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May 31, 2008 08:15 | #1

This is my first post...

I have a very brand new SD1000 and I am really impressed so far with the every day point and shoot capabilities of this thing!

I am trying to photograph some of my printed design work for a portfolio and I am looking for some advice on how to configure the camera best for table top photographs. Camera settings, lighting tips, etc.

I have a tripod.

Here are a few samples of my very first experiments. Please excuse my lack of photographic technical know-how:

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This is the look I am going for but the image is coming across rather underexposed and a bit blurry using the macro setting. I have seem some really great macro shots on this forum, so I know this can get better.

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This is again the look I am after, but again, blurry and a bit dark. Using the macro and no tripod on this one just experimenting.

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This is getting there, but again I think it can get much better. Things seem lit fairly OK, but a bit blurry still. Macro mode here hand held.

Any advice to help me make these better would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Daniel Pipitone
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Jon

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May 31, 2008 09:24 | #2

Use Exposure Compensation (dial in some '+' EC) to alleviate the underexposure, and use your self-timer along with the tripod minimize shake.

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Jun 03, 2008 20:10 as a reply to @ Jon's post | #3

Self timer and tripod. The flash on those things is no good for macro in my experience, so you'll want to find another source of lighting, and of course a tripod and self timer.

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