Photography with a glass ball - the best tips

Photography with a glass ball is very popular these days. In this article, we give you tips to make each of your photos perfect.

Photography with a glass ball: The camera settings

In order for your photo to become a true work of art, you have to set your camera correctly before taking pictures.

First set your aperture to 2.8.
You should also set your lens to the maximum focusing distance.
The exposure time should be set to about 1/250 seconds if you should take pictures by hand. If you take a tripod, you can choose longer exposure times. It is advisable to choose a short exposure time if there is enough ambient light.
You should choose the ISO value as small as possible so that the image noise is minimized. However, you should also make sure that the picture does not become too dark.
A focal length of 24-35 mm is also very practical, depending on how much depth of field your image should have.

Before you start eagerly with your first attempts, you should read through the following tips so that everything works properly.

Don't forget to clean your glass ball with a soft cloth, such as a microfiber cloth, before taking a picture.
Over time, your glass ball may become milky or cracked. So check the quality of your glass ball before you start taking pictures.
To prevent your ball from rolling away, you can sprinkle some salt or light sand on a surface on which the ball will be placed afterwards.
Finally, you should make sure that no unwanted motifs are reflected on the surface of the sphere.
Caution! Since the glass ball is heavy and slippery, it can easily slide out of your hand.

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