richard_wilkins3 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I'm brand new to this forum and have searched unsuccessfully for tips on how to shoot storefronts from the streetwithout getting all kinds of glare and reflections in the windows. How is this done? I have a fujifilm s7000 and the only flash I have right now is a bounce flash that I can attachto the shoe on top of the camera. I have a basic tripod. I've tried taking these shots at various times of the day, from various angles, but there always seems to bemassive reflections bouncing off the glass and obscuring the objects behind the glass. I'd like to shoot these windows at night, which I'm sure will help reduce reflections of the sky, but there arenew light sources at night that will most likely create new reflections.... Any tips on taking good clean shop window shots without reflections? thanks all,Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G. Dainis Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Use a circular polarizer filter.<P> <center><img src=http://www.geocities.com/dainisjg/polar_gl.jpg></center> James G. Dainis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markus maurer Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Rich, use a polarizer and photograph the glass from an angle of 45-52 degrees. If you want or have to use flash, you have to buy a flash cord to use it off camera at an angle from the side and best above camera as well. For closeups of the interior of the shop press the flash and lens shade directly on the glass . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_moravec1 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 A poloroid filter at 35 deg to the glass will get rid of most reflections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_moravec1 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 It need not be a circ unless your camera requires it for metering or AF. The is no difference in final result in the picture. Polas work best at 35 deg from the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogub Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Use a polarizer filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_wilkins3 Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Thanks guys! I have CPs for my 35mm film cameras, but will need to find something for my fujifilm s7000 digital... I screwed one of the CPs onto the s7000 and when i turned it on got a zoom error. The S7000 has a lens mechanism that telescopes out from the camera body as soon as you turn it on. This may very well be one of the cons of owning this model.... but thanks to all who responded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel flather Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Remove the glass from the windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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