Lighting
Follow these lighting hints to capture quality pictures and videos:
✔Use plenty of light
Since lighting conditions vary depending on wall color, the use of lamp shades, and many other factors, refer to the following table for some guidelines.
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Light Type | (100 lux) | (200 lux) | (400 lux) |
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100W incandescent | 7 ft.* | 4 ft.* | 3 ft.* |
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40W incandescent | 3 ft.* | 2 ft.* | |
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34W Cool White Deluxe Fluorescent | 8 ft.* | 5 ft.* | 3 ft.* |
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*This is the recommended distance when pointing a desk lamp (with a reflector and no shade) at the subject. If you use another type of lamp, move it closer to the subject.
✔Place the lights behind and near the camera so they shine toward the subject
✔Do not mix light types (for example, fluorescent and incandescent, or incandescent and daylight)
✔Avoid aiming the camera at bright lights or windows