1st light box pictures...

[ruby302]

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Just bought a light box, bottom lighted, leds on the top front & rear, 20 leds per strip, still experimenting with adjusting item for best results-steve...

[1bwana1]

Looks like you are significantly under exposed. Do not depend on the camera's auto exposure, go to manual mode. What camera are you using?

[ruby302]

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these are redone-now to seeeeeeee!!- [the camera is a latest mod cannon @ 6 months old]

[1bwana1]

Properly photographing gemstones and jewelry is very challenging. You need to learn your camera, have a well designed lighting scheme, and be able to do at least minor post processing.

Here is a link to a site that shows what a nice photograph should look like. Note that backgrounds are pure in tone, and details of both stone and metal are open and revealing. Enjoy...

https://picupmedia.com/gemlightbox/

[ruby302]

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many thankus'- - steve...

[1bwana1]

That last one is looking much better. Good job!

[Barbra Voltaire, FGG]

Agreed. Every attempt is an improvement!