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LX3 - Installing Your GGS Screen Protector - A Helpful Hint

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Bill McClung said:
OK, I managed to do it. Here are a couple of shots of the GGS screen
protector installed on my LX3.
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Bill,

Very very nice.... clean too. Obviously I'm not in the same class as far as doing product pix. Mine always seem to show every flaw no matter what I try for lighting. Look at miy shot where the GGS edge foam/adhesive appears as a mini-dust trap. Yours doesn't show "stuff" until you go to the high magnification shot. I don't use any sophisticated pp which perhaps is key. Care to share your set up process for taking that shot?

Annoyed by the skewed look in my shot above, I re-examined the camera and concluded it must have been the angle as in this shot it looks just fine. Go figure :(



--Bob
 
Bob:

I use a home-built tabletop light box to photograph small items. The box uses components from a translucent storage cube set and four small mini-lights. I put this rig together for a lot less than the cost of commercial light boxes and it works as well, or better.

Some LX3 photos of the tabletop light box set-up, along with an image taken using the box, may be seen at:

http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill/image/108531236

http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill/image/108531441

http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill/image/108531480

http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill/image/108531500

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Bill McClung (a.k.a. 'NC BILL')
Image galleries at http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill

'Every other artist begins with a blank canvas, a piece of paper.....the photographer begins with the finished product.' --- Edward Steichen
 
That's a neat setup Bill. But I'm still frustrated as I'm using this style setup but am not getting the results you are.



Mine was bought 6 or so years ago and is branded King Best Soft Light Studio. The pic is from Adorama and is exactly the same design.

--Bob
 
The custom hot shoe covers are made by Richard Franiec. Richard is an amazingly class guy and makes great products. The hot shoe covers are custom made for the LX3 and are actually MILLED!

His website is: http://www.kleptography.com/rf/

The LX3 cover is very new and I don't think it is included in his product listings yet. They run about $10 and can be ordered via e-mail to Richard at: [email protected].



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Bill McClung (a.k.a. 'NC BILL')
Image galleries at http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill

'Every other artist begins with a blank canvas, a piece of paper.....the photographer begins with the finished product.' --- Edward Steichen
 
I love the nice leather Wrist Strap which attached to your LX3. Where can I buy one?

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Best Regards,
Edward Wang
 
Dez:

NEVER MIND! I just realized you got the number from Bob!

Dez:

Did you get that product number directly from Richard? Didn't see the "L" listed yet on his website. If that's what Richard told you, I'm sure it's correct. I dealt directly with Richard, via email, and never knew the assigned product number.

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Bill McClung (a.k.a. 'NC BILL')
Image galleries at http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill

'Every other artist begins with a blank canvas, a piece of paper.....the photographer begins with the finished product.' --- Edward Steichen
 
Bob:

Although the panels on my box seem to be a bit more translucent and provide more light transmission, I believe the real difference may be attributed to two things:

1. NUMBER OF LIGHT UNITS: I am using four light units. I first tried using only two and was not happy with the results.

2. OVERHEAD LIGHTING: What you could not see in the images I posted, was an overhead, "restaurant-style" table light. The round, hanging fixture has five 60W GE "Reveal" (daylight balanced) bulbs in it. The fixture is 18" above the top of the light box and provides good light to balance the side lighting. I can slide the light box back and forth on the table to change the direction/intensity of the overhead light.

I suspect, if you go to Lowe's or Home Depot and pick up a couple more lights (very inexpensive) and figure out how to also provide some overhead light, you would be much happier with the results.

Good luck!

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Bill McClung (a.k.a. 'NC BILL')
Image galleries at http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill

'Every other artist begins with a blank canvas, a piece of paper.....the photographer begins with the finished product.' --- Edward Steichen
 
Thanks Bill. Yeah I'm just using the twin halogen mini-spots and it looks like the resulting lighting is rather "harsh" contributing to my less than stellar results. I'm glad to hear you had similar experiences with less lamps. That reaffirms what I need to do. Again thanks!

BTW I flagged Richard about Dez's hot shoe cover order and this thread too so he'd know how Dez got that part number:)

--Bob
 
Bob:

Since you already have the mini-quartz lamps, consider adding mini-spots like the two in the front in my images. The mini-spots are not quite as directionally focused and provide less harsh illumination.

The mini-spot units should be available at Lowe's or Home Depot. My units use 50W mini-spot bulbs. They are "Portfolio" brand, Item #145666.

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Bill McClung (a.k.a. 'NC BILL')
Image galleries at http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill

'Every other artist begins with a blank canvas, a piece of paper.....the photographer begins with the finished product.' --- Edward Steichen
 
I really appreciate it!
--
Best Regards,
Edward Wang
 
"...both [BOTH!] my LX3 cameras..." - like it ;-)

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UK / f-3-1-d / S-1-0-0-f-s / F-Z-2-8 / K-1-0-0-D / K-2-0-0-D
(Sold My S-3-0 / D-S-C-W-1 / S-2-I-S / F-Z-5 / S-3-I-S / S-6-5-0-0-f-d)
 
Yes, I actually bought a second LX3 to put up for future use. I've never done that with any other camera, but the LX3 is THAT good!

I was afraid Panasonic would mess with the "LX4", perhaps adding a bit more zoom range at the expense of the f2.0 aperture, or change the lens to a 28-?mm. My daddy (and the Navy) always told me, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!".

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Bill McClung (a.k.a. 'NC BILL')
Image galleries at http://www.pbase.com/nc_bill

'Every other artist begins with a blank canvas, a piece of paper.....the photographer begins with the finished product.' --- Edward Steichen
 
Hi there!

Sorry to jump on the bandwagon quite late... but if you instal the GGS screen protector and then want to remove it: can you do it? Does it leave some kind of residue, or will it damage the screen?

Cheers,

benjamin
 
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