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I forgot to mention an old trick I learned many years ago when photographing
Spanish Majolica sherds. A professional photographer advised me to use black
velvet as the backdrop because it absorbs light. This allows the light on
the ceramic to be more intense. I also used blue and purple velvet with good
succes. I have not tried this with a digital camera, but it is worth
experimentation. Another technique is to use reflector screens to reduce shadows and
even out the light.
Ron May
Legacy 106, Inc.
In a message dated 11/6/2008 2:03:56 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
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I have a canon and a 50mm macro and I get good results, better than
adapters or extension tubes. Those work ok, especially if you are on a
budget. The 105 lens would allow you to be a little further away and it
could be better, but I have never used one. The camera has to be very
close to the artifact to get a 1:1 ratio with a 50mm. I use tungsten
lights rather than a ring flash. But that is because I never had the
bucks for a ring flash.
David McBride
Wilbur Smith Associates
Lexington, KY
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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of paul
courtney
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 3:37 PM
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Subject: ceramics photography
Despite the impending recession I am considering splashing out on a
macro lens and ring flash for my Nikon D70s digital camera for
photographing ceramics sherds. Has anyone any experience on using either
piece of equipment for this purpose or would I be better off using
extension rings with my kit zoom lens. Also any thoughts on focal length
of lens - 105mm?
paul courtney
leicester
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