1938 s/42

mrerick · 10-07-2012, 07:18 PM

John, These pictures show more detail, but I'm still having trouble judging the finish. The edges of the metal look sharp (a good sign).

When you re-shoot these, use outdoors natural sunlight in a shaded area. Use a background that is more grey in color (meters are calibrated for 18% reflection) or compensate for the light reflected by the background.

Marc

rolandtg · 10-07-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mrerick

John, These pictures show more detail, but I'm still having trouble judging the finish. The edges of the metal look sharp (a good sign). Marc

I agree, it almost looks like it's been dipped in that black Russian stuff.
I think it would help to wipe it down well with a clean rag and take some photos in natural light.

10-07-2012, 07:18 PM	#1
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	John, These pictures show more detail, but I'm still having trouble judging the finish. The edges of the metal look sharp (a good sign). When you re-shoot these, use outdoors natural sunlight in a shaded area. Use a background that is more grey in color (meters are calibrated for 18% reflection) or compensate for the light reflected by the background. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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