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Hi,I've searched the forum but not found anything on this subject. My pictures and videos are not as good as I'd like them to be,can anyone advise me on lighting ,what cameras are best etc... At the moment Im using a Samsung digimax s500 but my sony ericsson w890i mobile takes better pics than the camera,but still not good enough. Some of your pics on here are great so Im hoping mine can improve.

 

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Thanks Steve,poor light is a drawback with my layout and my "Dickensian"style allyway is barely wide enough to get my groceries down so no chance of getting outside. Tried all the settings on my camera but it just gets worse, think a new one should be the way!
A trip to the camera shop is needed . Cheers ,Frame

 

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Thankyou gentlemen that was most informative,when the bank balance has come out of xmas shock I shall be seeking some new equipment, plus its my 40th birthday in march so presents should be large and expensive, (my girlfriend reads my posts

) I will retain this info for when Im ready to make a purchase,thanks again

 

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QUOTE (wolverton bloomer @ 28 Jan 2009, 16:44) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hi Andy
If you're using a digital camera thats got differant settings try experimenting. Ive found using a mini tripod and using the delayed shutter setting works in low light with out using the flash. Ive a samsung s830 compact and my wife has a canon digital slr that uses interchangable lenses. (Weve a wide angle which is grat for close ups and wide shots the standard 55mm lense, a telephoto which is great for distance weve also got a hood, and some filters but dont have any lamps) For the best results if you can take the model out side this really makes a differance, natural light and shadows add a real feeling of realism.
Regards
Steve

Heres why I cant take it outside.

 

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QUOTE (Brian Considine @ 2 Feb 2009, 19:25) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Now if I'd known you were a camera expert I would have got you to show me how to use my digicam properly last time I saw you !

BTW - any good with a camcorder ?
Hi Brian,was your last post in reference to me? If so how do you know me?

 

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QUOTE (Doug @ 2 Feb 2009, 20:24) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Please keep images down to a reasonable size.

In the guidelines we ask for images around 700 pixels wide

http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25

This is because not everyone has a large screen and broadband connection. We have to think of the majority.

If you use a photo manager like Picasa, you can export 700 pixel wide photos to Photobucket or whatever service you are using (perhaps even the free Google Web Albums). It will be faster and easier to manage on the forums.
Sorry Doug I thought I got the hang of this,I'll look into it