A trick for photographing rods

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Posted by: Mark Newcombe (---.140.dsl.syd.iprimus.net.au)

Date: November 25, 2012 06:09AM

Hi Guys,

Here is a little trick i thaught id share with you. If your looking to photograph a rod and want a black background go outside and hold your rod in the air at night using a flash, if your camera has a flash adjustment drop it back 1/3rd or even up to a full stop you should end up with a nice shot. If your cam doesnt allow flash compansation put a tissue over the flash it will soften the light or just adjust it in post processing most editing progs will let you do that even the freebies like picasa or gimp.

Be sure to wipe your rod down before shooting because dust lights up really well under flash also any flaws in your wraps or epoxy will be highlighted as well.

Hope that helps anyone looking at shooting rods and don't want a background shadow.

Cheers

Mark Newcombe
Old Bar NSW
Australia
markscustomfishing.com
American Tackle Pro-Staff

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/25/2012 06:10AM by Mark Newcombe.

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