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Tango0121 Feb 2015 1:07 p.m. PST

"This is a guide on how to take pictures indoors with no specialist lighting kit. I'm always asked how I take my photographs. Sadly, this guide isn't how I take my photographs. I prefer to use flash photography. Flash photography isn't a good start for beginners because it takes up room and costs more money. So with some basic kit, I'll show you how to take clear photographs of your miniatures.

What is a good photo?
We all love looking at pictures of painted models. A good photograph can really show off a paint job and present the miniature in the best possible way. So what makes a good photo? I would say a good photograph is one that is completely in focus, the colours are represented correctly, it's well lit with no obscurring shadows and the picture clarity is pin sharp (no noise or grain).


What kind of photographic equipment do I need?
For this tutorial you will need a camera that is capable of adjusting the Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO and White Balance. Typically these cameras are DSLRs (Digital Single Lens Reflex) or Bridge (a hybrid between a point-and-shoot and a DSLR). You will also need a photographic grey card and a tripod…"
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Hope you enjoy!

Amicalement
Armand

Timmo uk21 Feb 2015 1:45 p.m. PST

Excellent – thank you.

Syr Hobbs Wargames21 Feb 2015 1:55 p.m. PST

I actually am impressed with his other posting o how to use your I-phone.

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Wow


Thanks Armand
Duane

Wargamer Dave21 Feb 2015 3:04 p.m. PST

In the unlikely event I ever paint a miniature worth photographing – this will come in handy! ;-)

tkdguy22 Feb 2015 12:12 a.m. PST

Thanks for sharing. This will help me a lot.

Dicymick22 Feb 2015 12:26 p.m. PST

Might get a bit more when I sell on Ebay. Thanks for sharing.

Tango0122 Feb 2015 3:22 p.m. PST

Happy you enjoyed it boys!. (smile)

Amicalement
Armand

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