. I am trying to update this thread , here is the set up and photo Apple Drops
I have found that for my camera I get the best results with these settings Jan 17, 2008
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Filename: 100_8228-1.jpg
Camera: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Model: KODAK Z650 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
ISO: 80
Exposure: 1/800 sec
Aperture: f/3.0
Focal Length: 8mm
Flash Used: Yes
Latitude: n/a
Longitude: n/a For Point & shoot cameras ,I found Lots of light is a must ,with the fast shutter speed a tripod is not nessary . I use the kitchen sink ,with the tap running a fine dribble ,for this one I placed an apple on a clear glass dish under the stream ,with 2 mirrors ,one on each side to catch & reflect the light back to the droplets , and a piece of green poster board around the sink as a back drop that might & did get reflected in the droplets . I meter off of a card I place so that the water stream is hitting it ,once focused remove card and and start shooting in burst hand holding camera in one hand and a tin foil pie plate over the top to bounce the flash down on the apple . This is a photo of my setup , pretty low teck.
The hardest part is getting the water stream fine enough . I have tried other settings but for this set up & my camera I liked this one the best , There are more apple droplet photos on my picasa acc if any of you would like to check them out . Have fun
I did .