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Photographing pens

Jimjam66

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I thought it might be valuable to share some tips and tricks with each other about pen photography. I'll get the ball rolling:

I found a thread on the internet recently about making a cheap lightbox. I think you'll get all you need from the pics as I can't seem to find the link I followed! It works brilliantly and cost very little (biggest expense was a pad of A3 tracing paper for the translucent panels on the box sides). As you see I just use a couiple desk lamps for the extra lighting and I have a very old Canon EOS 300D with an 18-55 lens, I shoot on macro setting.

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ataylor

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Thats a smart ide mate, i was looking on ebay a few weeks ago for photo tents, i think the cheapest was about £50. Thanks for sharing. :thumbs:
 

Mattyd

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i have a photo tent, but havent got it set up at the moment
best way i think....
 

Jim

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I got a tent some time ago, but all what is left are the lamps, i haven't a clue where the rest is? It came in something akin to a briefcase, so i would have thought this couldn't get lost ... :whistling:

Great tutorial David, and one that could help members without doubt ... :thumbs:
 

Jim

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I have a tent, just need to dig it out. The problem is i can't be arsed doing it as i always take the pictures when i have finished for the day... :rolling:
 
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