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In lugnet.publish.photography, Jonathan Wilson wrote:
> I just bought a Sony Cybershot DSC-P32 (there is no way my budget could
> stretch to anything more, plus I got this one at a discount).
>
> Anyone got any tips for using this camera to photograph lego? (the manual
> says you can go as close as 10cm to the model so hopefully that will be enough)
Jonathan,
We bought the DSC-P5 (also 3.2 megapixel) after Christmas 2001 (Love it!)
If you want additional memory keep an eye on Buy.com's "Today's Deals"
They were selling the Lexar MS128 - Flash Memory Stick - 128MB for $29.99 with
free shipping this past weekend (now back up to 39.99). I can fit 92 full-size
images on 1 128MB Memory Stick... if I shoot any MPEG which eats up memory
quickly (GMLTC train shows) I am glad to have an extra card available.
Tips:
1 - Use a tripod to steady camera especially when shooting closeups.
2 - I try to shoot MOCs outside when possible, there is no glare from flash or
yellowish cast from indoor lighting. I try morning or afternoon for interesting
shadows or any time of day when it is overcast.
3 - Always shoot at maximum size 2048x1536, then resize a copy to 640x480 pixels
and 72dpi rsolution in a photo editing program before posting to BrickShelf. I
prefer to use Adobe Photoshop Elements though the MGI PhotoSuite which should
have come free with your camera will do everything you need to too. I like to
tweak Brighness/Contrast and Levels and often use the Sharpen filter to make
details pop.
4 - I try to overexpose up to +1.0EV when the MOC has a lot of black to capture
details or underexpose -0.7EV if there is a lot of white or if shooting on a
bright day. I keep my menu cued up at EV because I am constantly changing my
exposures on the fly.
5 - Be sure to have have Macro mode (the little "flower" icon) selected when
shooting closeups. I can get very sharp photos of standing Minifigs filling the
frame top to bottom wich is plenty enough for me.
6 - Settings specific to the Cyber-shot for shooting LEGO
Focus: Auto
White Balance: Auto
Spot Meter: On
ISO: Auto or 100
Image Size: 2048x1536 (QXGA)
Picture Quality: Fine JPEG compression
Record Mode: Normal
Flash Level: Low when shooting closeups indoors, Normal for Train Layouts
Picture Effects: Off
Sharpness: +2
Feel free to email me any specific questions :)
Examples of my photography can be seen at:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=TooMuchDew
--
Bill
(TooMuchDew)
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