Modern mobile phones can reach deep into a model scene and their increasingly powerful camera functions are a real boon for railway modellers.
Miniature tripods or phone mounts can be picked up cheaply in bargain stores.
PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRIS NEVARD
In recent times, the mobile phone has replaced the small digital ‘point-andshoot’ camera. Many of us tend to carry such a device, and the built-in cameras often rival traditional cameras, especially when comparing results to what small cameras could achieve just a few years ago. Their small size and ease of use make them an ideal visual notebook, as well as very occasionally being used as a telephone.
Creating good quality images is a blend of correct technique and a little simple editing, which usually involves lightening the shadows, so the image looks less muddy. This will make a real difference, especially if using images for publication in printed media and traditional prints. Whatever you do with your images, even if just posting to social media, a decent looking image that ‘pops’ will always draw more attention than a muddy looking one, especially if selling a model on an auction site like eBay.