How can I photograph my own back to monitor moles without extra gear?
Asked 9/1/2024
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My doctor wants me to take regular photos of my back so we can monitor moles over time. I have a Canon T1i and a Google Pixel 7, but I’m not sure how to frame and focus a photo of my own back when shooting alone. Is there a simple way to do this without buying expensive equipment or asking someone else for help?
Originally by Frank Lee Speeking. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
Frank Lee Speeking
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You can fix your camera on a tripod and place a chair/stool about 5 - 7 feet from the tripod. Let the chair be against a wall. Focus the camera on your chair/on the wall where your back might be positioned. Try with an aperture setting of about f/5.6. Use the Self Timer on the camera, set it to 10 seconds and click and go sit on the chair/stool with your back to the camera. When you hear the click after 10 seconds, check your picture. Try a few snaps. You can make any adjustments like distance, lighting, aperture and seating position until you get the picture you are satisfied with.
I tried something similar with my Nikon ZF C digital camera and it is easy.
In case you dont have a tripod, the camera can be set on a desk or something similar. I noted Canon T1i has a self timer.
Originally by prasad_. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
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Yes. The simplest options are:
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Use your phone with a mirror: With the Pixel 7, stand with your back to a mirror and use the front camera. Aim the phone over your shoulder, compose using the screen, and shoot. Autofocus and auto exposure should handle the technical side well enough, and the front camera resolution is sufficient for tracking changes over time.
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Use the Canon on a tripod or stable surface: Put the camera on a tripod, desk, or shelf about 5–7 feet away. Place a chair or stool where you’ll sit or stand with your back to the camera. Pre-focus on the chair or wall at that spot, set a 10-second self-timer, and use a moderate aperture such as f/5.6 to give a little depth of field. Take a few test shots and adjust distance, lighting, and position as needed.
For consistency, use the same setup, distance, and lighting each time so changes are easier to compare.
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