[Jewelry making - Article 01096] - Re: [Orchid] Macro Pictures

[Rick Martin]

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>     A lightweight MACRO COOL-LIGHT SL-1 was attached to the [Nikon
>     Coolpix 4500] camera, no special "set up" was done. The results were
>     awesome. Has anyone used this camera with this attachment ?

    Yes, I have both.  I've had so-so results.  I shoot mainly loose
    gemstones though I've used the set-up on jewelry as well.  Problem:
    to get the lens close enough for macro work, the lights reflect off
    shiny surfaces. The result is a little circle of lights that reminds
    me of a mini-UFO coming in for a landing on my precious piece.  I've
    thought of trying to make some sort of "doughnut" diffuser out of
    plastic to soften the lighting but haven't tried it yet. The SL-1 is
    great for shots of non-reflective items. If anyone's figured out how
    to use it with mirror-surfaced faceted stones and jewelry I'm waiting
    to hear about it. 

Rick Martin
MARTIN DESIGNS


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