How to photo marks with digital camera and David Andersen

[kclark]

I am having problems getting clear and close photos of marks with my digital camera and since photos of marks are needed for accurate identification help is greatly appreciated. Also any information on a David Andersen mark ECK. The hallmark of 925 and the trident of the late 19th century/early 20th also appears on the piece. And yes I did see the earlier post refering to the same mark. Thanks for you help.

[georgiansilver]

I find that to get clear close up photos...I have to set my camera at 'macro' which is the close up mode but also use the flash unless the lighting is exceptionally bright. If I don't use the flash my close ups are blurred. There are David Andersen marks on this site.....
Best wishes, Mike.

[kclark]

I will give it a try...

[admin]

I've had some decent results from hold a loupe or magnifying glass in front of the camera lens.

Tom

[Scotprov]

Another trick is to use a tripod or some such support to remove any shake. Also try to photo from different angles, some marks are real sods, but come right from one way or another.
I like to try to use the normal lens position for the photo, often zooming in on a mark fouls the focus.
I have found that flash is somewhat self-defeating and daylight, but not direct sun is best. The great thing about a digital camera is that you can take as many shots as it needs and check immediately.