Originally Posted by
240_kid
I just thought that I would point something out to you, your light that your using, your using it the wrong way. That light doesn't bring out "swirls or scratches" AKA defects in paint. That light isn't sunlight source, If you like I'll find the write up that was on the internet about using flood lights for the use of finding swirls.
This my friend is the only thing other then natural direct sunlight that'll bring the imperfections out.
Swirl Spotting Light Souces Test - Autopia.org
Hence the same flood light behind him, their is a reason why the shotguns or also known as Dual Xenon are the price that they are, if anyone could use a 30$ flood light don't you think they would... Lol
I don't want to rain on your party but I noticed your using the flood lights as a source to find swirls and that isn't the case. It'll never show swirls, its only something decent to use if your not in proper light.
I use multiple sources of lighting to find swirls, the halogen being one of the better ways, yes not as good as the actual sun HENCE full sun reflection shots along WITH the halogens. A sungun is a nice tool, not completely necessary but I do plan to get one soon..either way you need a good eye to find them in certain lighting besides the sun..