Images dark even in a lightbox

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  1. TPPhoto46

    TPPhoto46 New Member

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    Hi, I have been taking photographs in a lightbox - with the light setting on full so it is very bright. However, my photo's are dark compared to how the scene really looks. It is on a white background but it looks grey. This is just a quick example. I have tried close up mode, food settings and auto but they are all dark. Does anyone have any idea how I can make photos bright - as the scene actually looks. Many thanks.
     

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  2. johnsey

    johnsey Site Moderator Staff Member Site Supporter

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    • Your using Auto mode on your camera? That will lend itself to middle grey. You will want to shoot manual and dial in exposure till you get to where you want. You also will want to set the white balance according to whichever lights you are using.
    • What lights are you using? Some LED kit off of amazon is not going to have enough power to allow you to shoot hand held into a light box. You would want a couple of speed-lights for that.
     
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