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If you’ve ever wanted to take professional looking photos for your eBay listings, look no further. Today, I will show you how to make a simple macro photo studio using common household items. You will need the following supplies:
Step 1:
Start by cutting out the top, sides, and bottom of the box, leaving the back intact. The Corona box will be the enclosure to your macro photo studio.
Step 2:
Cover up the top and side compartments with paper towels. Use duct tape to hold them in place with the box. Leave the bottom completely open.
Step 3:
Tape two sheets of printer paper together and attach them to the back-top of the box so that they drape down.
You are now ready to start taking professional quality photos. Take your reading lamp and position the light to the side of the box. The paper towels will diffuse the light to create soft, beautiful shadows on whatever you’re photographing.
Below are a few sample photos:
Update: I used a Canon Digital Rebel with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens. Shots were taken about 2 feet away from the object with no flash, 400 ISO, white balanced to Tungsten (do this for incandescent bulbs), and automatic setting. Photoshop was used only for cropping and auto level.
Update 2: If your images are coming out too dark, you may want to switch to a compact fluorescent bulb. They’re much brighter and more efficient than your standard incandescent bulb, and they also come in daylight color so your photos won’t come out yellowish.
This portable pen-style lens cleaner by Nikon removes fingerprints, dust, and other debris from your camera lens. It works with all types of cameras (digital and film), as well as binoculars, telescopes, and other optical products.
Did you know you can make your own pinhole lens with these things? Just get a sharp needle and poke a hole directly in the center. Read more at camerahacker.com
