I can not get these pictures right

**Taz** · 05-09-2007, 05:54 PM

These are better but still not like I want

lighting and focus still a little off.
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**Taz** · 05-09-2007, 05:55 PM

I am a perfectionist and this picture taking is killing me.

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**johnniegold** · 05-09-2007, 06:01 PM

Try photographing them individually.

**Newfie** · 05-09-2007, 06:04 PM

Don, try focusing the camera on something flat, right at the focal point. I assume you're using a digital??

Also, possibly try a narrower arpeture. It should give you a deeper focus.

**letterk** · 05-09-2007, 06:06 PM

Don, I'll come over and I'll bring some lighting equipment. Of course, I may have to leave with a souvenir.

**Newfie** · 05-09-2007, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by letterk

snip...Of course, I may have to leave with a souvenir.

Someone already did!! Bottom row, 2nd from the left!!!

**Taz** · 05-09-2007, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by johnniegold

Try photographing them individually.

Actually planing that once I figure out how to do it.

**Taz** · 05-09-2007, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Newfie

Don, try focusing the camera on something flat, right at the focal point. I assume you're using a digital??

Also, possibly try a narrower arpeture. It should give you a deeper focus.

Got the focal point what is arpeture

**Taz** · 05-09-2007, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by Newfie

Someone already did!! Bottom row, 2nd from the left!!!

No that is waiting for a very special piece

**Newfie** · 05-09-2007, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Taz

Got the focal point what is arpeture

Some people call them F-Stops. It's basically the speed of the lens (and camera to a point). A wide open aperture lets in the most light but a very shallow depth of focus. A small aperture lets in little light, but has the deepest focus. To get a deep focus in a bathroom, you'll probably need a tripod or some sort of "stand" and a slow shutter speed (Ie: smaller aperture means slower shutter speed due to less light).

**Taz** · 05-09-2007, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Newfie

Some people call them F-Stops. It's basically the speed of the lens (and camera to a point). A wide open aperture lets in the most light but a very shallow depth of focus. A small aperture lets in little light, but has the deepest focus. To get a deep focus in a bathroom, you'll probably need a tripod or some sort of "stand" and a slow shutter speed (Ie: smaller aperture means slower shutter speed due to less light).

Where do I find this my options areExp +/- +2,+1.7 +1.3,+1.+.7+.3 0and the same numbers negitive
ISO Sensitivity auto 50 100 200 400

Are either of those what you are talking about if so what should I use I did geta tripod and it help the macro with no flash everything defalut or auto

**Newfie** · 05-09-2007, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by Taz

Where do I find this my options areExp +/- +2,+1.7 +1.3,+1.+.7+.3 0and the same numbers negitive
ISO Sensitivity auto 50 100 200 400

Are either of those what you are talking about if so what should I use I did geta tripod and it help the macro with no flash everything defalut or auto

Similar. What camera are you using??

Basically, if the shutter speed is fixed, or automatic, you'll need the ISO (measures "theoretical film speed") set to 200 or 400, the exposure setting (similar to aperture) stepped down to a low setting. Most cameras (high end 35mm or digital) will set the shutter speed automatically according to the 2 settings you make. Basically, for the pic you're taking of your rack, Macro is useless.

**Taz** · 05-09-2007, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by Newfie

Similar. What camera are you using??

Basically, if the shutter speed is fixed, or automatic, you'll need the ISO (measures "theoretical film speed") set to 200 or 400, the exposure setting (similar to aperture) stepped down to a low setting. Most cameras (high end 35mm or digital) will set the shutter speed automatically according to the 2 settings you make. Basically, for the pic you're taking of your rack, Macro is useless.

Nikon Coolpix S6

**liege** · 05-09-2007, 07:51 PM

Increase your depth of field via aperture, manual focus, and tripod. Fiddle with your white balance settings till the color looks right. And maybe increase your iso to 200.

**Jim** · 05-09-2007, 08:44 PM

Don

I completely understand the frustration you are having. Given the type of equipment you are using the photos are Damm good.

Raise the ISO to 200 or 400, get a tripod, bring a light into the room and bounce it off the ceiling a work light that clips on is a good one.

Grab some white cardboard to use as a reflector to add some indirect light from the side or bottom to reduce some shadows.A pizza box would work. Play around. lastly if the color is off or the photo need to be adjusted. post it in the darkroom and we can all work on it together.

**DoubleE** · 05-10-2007, 05:23 AM

Originally Posted by Goosemeplease

Don

I completely understand the frustration you are having. Given the type of equipment you are using the photos are Damm good.

Raise the ISO to 200 or 400, get a tripod, bring a light into the room and bounce it off the ceiling a work light that clips on is a good one.

Grab some white cardboard to use as a reflector to add some indirect light from the side or bottom to reduce some shadows.A pizza box would work. Play around. lastly if the color is off or the photo need to be adjusted. post it in the darkroom and we can all work on it together.

The only watch out here is if your ceiling and walls aren't white, or at least close, the wall/ceiling color will tint your image. Like it was mentioned, you may have to experiment with your white balance to correct the color or follow Jim's advice and post it and one of us could probably correct it post-processing.

**geoff** · 05-10-2007, 04:55 PM

Amazing looking collection!

Do you have dimensions for the shelves you created; They seem very efficient for storing both DE's and Straights.

Thanks
-Geoff

**Wil** · 05-10-2007, 04:56 PM

Amazing collects- something to strive for.....

**Taz** · 05-10-2007, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by geoff

Amazing looking collection!

Do you have dimensions for the shelves you created; They seem very efficient for storing both DE's and Straights.

Thanks
-Geoff

When I designed them the number that worked evenly was 28" and that is using widest head DE as the benchmark. Then dremeled the circles for the DE's and a small circle for the tangs of the STR8s I tried a couple different things for the top of the straights the straight brass pin seemed to work the best.