Photographing a Navy Luger

[Norme]

Originally Posted by Ray

Norm, do you use a light box when you take the picture? No shadows, all areas illuminated, perfect focus, very nice
ray

Hi Ray,
I may start a thread on gun photography if there's sufficient demand, but basically a white background, which is my preference (and also the preference of the major auction houses and Legacy as well), is only possible with a camera that permits full manual adjustment, a cell phone just doesn't cut it. So speak up if you're interested.
Norm

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by Norme

...basically a white background...

"15% grey" paper used by photographers for backgrounds and cycloramas seems most friendly to obtaining good exposures, particularly when the camera is set to adjust exposure automatically.

The stuff comes on 8' long rolls, but a pro may be able to set you up (as one did for me) with a remnant roll or pieces of it that are reasonably-sized for documenting guns. He also gave me some remnants in black and white.

[m1903a3]

Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Ray,
I may start a thread on gun photography if there's sufficient demand, but basically a white background, which is my preference (and also the preference of the major auction houses and Legacy as well), is only possible with a camera that permits full manual adjustment, a cell phone just doesn't cut it. So speak up if you're interested.
Norm

I'm definitely interesting in your equipment, setup (lighting etc.) and any hints and techniques.

Please!!