I tend to use my trusty old Nikon Coolpix 5700. I try to avoid using the flash whenever possible because it reflects back off the mug and sometimes causes the white of the mug to wash out.Paul;33166 wrote:May I know what camera you going to use?? Or what flash if any?
My current set-up usually involves putting the camera on my "proper" tripod, then placing the mug on a sheet of paper with additional paper/card behind it. I use the tripod because I take the photo from all three sides of the mug and it looks better if the positioning remains the same.
During summer months, there is no issue at all. I sometimes take the photos in the garden for proper lighting. But, this time of the year, there just isn't enough daylight (it doesn't help that the country's practically been banned from using lightbulbs that actually give out a bit of light). If I'm not ready to take the photo spot on midday, then it's too dark to get a good photo without lots of faffing about.
A simple "pop it on the table" tent with some kind of decent lighting is all I want - and I don't want to spend much to achieve it.
