Photograph Aluminum Object

[mlkpied]

I'm trying to photograph an aluminum object. I'd like to display the details of the object but in all of my attempts the reflections don't allow the image to display as well as I would like. Does anyone have any suggestions. I've tried under different lighting conditions but always seem to get too much of a reflection. Thanks.

[Clo]

Hello !

- IMHO, there is no satisfactory solution from the programme…

- Maybe acting on the object itself could help, i.e. a light colourless mat varnish - if possible and temporarily-, that you could remove then using a solvent ? Seems stupid, but why not ?
- Or else, maybe some photo-guru here could know a special filter for the camera… ?

Kind regards,
Claude
Clo

[XnTriq]

Hi mlkpied!

Try to avoid the use of (an on-camera) flash as explained in this posting on the megapixel.net Forums.
If you're handy, consider building a low-cost Macro Light Box.
But whatever you do -- remember to put some clothes on!

XnTriq (no “photo-guru” by far)

[ckit]

Hi mlkpied!

Try to avoid the use of (an on-camera) flash as explained in this posting on the megapixel.net Forums.
If you're handy, consider building a low-cost Macro Light Box.
But whatever you do -- remember to put some clothes on!

XnTriq (no “photo-guru” by far)

That eBay picture is priceless!
What dumbass photographs in the nude unless you're with your partner?

[helmut]

With a polarizing filter you can filter out the reflection of non-metallic surfaces like glass and water, but it won't work for metals (e.g. aluminium).

Note: The ebay picture is really brilliant!