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I'll try the soft box next time. I seem to be able to get acceptable results reasonably easily but the finer points you mention, that extra 10% I find really difficult. Funnily enough I just sold some roller skate wheels on Vinted and I took some photos of them on this acrylic. I used a...

Hi thanks for the detailed reply. It's very much appreciated. To be honest I have never used that umbrella on a product before so that's a good lesson to learn. Should I have used the soft box ? On the first image where the light is over the subject I actually lifted the light stand up and over...

Hi I have had a go at this. Struggled with the reflection I am assuming that it was more to do with the surface I was using it was pretty rough looking perspex I hope someone can clarify. Of course it could be my light/camera position. I did want the light more above to light the lens more but...

Hi Garry You are totally correct. I was hoping to take them in the morning as it were overcast and the sun comes up behind the cabin. As always you have great practical advice. Lots of times the most obvious remedies pass me by. Yes we are very lucky to have this space. I recently put the...

@Garry Edwards Thanks for the reply. I agree it is a a bit hard to see in the small room I am using but not too bad. like you mentioned before I do have a little knowledege I am more hindered by my lack of ideas and directing/posing folk. I took a few photos at first using just the spotlight...

I was unsure where to post these. @Garry Edwards The gadget arrived, it seems to work this is my Niece in the photos. She prefers the airy/lighter look. I don't have the room really but we did get some images. I am outside the cabin along with the snoot taking these. Luckily the weather as...

Crickey they are special..... Gaz

@Garry Edwards My you've got a great memory :-) You are correct I was very eager to take better images back then. With help from yourself I eventually took some descent photos. The lighting section on this forum is still fab. Gaz

Hi Garry Thanks for the review. Although I have barely used my camera in a couple of years. Your review and the insanely cheap cost of this product convinced me this would be fun to try. If nothing else it might spur me into taking photos again. Gaz

Lovely shots. Great replies I would not have noticed many if any of points mentioned. This forum really does have some great folk amonst it's members. Gaz

Thanks Alan Quite an array on that site. She seems to have bought her films at a good comparable price so that's good to know. Gaz

Hi Dave I just finished reading a book and needed something new to read. After seeing your post I read some reviews of Luck by Ed Smith. I never watch cricket and know next to nothing about it but the book sounds interesting. Just ordered a second hand copy off Ebay for next to nothing...

Thanks Brian.

Thanks for your help with this. I am assuming indoors these cameras would give better results using the flash. That said I know some won't have a flash. As the quote goes " Lifes like a box of chocolates ........" Appreciate the advice.

Thanks for the info. Fingers crossed most of them will take AA's