The Digital Photography Companion

GAINING SPEED

PRODUCE DOITYOURSELF PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY

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When you take the shot, hold the camera very steady, because the shutter speed will

be slow and you’ll want to minimize camera shake, which degrades image quality. If you

have image stabilization, turn it on. Better yet, use a monopod if the situation allows.

Even if you hold the camera steady, the action on the playing field will blur, so try to

make your exposures right after, or before, the action.

Obviously, you’re not going to get Sports Illustrated shots from the cheap seats. But for

memorable occasions, such as your hometown team winning the World Series, it’s great

to have a few well-exposed images from the event to keep in your scrapbook.

Produce Do-It-Yourself Product Photography

ere are two ways to shoot items for sale on eBay: the hard way and the easy way. e

hard way involves multiple studio lights, softboxes, umbrellas, and seamless backdrop

paper. Professionals use this equipment to produce outstanding images for commercial

advertising and high-end editorial work.

But if you just want a nice picture of your old 35mm camera to sell online, or you want

to photograph a small item to put on your website, you probably don’t want to set up

an entire studio. So, here’s the easy way:

Find a window next to which you can set up a table. North-facing windows are great,

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