white spots with flash

[ctwxlvr]

Here is a interesting problem, when looking at the pen even under bright light there are no white scratches, or spots, yet with a flash this is what a photo looks like......

 

[gerryr]

Don't use a flash. The light is much too intense for macro photography, unless you have special units designed for that. Diffused, non-directional light is much better for photographing things like pens.

 

[bob393]

Yup flash just accentuates every little thing. Some times thats good, sometimes not.

 

[leehljp]

I just learned the difference of a pen photo in diffused light through a photo tent versus direct flash. To me it was a huge difference!

 

[SnakeCharmer]

It sort of looks like the light may be reflecting off some underlying sandpaper marks in the wood.... easily overlooked in general difused light but seen in a more direct harsh light..... For what it is worth.....

 

[jkirkb94]

Might try some sort of diffuser. Might try some tissue. Cheap! Kirk[8D]