RE: [OT] Photographing Objects

["Steve Morgan" <smorgo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Get a 'light tent' on cube. Lastolite do several including the e-Photomaker
and the cubelite.

Other than that, any half decent compact will do.

Cheers,
Steve


> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Rob Mouser
> Sent: 30 January 2006 17:47
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] [OT] Photographing Objects
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> Hi All
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> Sorry for the OT, but I know you guys are a knowledgably
> (does that word really exist) bunch.
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> I (OK, maybe not me personally :-)) need to photograph around
> 2000 products which range in size from 2cm up to around 40cm,
> they all need to be on a white background. Getting them done
> professionally is really not a cost option and super quality
> is not required as they're only going to used on the net.
> However a budget for camera and kit is an option.
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> Here was my thoughts:
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> Build a frame with a piece of mat white plastic mounted on it
> in a concave (So no edges).
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> Place items in/on it.
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> Photograph
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> I'm guessing that I need to light the items in some way as a
> normal flash is going to flood the image with light
> especially close up.
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> Any recommendations on how to go about this and what camera /
> equipment you would recommend.
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> Failing all that points in the direction of appropriate web
> sites appreciated.
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> Thanks in advance.
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> Rob
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