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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.
Light Type
100W incandescent
40W incandescent
34W Cool White Deluxe Fluorescent
*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
4-2
Good
Very Good
Excellent
(100 lux)
(200 lux)
(400 lux)
7 ft.*
4 ft.*
3 ft.*
2 ft.*
8 ft.*
5 ft.*
3 ft.*
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3 ft.*
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