Photo Advice: Help!

[KingZombie]

Hi!
I'm trying to take some close up pictures of dice and have had so-so success. Is there anyone out there who can offer some advice?

I'm trying to get the colors to stand out better. I suppose I could supply a link to the chessex website, but that wouldn't be as cool.

[Onacara]

I am assuming you are using the macro feature on your camera right?

[kboleen]

Lighting has a lot to do with it. It's just a matter of experimenting. I haven't done it for a long time but the best set up I was able to come up with was two desk mounting lamps pointed to the subject and the camera on tripod since the desk lamps do not flash.

[KingZombie]

Originally Posted by Onacara

I am assuming you are using the macro feature on your camera right?

yes, I am.

I'll try the two desk lamps.

[Onacara]

Originally Posted by KingZombie

yes, I am.

I'll try the two desk lamps.

Ok try also using the macro and zooming in...keep camera itself about 2-2.5 feet away and then zoom in.

[Draconious]

Put something the camera can focus on next to it.
You can crop it out later.
The item your taking a photo of might not have enough colors or white space... depending on camera.