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Canon EOS 30D
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jl (777) 0 pts
December 10, 2007 11:03 PM
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I'm an orthodontist and bought the 30D for intraoral photography but I can't seem to get the best settings for my photos. Can anyone help? I need to

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Larry (logcabiny) 4897 pts
December 12, 2007 4:23 PM
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If your photos are too dark at the place you want to document, then you may need to get a circular flash. These connect right on the external flash shoe and light the oral cavity quite evenly by being physically located AROUND the lens. That way you are viewing your subject right through the middle of the lens AND the flash. Worked great for me though I was using film "back in the day". I'm retired now. Should work just the same with digital I would think.
Larry
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Larry (logcabiny) 4897 pts
December 12, 2007 4:29 PM
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Here's an example I found at B&H Photo. It's not exactly like mine was in that it appears to not connect directly to the shoe, but you can get the idea and ask your camera store what to get for your model camera. Good Luck, Larry
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Josh Watkins (fienicks) 476 pts
December 15, 2007 6:17 PM
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I would also suggest investing in a low length macro lens. This will allow for focusing from small distances, and as larry said, a circular flash will give you even illumination.
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Larry (logcabiny) 4897 pts
December 16, 2007 8:00 AM
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A site of possible interest to you: http://www.dinecorp.com/

Also useful: Google on "ring flash" for lots of sites.

The official Canon Ring Flash: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=141&modelid=8127

The official Canon Macro URL: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=155

Enjoy, Larry
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