saint308 Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I have been using the search feature trying to find old posts on taking pics of baits. However, I cannot find anything. I remember reading these posts a while back, so I know they are here. Does anyone know where I could get some guidance on this? Thanks. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 What did you need to know? Posting pics? Taking shots for the internet? Storing on a site like Photobucket? Downsizing photos? Altering photos? I have a Canon digital which I use with a small tripod, set the automatic setting to macro and use the timer. Nice clear shots everytime, even with no flash indoors. I use the photo program that came with the camera, crop out the unneeded background, crop to 4 or 5" and upload to photobucket, copy the img link on photobucket and post in e-mail or on a forum. Outdoor lighting is best and you don't need a tripod except for super close shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I have a sony cybershot 7.2mp. I am tryinig to figure out how to take a really good clear pic like I see the others take. I have tried the macro no flash and macro w/flash, but nothing is what I want. Some people can take a pic containing the entire bait and the color and flake detail is perfect. For me to get the color and flake detail to show up I have to be so close that I get about 1-2 inches of a stick. I may be asking for a miracle, but it worth a shot. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 It depends on the lens and it's resolution for close ups. My previous Olympus was limited and to make due, I mounted a magnifying glass in front of the object, used a bright light and a tripod. The pictures came out decent, but not of the same quality as my current camera. Macro and wide-angle lens and lens adapters are sold on Amazon.com for various cameras for less than $20. I just bought a polarized lens and haze lens for outdoor work. The shipping was outrageous, but the color quality is much nicer. If you use a photo program (ie. Microsoft Digital Image for $19 on Amazon), you can sharpen and control contrast, brightness, color saturation, tint and quite a few other options to enhance a picture to your taste. It won't do much for a picture that's too dark or blurred, but it's a tool that I always use to make the final picture what I want it to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 That cybershot is a good camera, use the macro and also make sure you pic the proper lighting ( they give you a choice) you can also build a light curtain and use lighting they are cheap to build and work very well ( I like them a lot) its all about learning to use the camera I got a long ways to go. as far as close since you have a 7megapixel camera just get as close as you can then crop the pic in a picture editor when you have the pic full size. Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Frank; are you promoting that tea, lol. Nice pic though. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Sock Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I use a canon also. No special lenses or anything else. Just use high resolution and check your compression settings. I use a small white ceramic plate for background and no special lighting. the pictures come up great and no altering outside of cropping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dampeoples Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I just bought a polarized lens and haze lens for outdoor work. The shipping was outrageous, but the color quality is much Sam, try these folks out: http://www.camerafilters.com/ Excellent post BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Frank; are you promoting that tea, lol.Nice pic though.com You'll never guess how old that ruler is! Nice pickup. Damnpeoples - great site!! I love photography and will call their customer service before ordering more lenses for the Canon. Before I got the polarized lense, I used my sunglasses over the lens to get deeper colors and cool reflections: I don't use a macro lense for the A540 and the resolution is in mm's under a florescent light! Well worth the $160 I paid for it and there's no reason to upgrade to an SRL digital. Even the videos come out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dampeoples Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 NP, been using them for a long time, built up quite a collection of stuff for my N65 I've gotten out of photography, sad to say, last project I did was a Polariod Image transfer, got an old slide copier and all, it just sits here now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomdart Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 That's a cool photo, Sterling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabefishing Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 good topic, was about to post the same... i picked up some B+W lenses (polarizer and neutral density) last week, should be here tomorrow, i'm having a really hard time with keeping light purple baits light, they always seem to turn out really dark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
