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Model close ups
No, not that sort of model George! Got a couple of new Mini models through the post today so, thought I'd have a play around with the camera.
I used to take model shots by simply using the macro on my compact but, read on a model forum about zooming in to get a full frame shot. I set the DSLR up on its tripod with a 300mm lens and started adjusting the apature with each shot until I got some reasonable results. To be honest, I think the 300mm lens was a bit over the top and I'll have a go with a smaller lens next time. Anyway here's some of the best shots, bear in mind that I am a complete novice
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I like those shots, I do not think the 300mm lens is over the top, which lens is it? Is it a fixed 300mm? or a zoom? If it is a zoom, try at between 150 and 200mm. The reason for this, is a telephoto can compress a shot, and I think the first image, the sides of the white mini, have been flattened by this effect. I may be wrong on that, but to me the sides look flatter and taller than they appear to be in the other shots. Be careful with the smaller lens, it may give the opposite effect and squash the images.
tip if you havent already done this, is to use the timer facility, to counter any shake you may have. In these shots though there doesnt appear to be any. Even though using the tripod, the movement of pressing the shutter button can cause movement. If there is a mirror lock up function, activate that too. (mirror lock up along with a remote release, were my two favourite functions and accessories of my cameras). another tip, switch off one of your light sources (I am guessing an overhead incandescent bulb?). In a couple of the shots there are two shadows. The lighting to me, is spot on, except for that. In a street situation, there would only be one shadow from the sun (or sky). If you can, set your lighting up to emulate that
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It's a zoom lens and I used a remote shutter release. I'll have a play between 150 and 200mm when I get chance. Never gave the lighting a thought, see what you mean about the shadows though.
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Very impressive Paul.
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Tilt shift techniques are always fun to play with for models
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Some nice shots there, I must try to take some of my models.
I have five Rolls Royce & a Bentley from Franklin Mint, the Danbury Mint 007 Aston Martin and the Maesto Jaguar XJ 220 the large scale one and just realised I have a lot of BL models sitting in the boot of my SD1 Vitesse which I used for my rear shelf display at classic car shows. I like to have a model of the cars I own and just a couple of weeks back I managed to get a Jaguar XF in the same colour as mine. |
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Some great model shots there Paul
I've got a collection of 1/18th F1 models which I've never really thought about photographing. After seeing your great shots I may well give it a go
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Photographing model cars against a background, reminded me of this, where the bloke uses models against real-world backgrounds to create a fictional town!
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Starlight 75
Just added this Schuco 75 to my collection. It's actually Starlight but, the lighting makes it look sort of Moonstone
This 6R4 arrived yesterday too
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