How can I photograph this machine better?
A panorama stacked from four 135mm f2.8 shots. Old glass.
So 1 photo for the bottom part, two in the middle and one photo for the lid on top.
My goal is to isolate the machine and not to capture edges that are too harsh.
Hello! What exactly do you mean to crawl with “not too hard edges”?
Normally, I would say that you have the machine as sharp as possible to clear it, so increase the distance between the motif and the background, and quietly the aperture somewhat smaller (so at f7 – 8)
If you also want to have a soft drawing of parts of the machine (e.g. the rear edges), then only the highest possible contrast between the machine and the background helps. I’m using to create a Hohkehle, i.d. a white bed sheet (but then always the folds must flash out);) or a sheet of cardboard, with smaller motifs.
In general, there is a lot to get out here with other lighting, but I think it depends on what you have available.
I think Stacken is an excessive work here, but what exactly do you intend? What’s the picture for? In general, even if I love image processing, it is always best to ensure optimal conditions directly during recording, which not only reduces the workload but also increases the quality.
Hope it helps a little. Love greetings;)
It was a test image, wanted to try if and how good that goes with the panoramic function on the PC then what it looks like with the clearing. Ideally you would take a maximum of 70 mm focal length and f5.6-f8 and far away white background. You taught me that much.
That’s pretty good. If you go a bit higher, the red area of the background disappears and the coffee machine comes “presenter”. Why was it necessary to stack the recording? And can I know what old glass you used? (I love the old shards!)
Yashinon dx 135 in the case of open diaphragm is not so sharp about it and because of the too small removal of the stack.
I know the Yashinon, very beautiful glass. But I understand your approach, I think it is correct. The situation is not so easy with the tele. As I said, hide the red area and I think you’re in the finish.
The bright wall would basically automatically expose the machine. It is not necessary to work with much light intensity.
Otherwise, the red area has to get out. That’s what directs the eye. It also seems to me something wrong…but whatever. Find a suitable background and go further down, then there are also fewer edges on top.
well the red is so far outside, you have cut it off quickly:D
Then you have much too little picture edge.
I know… but not cut in that case.
You can retouch it. Something like liquid rescale..or warp tool. You hardly see in Forun’s resolution..
(1) You should just focus the picture. The machine tilts slightly to the right.
2) Why do you work with an open panel at such a focal length? A product photo does not need background blur. You simply work with f/8 or higher. Camera can then put on a tripod and exposure time by 3 shutter stages longer (thus double 3x).
3) Too much disturber outside. The plug does not interest, as does the plug cable, which can be behind the coffee machine. The sheet of paper neither. The background should also be freed from disturbers. A pure white wall is enough and does not distract from the motive.
(1) is correct
2) wanted to try with blur in the background how well it is released. With aperture 8, problem 3) is seen stronger.
Clearly, but just clearing away, I would feel easier in person.