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  • Feb 26, 2007, 10:51 PM
    blga813
    How can I photograph something seen with a black light?
    I am a landlord & rented 1 1/2 years ago to someone who wanted to get a dog. There was newer carpet in there, and never another pet. I told them that they would lose some of the deposit if the pet damaged it by urinating on the new carpet. They have moved out and I used a blacklight to look for urine & it is everywhere! Easily 30 different areas on the carpet... clearly urine, glows yellowish/green in "dribbles" and pools, I tried to take a photograph of some of the areas and they barely show because of the flash of the digital camera. Can you suggest a way to photograph this for proof of damage. thank you.
  • Feb 26, 2007, 10:58 PM
    cajalat
    The flash as you noticed will counteract the blacklight. So what you'll need to do is set your camera for long-exposure (F3.5 or lower, 10-15 seconds, no flash) and set your camera on a stand so that it does not move/shake and take the picture. You may need to experiment with different exposure times to get the shot you're looking for but this should get you reasonable results.

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