how to take great pic with detail.

[rackfiller]

Hello!
I'm trying to take some pictures of a car that was
Wetsanded by the custumer but, all the pictures that I
Have taken don't really show the damage done to the
Paint .this is a great oportunity for my to show off my
Skills .before and after
I'm taking with a 10mp powershot camera also with my phone
With 8mp .
How do you guys take pictures?

[lawrenceSA]

I am only getting into the whole photography thing myself, but have found the ability of a DSLR type camera to switch to full manual mode, allowing you to control all the various settings (ISO/Aperture/Shutter speed) and most importantly, to manually focus invaluable.

I recall seeing an article in which Mike Phillips recommends placing your finger right near the defect you want to photograph, so that the camera (in auto focus mode) has something to focus on.... this may help if your camera cannot be manually focused.

If you do have a DLSR, then I have found that dropping your Aperture settings down to the lower numbers.... F4 to F8 creates a shallow depth of field which in turn 'blurs out' the area outside of where you want the viewer to focus.

Hope this helps

[Evan.J]

Here you go:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tips-techniques-how-articles-interacting-discussion-forums/26917-how-capture-swirls-scratches-etchings-other-surface-defects-your-camera.html

[rackfiller]

Thank guys .
I will try it when I get home.
And try to post them later.
You will see me posting more question here
To get advice.
Thanks again.