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RonSchmitt

RonSchmitt

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Hello photo guru's,
These are my baseline pics, I am using a Minolta Maxxum auto focus, so not much I can do about exposure. These were all shot in a light tent with a 40 watt bulb on each side and no flash. Backdrop is an ash grey cloth.
Any hints? ( other than buy a different camera:D)
 
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On the first one, the depth of field needs adjusting. This is the problem that I had for a looong time. I am finally learning how to adjust the depth of field / f-stops. Will your Maxxum allow that?
 
Can you provide the exact model number for your camera? That will help a lot. The color balance on the middle photo looks off and the other two look over exposed. For a background use something without texture. AF cameras sometimes like to focus on a cloth background rather than the pen.
 
Wow Ron, that is the most 'non-slr' SLR i've ever seen. I pulled down the manual.. I assume you tried the close up mode. Other than that, your hands are pretty tied with that camera unless you change lenses (which wouln't be worth the $)

I have to say - I've given up on 35mm these days. You can get a decent digital camera under $100 (try newegg dot com). You'll save that in film and developing in no time. I have to say - you said other than buying another camera[B)], but I REALLY think thats your best option given that your stuck with 'film'.
 
Wait a minute! You have a film SLR and you can't change the aperture? What the !@#$ kind of SLR is that? Whoever designed it should have been drawn and quartered for even thinking of such a thing.:(
 
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