !!  KB not MB !!

Title: Re: glass ware
Post by: cogar on February 06, 2013, 06:52:43 AM

but ..... 2000kb = 2mb ...... or ... 2,000,000 bytes

And iffen you are on "dial-up" it takes forever to upload or download
a 2mb file @ 56kbs.

Anyway, .... from the FAQ ...... to wit:


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