Comments on: Reimu Nendo Test

By: Ninjovee

Ninjovee — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:28:00 +0000

i’ve tried with a white sheet of printer paper and was getting much better results than the auto white balance ^^;

I’d have to agree with this 100%. I only use a compact digi-cam but when I try to go manual and use Custom WB, white paper definitely makes a lot of difference… *nodnod*

By: meronpan

meronpan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:31:56 +0000

you can use any gray card… assuming it’s pure gray. i think all you’re paying for when getting an official one is a sort of guarantee that it’s pure gray, ensuring your white balance comes out right. i think if you can’t tell the difference when looking at your gray card, it’ll probably be good enough? personally i’d just experiment and see how it goes! i’ve tried with a white sheet of printer paper and was getting much better results than the auto white balance ^^;

By: Blowfish

Blowfish — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:49:06 +0000

Hmmm…About that grey card for custom white balance…Can I actually use any grey card or has it to be some special kind of?
Even though my camera is point and shoot it does have custom white balance and maybe thatll improve my pictures atlest a lil bit

By: meronpan

meronpan — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:48:41 +0000

would be getting them all but now i definitely need to cut back if i’m gonna get everyone i want from wonfes ^^;;;

hope you have a good otacute experience. though i was sorta annoyed when they just left a spam advertising comment -_- i have a figure store reviews page because it’s a list of stores i’ve used, not stores that advertise on my site ^^;;;

By: Ninjovee

Ninjovee — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:59:25 +0000

I got my first loot from Otacute recently… I bought the EVA earphones from them and they gave me two mobile charms XDD Their shipping is expensive, but they used FedEx that’s why o.o;

By: Optic

Optic — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:16:19 +0000

Pass on Reimu as I’m getting Marisa. xD
I kinda wish I bought Reimu now but too late. :(

Marisa will be my first loot from Otacute so I can’t wait. I hope it will be a good experience.

I heard they include free stuff in the package as well. 0_o

By: Ninjovee

Ninjovee — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:12:46 +0000

O_O Wow. That is awesome lighting equipment! I still use the desk lamp setup like most people especially since I lack space and money ^^; I can see that your setup is pretty much worth the money you spent :)

By: meronpan

meronpan — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:17:43 +0000

doumo ^^ yeah, when i've already committed to getting a figure through proxy, the premium doesn't hurt so much ^^; glad you liked the pics ^^ for lighting these shots i did a super lazy setup - just a single softbox without a reflector or anything. I also have some umbrellas which i also use for fill which you can see in this post. hope that helps~

By: Ninjovee

Ninjovee — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:28:41 +0000

Legit Reimu is legit. Congrats on getting her for such a low price! I got her thru TokyoHunter and had to pay twice the price of Reimu’s retail price, but considering she was one of my very few proxy service purchases, I felt it was pretty much worth it.
I love the photos btw. Beats my own review photos of Reimu by at least 10 times more! OTL
Just a question, what did you use for lighting? :D

By: meronpan

meronpan — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:54:38 +0000

yeah i’ll totally spend 2-5x more than usual if it’s a character i care enough about ^^;