I have a Canon SD 1000, I work with photo ID's for a living. What camera settings will work best?

Camera: Canon SD 1000


Because of my job I have to take pictures of photo ID's (Drivers licenses, State ID cards, school ID cards etc.) to keep on file. Does anyone know what settings will be best on this camera. 9 times out of 10 the pictures are taken indoors.

I have a Canon SD 1000, I work with photo ID's for a living. What camera settings will work best?
as your are copying a flat surface a small apeture can be used, so F4 or so and turn the flash off





edit in your experience/knowledge and i will come back and give more info if you like?





easy way is set up a tripod, stick the objct to the wall, double sided tape will do it, once you do it once perfect note the settings and repeat them as needed





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Reply:There's no aperture priority on an SD1000. Report Abuse

Reply:Not the best choice for your needs but it can work.





• Set ISO to 80, Color to Neutral, no flash.


• You should use a tripod and available light; learn how to use the manual white balance (with a piece of white or grey paper).


• Set the camera to macro (flower icon) mode and make sure the ID card is flat. (Use drafting tape to hold it down.)





Good luck!
Reply:Government ID photos are usually photographed using a proprietary camera designed to shoot those images exclusively. Using a consumer quality camera may not meet the specifications of your contract.
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Reply:Why don't you use a scanner?





There is far less chance of distorting the perspective.