Camera Problems

[Former_Member]

My camera is acting up - color fades in and out and pics are coming out too dark and not true to color. Would appreciate input on reasonably priced good camera.
Thanks, Dawn

[AnjasArts]

Hey Dawn, what type of camera do you have now?
I had a Kodak EasyShare Z915 but after tons of abuse for 3 years it finally broke doing about what yours is doing now, I love it so much that I went to have it repaired. Cheaper to buy a new one. I bought a cheap Vivitar ViviCam X029 and it is literally a POS. So I spent more money and bought the same EasyShare I had before. I missed it so.

[Former_Member]

I have a Kodak Easyshare Z740 that acts the same way. It always has and I'm not sure why. It still takes great pictures in natural light, so I schedule my photo taking during hours where I won't need a flash.

[AnjasArts]

Yeah I don't use flash for etsy photos. It never looks good and it messes with the colors. I take all my pics outside.

[Former_Member]

I have gotten my best pics by using a light box,and several halegen (the swirly light bulbs) to light all around jewelry. The next best thing is natural lighting,outside. Flashes are a no-no when photographing jewelry.
It's also important to use a tripod and use your timer,that way you don't shake the camera when you snap the pic and blur your image.
Also a great investment is Photoshop. When a good image comes out a little dark,you can just use the "Auto Color" or "Auto Levels" option and it will brighten your pics to their true glory in just a click. If you happen to know a college student you could get them to buy and get a discount;-)
I have a small cannon camera,nothing fancy,no big lens on it. I have had a couple of photgraphers use their fancy cameras and take bad images because the lighting was off and they didn't use a tripod.
Lighting,tripods and Photoshop,that my advice;-)

[Former_Member]

The camera that's acting up is a Kodak Easyshare and it has had a lot of use in the 5 years I've had it. My mom bought one about four months after I got mine and has only used hers twice (no kidding!) and offered to let me use it until I got a replacement but it's doing the same thing. :( I was told it's probably the light sensors - not repairable. Thanks to all for your suggestions!