FWIW, The following is a correspondence I had with a poster on eBay who is
an OM user about her setup for taking photos.
Hi Eddi,
Thanks for writing back. I thought it looked like a light table and tent
setup, but wasn't sure. Thanks for the offer. I just made a 42" X 72"
diffuser out of PVC and polyester from Walmart to improve my macro images.
I shoot OMs exclusively, (can't afford two systems!). It looks from the
photo of the OM-1n like you have used a second light above and slightly to
the rear of the camera.???
BTW, if you have time and are interested, there is a very interesting, and
eclectic group of OM loyalists at Olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx you might like to
look at. Our list is often off topic, but includes much valuable
information. There is an archives of the past few years of threads that can
be researched, and informative sites of lens tests, eBay average pricing,
and information on system components, etc. are maintained by members. We
also have regular, informal *non-competitions* where we share photos on
particular topics or taken on a particular date. You can check the photos
out at: http://www.web-wizards.com/olympus/aditl3/ and
http://www.taiga.ca/~gallery/gallery.html . Come on over and give us a
look.
Gregg Iverson
From: E.S. Schultz
> Hi Greg,
> Thanks for all the compliments on the pictures! It's not that complicated
> of a setting, but takes some building and a little knowledge of light. I
> made a light table out of clear lexan tubes.
> I put a sheet of either milky or clear glass or Plexiglas, aim a diffused
> strobe underneath and I use a light tent on top. An umbrella would work
too,
> but makes a star pattern in any specular highlight.
> A Plume, Chimera or photflex dome would be great too and I use one if I am
> in a hurry. Light tent can be just a white sheet with appropriate cutouts.
> The cameras I use are Olympus OM's , Rollei 6008, and my new est friend an
> agfa 1680 digital with assorted close up gizmos. I would gladly help you
> set up a similar arrangement and don't consider anyone competition. What
> does irk me sideways is the guy who stole my entire ad, pictures, words
and
> all and sold his item on a 3 day auction just before my week long item
> ended. He is dealing with the FBI and my copyright attorney and the
whopper
> bill I sent him for my services stolen. Anyone can do it on their own, but
> thieves are just social sewage. Let me know if you want any help.
> Thanks
> Eddi HUnt
>
> >From: Gregg Iverson <giverson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >To: rolleigirl@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: eBay photos
> >Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2000 22:52:15 -0500
> >
> >Hi,
> >
> >Pardon my asking if you don't care to divulge your secrets, your photos
> >always seem to be among the best on eBay. What kind of set-up do you
> >use? Tent? Light boxes? I'm not interested in trying to compete with
> >you here, just in getting the kind of quality you are getting.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Gregg Iverson
> >North Carolina
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