Taking pictures of Disney Pins - Help

[FergieTCat]

I am selling a number of pins on Ebay. (I am not a dealer, just an impulse buyer when it comes to shiny objects.)

I tried to take pictures of them with two different cameras (Canon SD1000 and Canon IS S5). In both cases, the pictures either came out blurry because I was too close to the pin (macro function did not help), or they reflected the flash and washed out.

Does anyone know how to take a picture of a pin so it's clear? I put them on a neutral background. Would I have to stand farther back and crop the picture? Would it be better to do it during the day so no flash is involved?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Michele]

When taking a picture of shiny things I always find it better to take the picture at an angle not looking directly at it. I think I took this one with the macro setting, with flash, at a slight angle, and the dark background worked really well.

 

[GrillMouster]

Use a tripod, the camera's timer, and the camera's macro setting. If autofocus doesn't work, use manual focus. Turn off the camera's flash. Shoot the pins straight on. Light the pin with a lamp or some other light source at about a 45 degree angle to the camera. If you find it difficult shooting down on the pin, attach the pin to an upright sheet of black foam from Wal-Mart's crafts department.

 

[FergieTCat]

Thank you! Will attempt both and see which comes out best!

 

[hopemax]

A non-photographic answer...

You can just put it on a scanner. Sometimes it helps to attach it to paper first, but not always necessary.

 

[tennisfan]

A non-photographic answer...

You can just put it on a scanner. Sometimes it helps to attach it to paper first, but not always necessary.

I was just going to say the same thing. Personally I find it easier this way