Small build up of worn pad - Just a drop to drink during the welding picture drought.

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I repaired this clutch release fork, for a lift-truck mechanic. The bearing had "spun" and burned the pads up. Five minute deal; Built the wear up with Mig, reshaped with hand grinder.Attachment 13515Hope this "sip" holds you over; until the well of bigger and better project pictures starts flowing again!Last edited by denrep; 10-19-2010 at 11:20 PM.
Reply:Try turning your flash off next time and it might take some of the bright reflection out of the picture.
Reply:Originally Posted by Birdhunter1Try turning your flash off next time and it might take some of the bright reflection out of the picture.
Reply:UH OH - wait til Zap sees these camera phone pictures.  You're gonna be in t-r-o-u-b-l-e!!!
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepThanks for the photo tip. I'll try that next time. Sometimes I hold my finger over the flash to shield it.  I had the camera in "flowerpot" mode, and for some reason the auto focus wouldn't lock. I suspected the pics wouldn't turn out the greatest. Notice how it seems the background was focused rather than the subject. Any idea why? These same camera settings have worked well on other close ups. Oh well, the show had to go on. I'll try to post more worthy pics and projects soon.
Reply:The auto focus pics up the background instead of the hollow piece you wanted to shoot, just hold you hand their hit the trigger and move you hand right after it refocuses.
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepThanks for the photo tip. I'll try that next time. Sometimes I hold my finger over the flash to shield it.  I had the camera in "flowerpot" mode, and for some reason the auto focus wouldn't lock. I suspected the pics wouldn't turn out the greatest. Notice how it seems the background was focused rather than the subject. Any idea why? These same camera settings have worked well on other close ups. Oh well, the show had to go on. I'll try to post more worthy pics and projects soon.
Reply:Hey Denrep !Most cameras have a set of brackets in the center of the viewer. This is where the camera is focusing it's attention.When in "macro" mode especially, make sure that there is a straight line somewhere in this area of the view finder (between the brackets).The more pronounced the straight line you are focusing on is, the better the picture will focus.You will get a lot better image.Washman
Reply:Thanks for the photo tips. Third camera in two months, figured I'd see how it works out before I read another manual! You know - Like seeing how the weld turns out before you decide if it's worth cleaning the base metal!Weldordie - As I held shutter part way, focus wouldn't lock, and  the focus icon flashed red instead of changing to steady green. Apparently the camera could recognize the potential for a bad shot.65535 - Your hand trick redirects the focus nicely. Good one!Birdhunter1 - Using the timer; Good tip for a steady shot.  Sometimes I cover the flash with my finger tip; but now that I think about it, internal settings probably also change by actually powering the flash off.
Reply:Even in macro (flower-pot) mode, there is a limit as to how close the camera can focus.  And changing the lens length can often affect the close focus limits as well.  And the color/shape/ambient light may have an affect on the ability of the camera to achieve focus as well.  Sometimes just changing the view/shot angle a little or re-composing the pic can help the camera get focus.If the camera flashes red at you, it is saying that 'something' is wrong (or not quite right).  Try and figure out what before taking the pic.For macro shots, using the self-timer and a tripod (or even just putting the camera on the table or other solid support) can greatly reduce camera shake from the operator.
Reply:Ok DenRep here are a few examples of macro flash vs. no flash, nothing is photoshopped or tampered with.No flashFLASH ONBetter example:No flashFlash onNotice the extreme white look like it has a heavy frost on it.  I did not try to do this on purpose it just turned out that way, all due to the flash.Last edited by Birdhunter1; 10-26-2007 at 11:20 PM.