High Standard Collectors' Association Blog: Taking photos of stainless steel or nickel plated guns

Friday, October 23, 2015

Taking photos of stainless steel or nickel plated guns

I was taking some photos today of a couple of stainless steel pistols, and I need some advice on how to obtain good photos without glaring hot spots on the metal.

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Mr. CompletelyOctober 24, 2015 at 4:30 PM
Here's a few tips:
1. Avoid using the flash if you can.
2. Avoid camera angles that are 90 degrees from a flat reflective surface.
3. Flat light overcast days outdoors can work well.
4. Put a piece of Kleenex over the flash to diffuse and soften the light.
5. Put a piece of white paper at a 45 degree angle in front of the flash to redirect the flash upward to bounce it off the ceiling.
6. Try a polarizing filter on the camera lens.

Hope this helps!
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The High Standard Collectors' Association was founded in 1991 to promote friendship and communication among the those interested in the collection, research, preservation and use of High Standard firearms, memorabilia and accessories. We include the Fiala, Hartford Arms and Schall firearms as part of our group. They were the direct predecessors to High Standard.

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Friday, October 23, 2015

Taking photos of stainless steel or nickel plated guns

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