HELP! How to take quality pics of your guns

[gbarbo001]

Years ago there was a thread here on CG which explained in great detail how to use a light box to take great pictures of your guns. It even included appropriate settings for your 35 mm camera. I used the instructions to take really good pics of some of my guns, but now I can't find it.... It was once a Sticky. Does anyone know where it it?

Thanks in advance for any help.

[dsconstructs]

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=37727

I don't post much but I read a lot here.

[Helmut]

Newer phones these days is all you really need.

[ojisan]

One of these kits or similar is great for starters.
I have one.

https://www.efavormart.com/products/16-x-16-table-top-photo-photography-studio-lighting-light-tent-kit-in-a-box?variant=35135947218&msclkid=51f870a0b4431f36e06d2f3c7ec440a0&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=B%20-%20EFMT%20-%20Shopping&utm_term=4577541785555928&utm_content=All%20Products

I'm just an amature.
Pic using kit and an older Sony e-camera:

[gbarbo001]

BINGO!

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/...ad.php?t=37727
I don't post much but I read a lot here.

That's EXACTLY the string I was looking for.

Thanks so much.

[SkyHawk]

Just use a phone and natural light, with any interesting background. Those lightbox pics are so boring.


You can do diffused....






Or direct - either way just let the sun do all the work for you. No special gear required.

[the_tunaman]

If you use direct lighting, realize that early and late sun is preferable... mid-day sunlight is harsh and unflattering.

[hermosabeach]

And never post serial numbers online FB and google are collecting them

[-hanko]

And never post serial numbers online FB and google are collecting them

What do they do with them after collecting??

What's worse are the morons to take a pic of the gun with either or a wad of money, a knife, a watch, a glass of liquor, or any and all non-gun crap.

[SkyHawk]

I manipulate all my serials in photos, unless it is a historic piece. Google/FB may *think* they know what serial I have, but they don't

And that is why it would be idiotic of them to even try - because I am not the only one who does it.

[tonyxcom]

And never post serial numbers online FB and google are collecting them

What are they gonna do? Register them again?

[tonyxcom]

Newer phones these days is all you really need.

This is only true of the camera part. You still need good lighting and to know what you are doing.

[Bansh88]

Gun photos are supposed to be laid out on a messy bed with bare feet in the lower corner.

[SoldierLife7]

Gun photos are supposed to be laid out on a messy bed with bare feet in the lower corner.

This. 100%

[robert829]

Cell phones now can take amazing photos.
Use natural light and some and some fill will do the job just fine...But if you want a detail shots, get yourself a macro lens and a camera of your choice..