It's a bit shade/brightness sensitive. Not what I expected from a $500 camera.
Back to the manual.
The Mexican in 7X57. Click pic for a larger image.

Hey Ray ...
Nice gun ...
My son could really help you with this .. he's a shutterbug

My only advice is to get a different colored back-drop ... red clashes with the red's in the stock ..

Mostly good photos are about the light. Natural light, next to a window for example, works well because it lessens the contrast between harsh light and shadows if you position the rifle correctly. A grey background will help with exposure and color balance.

Thanks Allen,

It was one of my first finishing jobs on a semi-inlet except for the checkering. I removed quite a bit of the lower shadow line (way too wide). Your positive professional opinion means a lot to me.

Might get to play with the camera more tomorrow. I'll probably a try white or dull grey (Thanks Wink) background after I re-read the online booklet. Thanks.

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Originally posted by Allen Martin:
Hey Ray ...
Nice gun ...
My son could really help you with this .. he's a shutterbug

My only advice is to get a different colored back-drop ... red clashes with the red's in the stock ..

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Originally posted by custombolt:
It's a bit shade/brightness sensitive. Not what I expected from a $500 camera.
Back to the manual.
The Mexican in 7X57. Click pic for a larger image.

Pretty nice rifle!

Thanks Butch.

You will recall that most camera meters will meter for a middle gray. That means that if there is a light subject the recommended exposure will render it gray and everything else in accordance. Exact opposite with a dark subject. Kind of like a thermometer. Can't tell you its reading water or gravy, just what the temp. is.

For items like guns it might be best to have a soft overhead light source. Open sky works well, and so does indirect soft window light. Meter for a gray card and take your shot. If there are hot spots reduce the light with gobos, and if there are dark spots increase the light with a reflector.

I like that rifle too ! and the cartridge !
That,s just about right !

Good post, Im not camera inclined, even forget to take them on hunting and fishing trips more times than not..and my gun pics suck Im told, and can't really disagree with that, the proofs in my lousy photos.