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Taking better pics of your vape gear - part 1

Pauly Meatballs

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Hi Everyone!
Just thought I'd share some quick and easy tips I've picked up over the last year.
Depending on the level of abuse I get for daring to opine on a subject I know almost nothing about, there may be follow up vids. :D
Have a great day!

Paul


 

CaFF

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Nice topic!

I don't really have a budget for photography, but I give it my best try. :)

Obtained a pretty decent Canon A720is digital camera (it's not a DSLR, but has nice glass and has a good Program mode) as a lucky find in a thrift store for $40, then mainly use the freeware Xnview program for editing.

Good lighting, the use of macro settings and a basic understanding of photography helps a lot, IMHO.
 

Cavediver

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I tend to just lay the item down, snap the picture, and I'm done. Your method looks pretty easy, so I'll give it a try next time. Thanks for posting!
 

FL_David

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I enjoyed your video too and taking notes. Opps, the paper is no longer white.
 

CaFF

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Yeah, it's basically a backdrop used with natural lighting. Another way is to use a lightbox, which can be made really easy too:


If you're using a digital camera, a few things:

 
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vapedick

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I can see the camera in many of those shots. one should also try to avoid that when shooting shiny objects.o_O
 

CaFF

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I can see the camera in many of those shots. one should also try to avoid that when shooting shiny objects.o_O

I'm guilty of that...lol

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I actually liked the shot though, it's kind of trippy that way. ;-)
 

Pauly Meatballs

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Because you are telling people how to take "better" pictures. Asshole. That's why.
Just trying to help out your shitty lesson. Loser.

I'm not telling people anything, I'm passing on a few quick and easy tips. It's different to what you're doing, which is being a cunt.
 

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