DA's Shinki Collection

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Dynamic Duos

[Dakarriel]

That's a pretty sizable collection you have there, but it probably makes sense because you're a big enough shinki fan to be the moderator! I really liked a lot of the photos you took, especially the ones of them interacting with the environment, like the maochao on the flowers. Cute! You probably have a decently good digital camera and lighting, huh? I just make do with my cell camera and a flashlight. I hope to build a decent indirect lighting rig, eventually, but heh, no money. Got any advice for taking clear, sharp photos like yours?

Oh, and what designer do you like best?

[Deviant Anomaly]

Got any advice for taking clear, sharp photos like yours?

I'm fortunate to have two cameras at my disposal. A Canon Powershot A620 and SD1100 IS Digital ELPH. Both have a manual mode which allows you to adjust settings like ISO speed, exposure, type of lighting, etc. The SD1100 IS also has a digital macro mode that allows for really sharp detail when taken up close.

Having never used a camera phone (don't even own one LOL), my best guess would be to experiment with distance and lighting until you find a nice quality.

Also, here's a link to building your own light box/tent on the cheap. I did it and it works pretty good.

http://steampunkworkshop.com/lightbox.shtml

Oh, and what designer do you like best?

Honestly I don't pay much attention to the designers. More to the individual Shinkis. Thus far my preference would be the "industrial" designs like Arnval, Strarf, Werkstra, Valona and Asuka.