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<blockquote data-quote="Mr.357Sig" data-source="post: 2252947" data-attributes="member: 8148"><p>After a quarter century in the photojournalism biz, I hope I know my way around a camera. My current set up is a Canon G11 camera with a Canon 430 EX flash. I almost always have the camera set to aperture priority, -1/3 to -2/3 exposure compensation, macro setting, about f 5.0 to f 5.6. I nearly always bounce the flash up and backwards on and off the camera. I also use my Fenix SD lights for some shots. And I turn off other ambient lighting to keep the main light source pure. </p><p></p><p>Bouncing the light expands the light source and makes a more pleasing photo than direct flash. I've also used outside light sources like overcast skies or a setting sun. Propping the gun up helps also.</p><p></p><p>Cleaning the weapon and its accessories is also key. Lint, dust and smears don't work for me. I also select my backgrounds carefully. I've used everything from my leather jacket to my Dax's Army flight suit to bullets in a cigar box. Be creative and have fun. </p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i977.photobucket.com_albums_ae259_zdadthrice_My_20Pistolas_20__20May_202012_a5_zpsfcfc4b53.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Sig P6 lit with Fenix flash light. </p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i977.photobucket.com_albums_ae259_zdadthrice_My_20Pistolas_20_acd8cd6ed62bd4bf4a033a8080aea494.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Ruger 357 LCR lit with Fenix. </p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i977.photobucket.com_albums_ae259_zdadthrice_My_20Pistolas_20_f28d9a1d22f0179325a6bae65f092e9d.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Ruger 357 LCR lit with bounced flash.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i977.photobucket.com_albums_ae259_zdadthrice_My_20Pistolas_20__20May_202012_grip4.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>CZ 75 Compact lit with bounce flash. </p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i977.photobucket.com_albums_ae259_zdadthrice_My_20Pistolas_20__20May_202012_MyModel38a.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>S&W Model 38 bounce flash off camera. </p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i977.photobucket.com_albums_ae259_zdadthrice_My_20Pistolas_20__20May_202012_Ruger_051_001.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Ruger SR 1911 bounce flash.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mr.357Sig, post: 2252947, member: 8148"] After a quarter century in the photojournalism biz, I hope I know my way around a camera. My current set up is a Canon G11 camera with a Canon 430 EX flash. I almost always have the camera set to aperture priority, -1/3 to -2/3 exposure compensation, macro setting, about f 5.0 to f 5.6. I nearly always bounce the flash up and backwards on and off the camera. I also use my Fenix SD lights for some shots. And I turn off other ambient lighting to keep the main light source pure. Bouncing the light expands the light source and makes a more pleasing photo than direct flash. I've also used outside light sources like overcast skies or a setting sun. Propping the gun up helps also. Cleaning the weapon and its accessories is also key. Lint, dust and smears don't work for me. I also select my backgrounds carefully. I've used everything from my leather jacket to my Dax's Army flight suit to bullets in a cigar box. Be creative and have fun. [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i977.photobucket.com_albums_ae259_zdadthrice_My_20Pistolas_20__20May_202012_a5_zpsfcfc4b53.jpg[/IMG] Sig P6 lit with Fenix flash light. [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i977.photobucket.com_albums_ae259_zdadthrice_My_20Pistolas_20_acd8cd6ed62bd4bf4a033a8080aea494.jpg[/IMG] Ruger 357 LCR lit with Fenix. [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i977.photobucket.com_albums_ae259_zdadthrice_My_20Pistolas_20_f28d9a1d22f0179325a6bae65f092e9d.jpg[/IMG] Ruger 357 LCR lit with bounced flash. [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i977.photobucket.com_albums_ae259_zdadthrice_My_20Pistolas_20__20May_202012_grip4.jpg[/IMG] CZ 75 Compact lit with bounce flash. [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i977.photobucket.com_albums_ae259_zdadthrice_My_20Pistolas_20__20May_202012_MyModel38a.jpg[/IMG] S&W Model 38 bounce flash off camera. [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i977.photobucket.com_albums_ae259_zdadthrice_My_20Pistolas_20__20May_202012_Ruger_051_001.jpg[/IMG] Ruger SR 1911 bounce flash. [/QUOTE]
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