Photo Camera Settings!

[rabia]

hi everybody,

i have a Nikon Photo Camera Dx40 with a close up lens and i wonder if
i am using the right one?! i need to play with the settings but my experience in this field is very shallow!! any suggestions???
i don't mind buying a camera like yours if you think its good enough to show all the details of the patient teeth!! i know i need to take some courses here but absolutely no time for that

thanks ​

 

[DMC]

I love Nikon! I have the D-80. What lens are you using?

20"Universal Kit & Boom

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All about the light.

 

[rabia]

***, the lens is NIKON(AF-S 60mm) i don't use the auto focus cause it seems that it takes forever before this thing can focus!!! so i just use the manual option!
so how can you place the patient head inside that box seriously my clients are sending me their patients to take their shade but i just can't take a good photo i try the daylight because i know its the best light colorwise, i do the calibration, i even bought the stand cause my hands shake a lot ITS JUST NOT WORKING

 

[paulg100]

My settings for cannon:

ISO (shutter speed) 100
Fstop (depth of field) 22

flash temp: 5700 kelvin for accurate colour
Image quality: Jpeg fine & or RAW


There probably about the 4 most important ones, so should be a good starting point for you.

Normally you are better of using manual focus, just get the fstop set right. 22 should get the front and back of mouth all in focus.

 

[DMC]

You have a ring light?

All about the light man, the light.....
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[rabia]

Paul, thanks for the settings! my friend has Canon i will go and check your settings out

***, i am using a normal small flash light!!! which one you suggest i should go for the ring or the dual? thanks​

 

[DMC]

ring light for patients' mouth hole.

 

[DMC]

Anyone that has a Canon, is NOT your friend. LOL

 

[paulg100]

yeah a ring falsh is essential, otherwise you will just get horrible bouce back.

The other alternative is a dual arm/twin flash. They are better at bringing out the colours and internal effects on teeth, but unless you wanna get real serious then the extra money would not be worth it.

All my BACD (British Accademy of Cosmetic Dentistry) photogpraphy, both intra and extra oral is carried out with a ring flash with superb resluts.

 

[dmonwaxa]

On your camera there are settings (symbols)for the type of picture you will be taking. ex. mountains = scenery, running man = sports action; flower = macro. Using the macro mode will get you closer and with clarity than what you're getting now. Depending on the lens you'll be using set the focus control accordingly; M = manual, A = auto. I would suggest using auto until you get the hang of it. Hope this helps.

 

[paulg100]

forget the pre set modes

use on manual then you know the camera is not mucking about with your settings.

Manual mode, manual focus. Manual mode and the settings i gave above is the easiest way, trust me.

The pre sets will just screw about with the settings.

 

[user name]

Paulg100..Im using a Nikon D60 with a 105 mm macro and ring flash from Lester Dine ( dinecorp). Can you shed light on the f stop stuff. The quick start info that came with the set up recommended using f32 for posteriors, f22 for occlusals and f11 for facials. Ive monkeyed around with all...set my shade guide at an angle away from me and shot with all 3 f's, but im not seeing any difference in the depth of field. What is actually happening with a change o f stops? My focus, or depth of field seems to be 10mm.

 

[Travis]

This looks like a nice setup.

Is everyone using a tripod to hold their camera?

 

[kcdt]

This looks like a nice setup.

Is everyone using a tripod to hold their camera?

Used to. I now have a lighted box with rails. A tripod is a must.

 

[paulg100]

the difference in fstop may not make a big difference with the camera/lens combo ure using.

On my cannons it makes a big difference. Sorry cant remember the exact lens i have at the minute but its a macro one.

I have a free standing D20 and a copy stand mounted d500 on me bench. Some of those copy stands are damn expensive. I eventually found one that was around £50 and it does the job grand.

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Its easier to get hold of in the US i think. Nothing fancy but it does the job fine.

 

[JonB]

As mentioned in the "Good PLace To Start" thread...

Basic Settings
For all camera brands, the same basic settings can be used to ensure a good starting point and to have solid, well exposed intra-oral photos.

Set your cameras to the following settings:

Aperture priority

with an aperture of ƒ 22 or higher for all shots inside the mouth (intra-oral)
ƒ 4.0 to 5.6 for all full face shots

ISO 200

Be sure your flash is set for TTL (Nikon) or ETTL (Canon).

Do not worry about the shutter speed - if your camera is actually on Aperture priority - the camera will set the shutter for you.

If you know what it is - leave your "Exposure Compensation" dial set to the middle of the scale.

For now, do not change the output of your flash head - let it work at the basic -out-of-the-box- settings.

Set your camera to the flash symbol or the Average White Balance setting for white balance.

Go forth and burn pixels and then lets talk about the results!