Glass display case...
Apr 16, 2019 12:55:18 #
I've found this wonderful little antique shop and they have this beautiful display case filled with cameras tried to capture but really not successful...I have attached my shots the last one I have played with a little.
The first was probably motion blur not sure, the second and third I'm thinking distortion from the glass of the old showcase. It is a very challenging shot because there is sun light coming in from the other side of the small room, plus those dang string of lights they have strung throughout the case and lots of reflections. Getting into a position is also very challenging for there is a very narrow walkway passing this case with all kinds of stuff on floor...this is truly heaven packed with tons of stuff but he!! when try to get a position for capturing....
Any suggestions on getting a better shot.....
The first was probably motion blur not sure, the second and third I'm thinking distortion from the glass of the old showcase. It is a very challenging shot because there is sun light coming in from the other side of the small room, plus those dang string of lights they have strung throughout the case and lots of reflections. Getting into a position is also very challenging for there is a very narrow walkway passing this case with all kinds of stuff on floor...this is truly heaven packed with tons of stuff but he!! when try to get a position for capturing....
Any suggestions on getting a better shot.....
Apr 16, 2019 13:15:10 #
It is what it is. I'd say you have to embrace the reflections or move on till you find a more photo accessible camera collection theme.
Apr 17, 2019 05:37:35 #
Apr 17, 2019 08:50:28 #
HardworkingGal wrote:
I would think that a store employee might turn off the string of lights for a few minutes while you got your shot. That wouldn't get rid of the other issues but would eliminate that problem. As for the light coming in through the window - possibly a different time of day might work better?I've found this wonderful little antique shop and ... (show quote)
Apr 17, 2019 09:00:16 #
Attach a polarizer and focus manually so the camera doesn't focus on the glass.
Apr 17, 2019 10:46:18 #
Thank you everyone for your assistance; I really love this forum, everyone is so helpful. Being a newbie it is great to have a place to ask questions and get honest opinions. I will be getting a polarizer and trying some manual focusing (in January I turned off full auto and have graduated to aperture and shutter priority settings but haven't yet moved the switch to manual focus). The shop owners were very receptive to allowing me to come in and just shoot and have welcomed me back "anytime" even asking if I would like to visit another building (old school house) that they use for storage off site. In speaking with them found out that they are struggling with getting clear, exciting captures for their website so I offered that if I get any good shots I would send them to them they said that would be great and in exchange they would state that the photos were "courtesy of our local photographer....." for local exposure!
Apr 17, 2019 11:00:12 #
Fotoartist wrote:
It is what it is. I'd say you have to embrace the reflections or move on till you find a more photo accessible camera collection theme.
If you want something like this you generally have to work at it.
(Photo from my camera club.)
Apr 17, 2019 11:01:11 #
RV
Loc: Chicago
Another idea is to put your camera lens as close as you can to the glass your lens will allow. If it focuses try shooting that way. The closer you are to the glass the least amount of reflection. Has worked for me in the past when glass reflection was an issue.
Apr 17, 2019 11:13:22 #
Fotoartist wrote:
If you want something like this you generally have to work at it.
(Photo from my camera club.)
(Photo from my camera club.)
Yes I agree and have discussed with the owner about me coming in when I have more time and doing actual set ups of their goods for more professional looking captures; hope to some day be able to capture good shots then take them back home and "work" them post (have to learn post as well) and end up with a picture as nice as yours.
Apr 17, 2019 11:25:59 #
RV wrote:
Another idea is to put your camera lens as close as you can to the glass your lens will allow. If it focuses try shooting that way. The closer you are to the glass the least amount of reflection. Has worked for me in the past when glass reflection was an issue.
Thanks for the suggestion will try on Saturday when I go back for an all day practice...I did capture a few good shots when I was there last week of other items throughout the shop such as the display of postcards though my skills need some work like now that I see this I should have adjusted my position to eliminate more of that window in the background but maybe there is something I can do in post and maybe get more "blur" to the background.
Apr 17, 2019 13:38:04 #
What about a Lenskirt? The suction cups stick right to the glass and prevents any glare. B&H carries them as does Amazon for about the same price.
Apr 17, 2019 18:03:07 #
HardworkingGal wrote:
I'm glad it worked out - I was pretty sure the store would be more than cooperative. Also - the Manual mode on your camera does not refer to focus. I always use "M" but autofocus. In your case, since the product is not moving (I hope), and you have used aperture priority, I would go with that because that will control your depth of field to get everything in focus (I would go with f-16 or higher). If they are giving you time - use a tripod. If that's not possible then brace against the glass and as another member suggested - get as close as possible and make sure the camera is focusing on the product and not the glass (the stupid camera can't tell the difference even if you paid $4000 for it!)Thank you everyone for your assistance; I really l... (show quote)
Apr 26, 2019 11:34:59 #
"...I would think that a store employee might turn off the string of lights for a few minutes..." this is SOP for commercial assignments... on numerous occasions (while assisting other commercial shooters) this was rather common place...
In fact on one assignment I was positioned in the mechanical room at the breaker box and killed a power to house lights at a bar for 30 seconds while the tog (in the bar worked a +/- 40 second exposure) in order to montage two separate images together... He was amazing and the resulting imagery was absolutely breathtaking...
Note: the aforementioned requires a working knowledge of image editing software.
btw a polarizer would likely only be useful on a single illumination source, not reflections coming from differing angles...
Hope this helps HardworkingGal
In fact on one assignment I was positioned in the mechanical room at the breaker box and killed a power to house lights at a bar for 30 seconds while the tog (in the bar worked a +/- 40 second exposure) in order to montage two separate images together... He was amazing and the resulting imagery was absolutely breathtaking...
Note: the aforementioned requires a working knowledge of image editing software.
btw a polarizer would likely only be useful on a single illumination source, not reflections coming from differing angles...
Hope this helps HardworkingGal
Apr 28, 2019 22:13:56 #
And use a tripod! It will make available a whole new range of shutter speeds and apertures.
Dec 6, 2019 13:09:35 #
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