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    Johnny, I also came from the 35mm days. I didn't have a light meter, but would bring my camera right up to the item I wanted to photograph and use the whole camera as a "light meter". Not effective as you actually using a light meter, but better than nothing.

    The thing I continue to enjoy about a digital camera is the "instant feedback" you get on photos. No waiting for development of prints. And, a heck of a lot cheaper!!
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    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

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    You have some good pointers here. There's actually someone that's asking for photo help on this page (M1903). I see that you have this as a sticky on this page, I think it would be a good idea to have a sticky on all the pages.

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    Old Nikon 6 MP D-100.
    Direct Flash/Indirect Background Light
    I-Photo Post-Processing to adjust sharpness, contrast,brightness, color and effects.

    Sometime simpler is better.
    Sometimes accessories help.
    Like fashion, like women!











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    My contribution to the gallery...

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    Looks like my biggest photography no-no's are the use of a white background, and the use of direct light (both indoor and outdoors). Could some one elaborate on some simple methods to create indoor diffused lighting ? Any tips other than waiting for overcast conditions for outdoor lighting?

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    Two suggestions:

    1) If you have a shady part of your yard outside, that works pretty well. "Light shade" works well.

    2) Inside, near a large picture window, but not with direct sunshine coming through.

    A tripod and self-timer is invaluable, too.

    As far as background, I got a neat idea from John Beardicon - go to a fabrics store and buy a large sheet (maybe 3x4") of gray felt. Use that as a background and it works almost perfect.
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    Removing photos from Milsirps

    How does one remove a photo posted here? I want to delete some before I exceed the limit.

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    That might be worth emailing/PMing the other moderators. T be honest, I've found going through Milsurp for pictures a little hard to do and tedious. I cotinue to copy and paste from my photohosting site.
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    Rick, Nice tips!

    I just found this site, but I remember you from the old CSPicon site. You forgot to add the part about colorful afghan backgrounds!

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    my 1903A4 (somewhat)

    this is a 1943 A3 remington receiver affixed with a redfield original base and original lyman all weather alaskan scope. the bolt is an A4. if ever I find a A4 stock I will have about a 95% A4 shooter. the stock does have the arsenal P by trigger housing, but no cartouche.
    How much invested ? round figures about $500 +
    Sorry to say I did not do the technical changes.

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