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Any photography experts out there?

I like to add a picture to my listings as I want to show the condition my gear is in, and I like to see what equipment is like if I am buying, but some of the pictures people post (mine included) can be pretty abysmal. You know the type of thing, flash glare off chrome, fuzzy close ups of serial #'s, black equipment photographed on black backgrounds that makes it all but invisible.
I have no real interest in photography, but can any amateur photographer types suggest a few easy tips (lighting, background color, etc) that will help produce pictures that look decent?
BTW, my digitial camera is a Canon Powershot A20.
peteinvicta1
angela100
435 posts
 
you may want to try the sister site for some tips

http://www.photogon.com

-aj
zonus
41 posts
 
your canon should be fine...some tips

try to shoot in natural light without the flash especially for close ups
if they come out too dark increase the iso film speed setting.
find out what your cameras close focusing distance is...if your are closer than the lens can focus your pics will be blurry.
stay with neutral backgrounds...not white or black...these can fool your meter to under or overexpose the pics. this should get you started...or confused.

alan
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driver
750 posts
 
Here's something that might work with your digital camera. I sometimes diffuse the flash with a thin piece of white cloth or paper directly over the flash. It helps to reduce glare considerably. You can use other colors but that will be picked up in the photograph.
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