I've just bought a Sigma Macro180 to go with my Canon 40D.
I am taking pictures of engraved steel plates measuring about 180cm across and with no flash, usually on an overcast day.
The camera has to be at a distance of about 4.5 feet to get everything in.
Light is very important with this and also to get a positive and not negative image of the engravings.
The engravings are usually flat but from time to time they are curved so I need more depth of field then.
My question is:- what would be the best settings for these shots. ISO, shutter, f stops etc.
Thanks for any help.
I am taking pictures of engraved steel plates measuring about 180cm across and with no flash, usually on an overcast day.
The camera has to be at a distance of about 4.5 feet to get everything in.
Light is very important with this and also to get a positive and not negative image of the engravings.
The engravings are usually flat but from time to time they are curved so I need more depth of field then.
My question is:- what would be the best settings for these shots. ISO, shutter, f stops etc.
Thanks for any help.