Need tips for photographing Mac glass face plate

[crouse]

I’m trying to get good pics of the face plate of a McIntosh integrated but I can’t avoid reflections. The face plate is perfect but the reflections make it look like crap. Any tips?

 

[motorstereo]

The bigger glass faceplates are even tougher to get a decent pic of as they have more area to reflect. I've found my best results is taking a pic from a slight angle rather than straight on. Trial and error works to. Take several pics with different settings which can be compared quickly and choose the one that looks the best.

 

[kwayde]

What he said above, plus have it positioned where there is a dark background behind you (in front of it) so there isn't anything to reflect.

 

[RunOutGroove]

If you have access to an actual camera, rather than just a cell phone, you can use a polarizing filter, which will help a lot in eliminating reflection. it's also useful for making skies a deeper blue and adding more contrast between sky and clouds.

 

[Bushikan]

If it’s for resale, take shots from different angles, so that glare/reflections change position. That way they cancel one another out. People familiar with McIntosh understand this issue with photographs. Then emphasize that the glass is flawless.

As a Mac owner/buyer, I’m especially concerned that the back paint isn’t bubbling or flaking off around edges, knobs, buttons, and the headphones jack on older models.

 

[Mr Boochie]

If you have a camera, you can try an adjustable polarizing filter.

There are adapters for phone cameras. I have no idea how well they work.

 

[SaturationPt]

Put a black towel below it, take photos at a downward angle, should be fine.