Taking photos for 3D scanning/photogrammetry

In this section, we will focus on taking photos of our object that we would like to 3D scan. We will look at which camera settings to use and also best practices to get the best possible 3D scans.

Camera settings and best practices

When it comes to 3D scanning or photogrammetry, you can make use of any good-quality camera. You can even use your mobile phone's camera if you don't have a dedicated DSLR or some other digital camera. If you do make use of your mobile phone, I would suggest looking at camera apps that let you change the camera settings manually, such as the shutter speed, ISO, and aperture. There is a great free option in iOS called Mavis that would work really well as it gives you manual control of the iPhone camera.

Here are some settings and best practices when taking photos for photogrammetry:

• Avoid direct sunlight: When capturing photos outside, you always want to avoid harsh sunlight on the object...