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GatoGordo
Been thinking about cobbling up a board for taking pictures of my meager collection of firearms. Does anyone have a suggestion for a background that best help show the details and condition of the gun. Paint or cloth (or other) covering? What color background works best for blued, stainles steel, nickle plated, etc. equally, if possible? Any suggestions or alternatives are much appreciated. Thanks.
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  • Mossbergboogie
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    pretty shotty,,,,, Most use a sheet of some kind,, solid in color, Mark Christian uses the same 90's multi colored sheet and that works for him..

    IMO anything solid will do just fine.
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  • MrM1A1
    Using white tends to throw off the contrast when taking pics of dark colored items(guns in this case). The guns end up way too dark. I would suggest a neutral solid color, nothing bright like red or yellow. Don't use anything shiny for your backdrop either, go with a non-reflective surface like a blanket or fabric. Wood, plastics, countertops etc. will tend to glare in photos. I use an old OD army blanket for my pics now, ans it works pretty good. Of course a good camera helps too. FWIF[;)]
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  • asphalt cowboy
    I've found that a background of medium maroon or gray work well. Whatever you do don't use white or other colors that will reflect excess light. Black is a no-go also.

    If your camera has zoom and flash use them. Set your background up in deep shade and photograph from a distance of five to seven feet. Zoom in to fill the frame and use the flash to illuminate and highlight details.
    If you can find one to fit your lense a circular polarizing filter will help eliminate glare spots from all but metal surfaces.
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  • givette
    In addition to anything/everything said, or will be said:

    Outdoors. Daylight. Out of sunlight (open shade). Joe

    Edit: Below is an example. Notice how the lighting is used to advantage?

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  • RCrosby
    M1A1 and givette have it nailed. Maybe already said, but I would add, get as close as possible and still have sharp focus. Not mandatory in good outdoor light, but a tripod can really help.
    Camera with a macro setting, typically a little flower like symbol on the setting dial, also helps.
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  • oneoldsap
    Professional photographers use a light blue background for stills , like Robbins Egg or a touch lighter !
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