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Dave, it's been over four months now - how goes things on the photography front?

Paul

Remarkable. The shadow is quite strong and the background quite dark, so fooled me!

That doesn't look like an unlit piece to me Steve - you sure?

I think Dave's existing camera is as equal to the job as any other point and shoot, and certainly overkill for the intended use - web page imagery.

I'd stick with the camera awhile. Never use the flash and get some daylight coloured bulbs/LEDs. Turn off other lights.

The image shows quite a harsh shadow. Is the natural light very bright, or was it a flash?

I think some experiments with a light sheet and some home made foil refectors could boost the image. You...

My feeling is that you'd be better off with a better lighting system, rather than an expensive camera. If you do a lot of product photography you can make or buy a simple lightbox, to evenly light...

How about a before and after?

It might be a problem with your lighting rather than the camera. What lighting rig do you have?