glass ware

[suesyl]

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?

[xmelax38]

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.

[mart]

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 !!

[Ipcress]

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.

[mart]

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 !! 

[xmelax38]

The color background with contrusction paper is a good idea.

[suesyl]

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!

[mart]

We are all glad to help !!

[cogar]

About 2000kb is good !!

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

[mart]

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

[cogar]

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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