4-2
Lighting
Follow these lighting hints to capture quality pictures and videos:
✔ Use plenty of light
Since lighting conditions vary depending on wall color, the use of lamp
shades, and many other factors, refer to the following table for some
guidelines.
✔ Place the lights behind and near the camera so they shine toward the
subject
✔ Do not mix light types (for example, fluorescent and incandescent, or
incandescent and daylight)
✔ Avoid aiming the camera at bright lights or windows
Light Type
Good
(100 lux)
Very Good
(200 lux)
Excellent
(400 lux)
100W incandescent 7 ft.* 4 ft.* 3 ft.*
40W incandescent 3 ft.* 2 ft.* --
34W Cool White Deluxe Fluorescent 8 ft.* 5 ft.* 3 ft.*
*This is the recommended distance when pointing a desk lamp (with a
reflector and no shade) at the subject. If you use another type of lamp,
move it closer to the subject.
