17-04-2017, 10:19 AM
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Regarding printing, I have a Canon Pro 9000 Mk2 injket which has eight inks but used mainly for competition printing up to A3+. Cost per print is high, so this machine is aimed at the solo pro who charges mega pounds for his / her images.Regarding macro, my interests are clocks and watches, so in addition to a mini tripod, I use an LED torch to highlight, in addition to natural light. Auto focus switched off.
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17-04-2017, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by realspeed
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Sometimes object can't be inspected properly with the naked eye, Photographing it and getting onto a computer screen allows one to examine in better detailOne thing i like doing as another member does is to restore old picture by reproducing a copy .
If you get into macro photography it is another world which is open to anyone.
So when trying to get small objects photographed this is how I do it, others might do something different.
At the moment my neighbour has seen my work and has asked if I can do anything with some old photo of his late parents.
I said to him taken them out of the glass fronted frames and i will have a go , no promises.
So i have a choice of scanning them ( not had much success doing that) or photographing them, either way the originals wont get damaged.
I used the Canon to photograph assay marks in a few 2nd hand rings we bought. As you say, the macro facility will show amazing detail. Far better than using a jewellers loupe, I found.
As for scanning vs photographing a photograph ... no contest!
SCANNING wins every time.
Scan at 300 and, if necessary, up the scale a bit too.
Simples
If you go to my website (in the Ads section) I have scanning instructions.
17-04-2017, 10:34 AM
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When I printed my own stuff I had an Epson (Can't remember the model) that did A3+ and had a continuous ink system attached - which did bring the print price down. But if you didn't use it for a week it clogged up and needed cleaning. For my own stuff I now use a cheap online lab that gives good quality - and if they ever fade I can always get a replacement printed. (I have stuff on the wall that is about 8yrs old and they still look as they did when new.)For clients I pay more for excellent quality framed prints, acrylics, canvases - whatever folk want. They have a 100% no quibble guarantee and nobody has ever used it. They can also deliver straight to the client with my branding on the package. They're not the cheapest - but IMO they're the best.
17-04-2017, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MKJ
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I wish I new more about photography to really appreciate the shot. Going by my untrained eye it looks incredible enough though 
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I find for many the "trained eye" can be a hindrance as it can tend to focus on technical minutia rather than the actual impact and content of an image. "Camera Club Syndrome"
17-04-2017, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Mister_Oy
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I don't do a lot of table top / still life - but here's one Id did for someone.
Super pic
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