Hey guys. I have a macro studio setup and want to take some photos of objects but be able to see some of the back of the object reflected back from a shiney surface. Any tips on how to do that without reflecting lights and room too much?EXIF data available. Clickhereto show/hide.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon EOS 30DCamera SoftwareDigital Photo ProfessionalImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution350 dpiVertical Resolution350 dpiImage Created2007:04:03 23:38:35Exposure Time1/50 secF-Numberf/2.8Exposure ProgramAperture PriorityISO Speed Rating100Lens Aperturef/2.8Exposure Bias-0.7 EVFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length42.00 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width650Image Height975RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard
your best bet is to angle it in a way it reflects the back along with some of the black of the box. you wont be shooting directly into the box, but at an angle into it. sounds kind of lame though, and youre just trying to get ass into the picture just for the sake of ass.
>>88902Yeah true that. Might just put objects on top of shiney black surface instead for mirror effect.
i want some pics of your macro studio opseems very neat man, it was DIY?
>>88916looks like he might be using a chair or something from the texture of the ground and you can kind of see something that looks like the bottom meeting the back.
My bad. Was not my image but I have a similar setup. Here is one of mine. I will post image of setup later.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot S2 ISPhotographerAnonymousMaximum Lens Aperturef/3.2Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Horizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2007:10:22 16:58:23Exposure Time1/60 secF-Numberf/3.2Lens Aperturef/3.2Exposure Bias1/3 EVMetering ModeCenter Weighted AverageFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length10.80 mmRenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard
Pretty simple setup. I roll different colored papers from the desk up the back wall. Works well.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot S2 ISPhotographerDarrin MaundersMaximum Lens Aperturef/2.7Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Horizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2007:11:05 23:27:02Exposure Time1/40 secF-Numberf/3.5Lens Aperturef/3.5Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashFlash, Compulsory, Red-Eye ReduceFocal Length6.00 mmRenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard
Some images pop more depending on several variables including the color background you choose.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot S2 ISPhotographerAnonymousMaximum Lens Aperturef/3.2Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Horizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2007:10:24 18:28:44Exposure Time1/125 secF-Numberf/3.2Lens Aperturef/3.2Exposure Bias2 EVMetering ModeCenter Weighted AverageFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length8.30 mmRenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard
Uploaded the wrong one. This pops more.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot S2 ISPhotographerAnonymousMaximum Lens Aperturef/3.2Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Horizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2007:10:24 18:28:58Exposure Time1/125 secF-Numberf/3.2Lens Aperturef/3.2Exposure Bias2 EVMetering ModeCenter Weighted AverageFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length8.30 mmRenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard
Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot S2 ISPhotographerAnonymousMaximum Lens Aperturef/3.2Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Horizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2007:11:04 15:13:27Exposure Time1/50 secF-Numberf/3.5Lens Aperturef/3.5Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length10.60 mmRenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard
My biggest problem is always getting enough reflected light. I wonder if a proper reflectors rather than the tin foil stuff will work better.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot S2 ISPhotographerAnonymousMaximum Lens Aperturef/3.5Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Horizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2007:10:22 16:31:43Exposure Time1/60 secF-Numberf/3.5Lens Aperturef/3.5Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModeCenter Weighted AverageFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length14.50 mmRenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard
you might try different lighting. all your shots have the same lighting, which is kind of a dull light from the left.
Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot S2 ISPhotographerAnonymousMaximum Lens Aperturef/2.7Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Horizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2007:10:13 20:09:37Exposure Time1/60 secF-Numberf/2.7Lens Aperturef/2.7Exposure Bias2 EVMetering ModeCenter Weighted AverageFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length6.00 mmRenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceManualScene Capture TypeStandard
>>88961That's a 150w daylight energy saver behind tracing paper. It's to soften the light on skin tones. I may experiment with different light when I can get some different types of bulbs.
Finding suitable backdrops is always a challenge. Thsi one just works. I processed the hell out of it though in Lightroom.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot S2 ISPhotographerAnonymousMaximum Lens Aperturef/2.7Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Horizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2007:10:22 22:24:54Exposure Time1/125 secF-Numberf/2.7Lens Aperturef/2.7Exposure Bias2 EVMetering ModeCenter Weighted AverageFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length6.00 mmRenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceManualScene Capture TypeStandard
>>88965not saying different types of bulbs, just closer, farther, more lights, different positions, without diffuser, etc.
It's something to play around with when I am bored indoors. I am looking at what other things to take macro shots of next. I will probably get a led light ring for those though since my S2 has no PC flash output.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot S2 ISPhotographerAnonymousMaximum Lens Aperturef/3.2Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Horizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2007:10:22 17:01:05Exposure Time1/60 secF-Numberf/3.2Lens Aperturef/3.2Exposure Bias1/3 EVMetering ModeCenter Weighted AverageFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length11.60 mmRenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard
>>88969OK. I see what you are getting at.Anyhow last one for now. Just for shits and giggles.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot S2 ISPhotographerAnonymousMaximum Lens Aperturef/3.2Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Horizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2007:10:24 19:01:38Exposure Time1/125 secF-Numberf/3.2Lens Aperturef/3.2Exposure Bias2 EVMetering ModeCenter Weighted AverageFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length9.50 mmRenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard
One more thing. How do I get a deep black/dark background without losing light on the front of a subject? A low wattage bulb from the front?
>>88900you seem to have a lot of talent with lighting like this, i'm sure you could do great things if you had a DSLR
>>88979Thanks. I will one day. It's all about the monies.
>>88979not to be mean but, its not really "a lot of talent" since its you know...one of the most basic lighting set-ups you can have. like...the guy didnt even try anything different.
>>88985I will try different things. I just wanted to get some good shots of my figure collection initially to post to a figure collectors forum. I will experiment with other lighting and backdrops/angles/closeups later. Previously I used the flash from my popup flash sent through a tube with tin foil inside and kitchen towel at the other end to send to light to the end of the camera lens. Example.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot S2 ISPhotographerAnonymousMaximum Lens Aperturef/2.7Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Horizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2007:10:07 20:30:53Exposure Time1/60 secF-Numberf/2.7Lens Aperturef/2.7Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModeCenter Weighted AverageFlashFlash, Compulsory, Red-Eye ReduceFocal Length6.00 mmRenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard