Wow...absolutely beautiful!

Just love the Rotts

Loves anything cool. Snow is his favorite. Swimming is next.

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A few questions- What is the actual ligh source- electronic flash or continuous light? Be specific.

Are you using a softbox or are you improving one with a light box and cloth? What size is it?
It is the type of box that you can put things in and has lights over the top inside with a white cloth covering the light. 17x17.

Do you have a way of suspending the light directly over the table? A boom stand or can you rig something up? The light are directly over it in the box. I think I used the wrong name for what I have.

Art the final pictures for print or online use? Online use only. Want to offer wallpapers for phones and computers though. Possible?

Are the guns jet black, dark gray, gunmetal blue? Simply answered : Yes. Most contain all those colors. Prefer to make them appear more black without losing too much detail.

Do you have or can you improvise a "silver" reflector? Yes. Have one. The inside of the box is also all silver reflecting on the sides and bottom.

Do you want to emphasize the engravings on the guns- the logo and the place of manufacture? Manufacture name sticking out is a plus. A good percentage of gun guys love their brand. (Almost like photographers I see).

What background tone or color world you prefer- black, medium gray, white, floating on pure white, other? can you access some seamless background paper. The have it is smaller more manageable rolls.
I do have a light blue, white and black. None appealed to me. I am really liking the metal background. Like diamond plate, but in different colors. Opinion?

You can also use some textured metal as a background- the kind with kinda fish shaped ridges- they use it on steps and platforms. You can spray paint it in the tone you want- looks good with guns and hardwear.
This is what I am leaning toward. Will look at some tomorrow.

Get back to me when you can. Meanwhile I'll work out a lightg plan- simple and easy.

Loose the cloth background- as you said- to busy and distracts from the textures on the g

Thanks so much for the response! Really motivated me tonite. Hope I answered your questions . Going to look at plates tomorrow!

OK. Trying to up load 2 different photos. I think I know where I am lacking in some areas. G17 isn't centered, I used 2 different white balance settings looking for the best setup, light direction and on the list goes. I used a light box with the objects inside with a white cloth covering the direct light from the top. Right about 40mm on the zoom, a little more on the smaller one, ISO 400 (should go lower?) F7.1 on both and adjusted Shutter. Hit me with the improvements.

Wants: To get the object to appear more black than gray, yet maintain that gray background, and not lose the detail.

Is the background too busy? Solids may be best here? Thanks for any and all ideas / advice.

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Thanks all. I will post some samples later. I am just a bit apprehensive due to the product and accessories I sell. I sell primarily used firearms as well as accessories. Primarily I will be putting these on a website once a larger inventory is established. I also will be doing Class 3 transfers.

I have a contained light box if that is the proper word, plenty of background material. Lenses are 10-24, 24-70, 70-200 and a prime 35. Nikon D7200. Most of these will simply be posted to a web site. From my own buying experience, the greater the detail the better. I am getting a little glare and shadows I haven't figured how to resolve yet as you will see when I finally post some. The backgrounds are also a sticking point. I like using patterns but that doesn't seem to be the best. My busy season so I hope to get these up soon. Thanks for all the help

I am starting a small business and want to take pictures of my products. I have a decent basic setup: Light box, reflectors, tripod etc. I would love to get some advice or critique on the results as I never really took these types of images before. Being new to the forum, would this be the proper area to post these?

Thanks for the direction.

Michael

Thanks again for the reply and solid advice. Took in the Tamrons and what I had failed to notice or identify was that they were front focusing? Thats what the person at the camera shop told me. He also told me that because I bought those there he could calibrate them with the tap-in console. Magic. Could tell right in the store that was the issue. Learning the hard way I guess. I will put some before and afters when I get a chance, this is a busy time of year for me. Best part is that it was FREE! No money spent on un-needed gear though I did pick up a light box and will start to practice some product photos tonite. Any advice on where to post them for advice on improvement? Thanks again.

Also, they are the top of the line lenses , Camera s a D7200.

Thanks, will do. Prefer not to spend the money and get the best out of what I have if possible.

Hello all,

Hoping for some advise here. When I started into photography I wasn't sure what I would enjoy most so I bought an array of lenses to cover the spectrum. I now have a Nikon 10-24, nikon 35mm prime, a Tamron 24-70 and a Tamron 7-200. I have discovered I really enjoy taking photographs that show great detail, usually close up type of portraits or close up on everyday things. I usually use these for different screensavers. Not too exciting I know but I really enjoy the clean detail. So I have 2 questions for you:

1) My Tamrons have "iffy" areas for lack of a better word. Focus seems off sometime. I want to know if they may just need to be calibrated with a tap in to get to look as good as the 2 Nikon. Or should I trade them (usually at a loss I suspect) and get higher quality. For what its worth I really like the build and feel of the Tamrons, just want better results (could be my amateur skills also).

2) I am starting a business and will be offering some products online and will be taking pictures of them of course. So being that this is going to be the majority of my work, would I be better off with primes only? Or would what I have suffice once calibrated. I am not about having the latest and greatest, and hope not to have to buy more but get the best out of what I have. Will these Variable lenses do the trick? Is calibration required or recommended?

Rookie questions I know but any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Very Cool!...been looking for color here..no luck yet but your pic gives hope.

Bunch of interesting areas here. Lot to learn and enjoy. Think I won't be reading again in that attic part though. Wow. Love all the great advice to be read in all these areas. Awesome!

Going to give it a shot

Thanks all. Thanks for the guidance Pat.