Crafterly

I’ve had my digital camera since 2004 (it’s a Kodak EasyShare DX7630, discontinued). At the time that we purchased it, it was the best in the market out there of its tier, with a whopping 6.1 mega pixels, and customizable manual controls. Now, I’m a tad irritated with it, as the newer cameras in its tier have surpassed it with the latest technology. Hubby and I are researching for newer upgrades. We’re currently looking at Canons, and I have my eye out for the PowerShot SX100 IS. He wants more of a digital SLR feel, with the PowerShot S5 IS. He likes landscape/outdoor/action shots, while my preference is for something that would work great in low light, indoor, macro setting stills. We’ll have to do more research and play it by ear. =P

In the meantime, I am tinkering with my Kodak, and playing with different settings. I hear that photographing jewelry is probably the most difficult. I have to say, all the shots below are without my tripod (I was too lazy to go upstairs and find it and set it up). Although, perhaps it would have been better to use the tripod. Meanwhile, lighting is a whole beast I’m trying to figure out.

Model: I’m using bridesmaid bracelets I’ve been making for a friend who is getting married in a couple weeks. Her bridesmaid dresses are all variations of blue.

In lightbox, florescent lighting, regular macro setting:

In lightbox, florescent lighting, florescent macro setting:

Without lightbox, indirect afternoon sun, regular macro setting:

Without lightbox, indirect morning sun, daylight macro setting:

All pictures were touched up with photo-editing software. I’m not very happy with any of these pictures, I’m going to have to play around some more. My camera just doesn’t produce vivid colors like the others, and the lighting is so-so. Any tips?? (I just want a new camera!! haha)