Miniature Photography
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Hi Sparrow
I know about the new camera I went through two
Finn and Airhead advised Nikon
I went, I bought (eBay), I love.
I got a coolpix 5000 it is more than enough to take care of my needs pre -loved and affordable. Lots of articles in the section under photography as well to read and help with lighting. Being a gardener I built a light box with PVC pipes and a all weather drop cloth it works well.
I know about the new camera I went through two
Finn and Airhead advised Nikon
I went, I bought (eBay), I love.
I got a coolpix 5000 it is more than enough to take care of my needs pre -loved and affordable. Lots of articles in the section under photography as well to read and help with lighting. Being a gardener I built a light box with PVC pipes and a all weather drop cloth it works well.
Yep, first step is to read through the articles section on this site, they are VERY helpfull. And I\'m also on the Nikkon bandwagon, I\'ve had nothing but success with my nikkon coolpix5400, although I believe there are cheeper nikkons that will do you just as well!
Good luck! can\'t wait to see your work.
-Eric
Good luck! can\'t wait to see your work.
-Eric
Frustrated Father
New member
Me, I\'m using a Sony Cybershot 4.1 megapixel. Does everything I need it to do.
While you\'re at it, read the articles section and then there is one on REAPER forums that I think really worked it out for me. I use a milk jug, three lights and cardboard stock and then photoshop. It\'s ugly, but my pictures come out good surprisingly enough. Here is the link.
Diffused Photobox Forum LINK
While you\'re at it, read the articles section and then there is one on REAPER forums that I think really worked it out for me. I use a milk jug, three lights and cardboard stock and then photoshop. It\'s ugly, but my pictures come out good surprisingly enough. Here is the link.
Diffused Photobox Forum LINK
airhead
Coffin Dodger / Keymaster
I got a CoolPix 5000 when they were discontinued for the 5400\'s. 5 mega pixel and does so much more than mini work. (I like to shoot wildlife too.) Considering that we are forced to reduce to 400 pixels wide and 100 k large, 1 or 2 megapix will do fine for shooting. The big key is how well the macro function works.
Check out my sig for a link to a photo difusion tent. Mine is not that elaborate - a window sheer and some dowels.
Motion is your enemy: Use a tripod. Use delayed release. (push the button then 30 seconds later it takes a pic.)
Set your shutter speed to as slow as possible (1/8th second or so). Alternately, but not as effective is to set the aperature as tight as possible (f-32 if you have it.) This will increase the depth of field so that the mini is in focus.
Lights are your friends (read the excelent article here
I like the halogenA\'s but a lot are also using the Reveals. Less color correction in either case. Swing by the local mall and look in at the photo studio. Notice his lighting. Recreate that in mini.
Check out my sig for a link to a photo difusion tent. Mine is not that elaborate - a window sheer and some dowels.
Motion is your enemy: Use a tripod. Use delayed release. (push the button then 30 seconds later it takes a pic.)
Set your shutter speed to as slow as possible (1/8th second or so). Alternately, but not as effective is to set the aperature as tight as possible (f-32 if you have it.) This will increase the depth of field so that the mini is in focus.
Lights are your friends (read the excelent article here
I like the halogenA\'s but a lot are also using the Reveals. Less color correction in either case. Swing by the local mall and look in at the photo studio. Notice his lighting. Recreate that in mini.
