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43builder

USA
100 Posts
Posted - 09/23/2010 :  07:28:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hello Everyone,

I know that there quite a few people here who take pride in the photos of their models. i was wondering if they could approve, or disapprove my purchase.

I bought a Nikon D5000, the one that comes with the Body and Two Additional Lenses.

I was also wondering if anyone could recommend the correct lens for taking the BEST pictures of a 1/43 model.

Thanks,
Patrick Lewis

Patick Lewis

vova43

Russia
186 Posts
Posted - 09/23/2010 :  09:20:58  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Patick,
if I'm not wrong, this problem was discussed here:
http://www.miniwerks.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=102
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LQDA4

USA
40 Posts
Posted - 09/24/2010 :  11:12:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have a Nikon D80 with 18-200mm VR lens. Also have a Tokina 2.8/100mm macro lens but I found that macro is sometimes overkill (not forgiving on details) for 1/43 models.

As for good photos, IMHO composition and lighting are most important. My models are all in the basement, no natural light so it's very hard to take good pictures. I would shoot RAW and reprocess the photos using Photoshop. Use high f/stops and slow shutter speeds to get the whole model in focus. Put the camera on a tripod and use timer if you don't have remote. Another thing I would highly recommend is an air blower/brush ($10 at camera store). It is handy to get the tiny lints and dust off the models prior to the photoshoot.
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