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scanned knife photos

Started by John Kellogg. Last reply by John Kellogg Feb 16, 2016. 8 Replies 4 Likes

Just wondering if anyone here has ever scanned knives? And if so with any good results? Any input would be appreciated.Continue

Camera Equipment

Started by Trent Rock. Last reply by Carl Rechsteiner Dec 27, 2014. 12 Replies 1 Like

I actually only got my 1st digital camera about 3 years ago I started out with a Canon S80 (8MP) It was small and packed a lot of features I then bought a Canon G9 It's a little bulkier than the S80…Continue

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New pics of knives

Started by David Villiard. Last reply by Rhamer Jimenez Oct 23, 2014. 21 Replies 3 Likes

Hello all. I just got a couple of remote flashes (SB600) for my Nikon D70S. For those of you who are not familiar, they work remotely (wirelessly) with the onboard flash. By using two of them set on…Continue

The "Good Ol' Days".

Started by J.J. Smith III. Last reply by J.J. Smith III Jan 17, 2014. 5 Replies 2 Likes

My oldest daughter, Kaylin, is taking a photography class during her second semester, this year.I thought I'd show her what I used in the "Old Days".I carried this setup in the mid 90's. …Continue

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Comment by Jan Carter on November 18, 2012 at 19:05: That seems very strange Hog. I dont think I have ever had one just choose a color and stick with it

Comment by Jan Carter on November 11, 2012 at 18:20: Rusty, what brand did you choose?

JJ, ROFL!!

Comment by Rusty R Halsey on November 8, 2012 at 5:52: I haven't tried wax paper, but an opaque shower curtain does wonders. Also, shiny bolsters will reflect the image of the inside of the box. I ended up stapeling the shower curtain inside of the framework I was using to block out some of the reflected image. It worked well for a long time, but the store-bought one ( from ebay ) works better plus being collapsible.

Comment by J.J. Smith III on November 8, 2012 at 0:00: IDK, Jan. Sounds like work to me. LOL

Comment by Jan Carter on November 7, 2012 at 21:14: Anyone else want to try?

Comment by Jan Carter on November 6, 2012 at 5:47: Instructions
1
Select a cardboard box that will be large enough to place the items you are photographing inside of the box. You can create different size boxes and keep them for future shoots. Choosing a box with thicker cardboard will be sturdier and should last longer.

2
Using a ruler and marker, draw a straight line from top to bottom and side to side, inset two inches from the edge of the box. Do this on all four sides.

3
Remove the top flaps of the box with a utility knife and cut along the lines that were made on the four sides, and remove the flaps from the top of the box. Once done your box will have an opening on the top and on all four sides of it.

4
Cut a piece of white Bristol board to match the width of the box. Attach the board with tape to the bottom front inside of the box and feed the rest of the board into box so it is laying flat on the bottom, but has small curve in back bottom corner of the box. By curving the back corner, you are creating what is referred to as a “seamless backdrop” in your light box. Secure the other end of the board to the back top portion of the box.

5
Cover the two side openings and the opening at the top with wax paper and secure in place with tape. The wax paper will act as a diffuser for the lights you will use.

6
Position three lights, one on either side of the box and the third at the top all pointing toward the paper sides. Place the item you photographing inside the box.

7
Turn the lights on, and you are ready to start taking pictures.

I wonder if I am creative enough to make this one. Seems to me it would give you the ability to exchange the white board for a background

Comment by Jan Carter on November 4, 2012 at 9:43: See...Rusty's is awesome and does get a clean shot displaying the grain in the handle and the lines is the blade well.

KK, I have the same issue with not being able to get home in time for the light to be right.

OK...I am going to start watching the sales for a light box, I will let you know as we get closer to everything goes on sale time LOL. I can even read the etch with no issue.

Comment by Ron Cooper on November 3, 2012 at 23:07: That's a great shot of a beautiful knife, Rusty!

I admire and envy your photographic talent.

Comment by Rusty R Halsey on November 3, 2012 at 22:31: Sometimes the background helps to even out the exposure of a shiny blade and a dark handle. I was having trouble showing detail in both the blade and the handle in this pic until I put it on an all white background. Also using a light tent, overhead flourescent and tripod. The camera is on manual and I turn the exposure dial until the screen shows the best I can get.

Comment by KK Low on November 3, 2012 at 21:32: I prefer outdoor light too, especially good if overcast day, not so good if bright sunny day (you can get the sky blue reflection on your shiny blade) but then it means the timing control when i take photos. I get back from work usually after 8pm, and that means i do not get to see any sunlight. ;-) I prefer to take photos as and when i am in the mood, so, the best choice for me is the indoor light tent, when i can take photos any time of the day, when i feel like taking photo.. ;-)

i have tried using tissue paper too, it works to get diffused light on the flashgun. background is another i would like to try, now i have only tried monochrome colors such as red, black and white... will be fun to i try something like randomised colored textured paper.