[Jewelry making - Article 00081] - Re: [Orchid] [again] Digital camera

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    Hi, I use a  Minolta Dimage 7i. I also have a Nikon Coolpix 990, but
    I prefer the Minolta over the Nikon. The Nikon seems to be tougher to
    operate. The Minolta has a higher megapixel than the Nikon also-5MP
    compared to 3.3MP. With either I would suggest purchasing a set of
    macro lenses to go with it,especially if you are going to shoot
    gemstones closeup. You'll also need somekind of way to diffuse any
    lightsource that you use, to avoid glare off the surface of the
    stones. A cheap way to do that is get a large plastic salad mixing
    bowl with a frosted finish, about 12" diameter x 8-10" deep, and cut
    a hole in the bottom big enough to fit the camera lens in plus enough
    space for you to see past it to the item being photographed. With
    the bowl upside down, place the stone, or item , on the background
    surface with the bowl placed over it. Use a couple cheap halogen
    desktop flexible lamps aimed from opposite sides toward the plastic
    bowl. The frosted plastic will diffuse the light and avoid glare from
    the stone facets surface, while still providing ample light for a
    good picture . Be sure to use a tripod on macro shots, and either a
    timer or a remote, since it is impossible to handhold the camera that
    good for a macro. Stillness is of the essence when shooting this
    close. Or you can spend lots of money and buy a professionally made
    macro studio from any number of jewelry supply houses. Rio Grande
    carries a ready made unit, as well as Kassoy, and also the photo
    supply houses such as Calumet, 47th ST Photo, etc... Ed


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