Best poss setting

[geoffhym]

I wish to take a photo of an oil painting from my dad, I've tried tons of different settings, speed, ap. and iso, but I'm losing out on the rich variation of colours, I've avoided using flash as it just causes too much reflection. So any advise? I'm using the Canon EOS 20D, with a Sigma 18-125. I'm going to try my other lens - the CanonEFS 60mm and see what that comes out like.
Geoff.

[Paul N]

take it outside on a dry day, natural light won't give glare or over highlight the lighter areas, thats if you posistion right, :o

[Stemmy]

Yes I was going to say -

Nice overcast day.

Take it outside.

Shoot RAW.

No Flash

Hope this helps. Post your efforts.

[geoffhym]

Thanks guys - took outside on Sunday and got much better results.
Geoff.

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

100 iso as well....

If you like post a smaller version of the image
here and we could try tweaking the colours...