@Lizardlicks - yes, i think i can do diffused lighting from the sides (not the back) as the cloth material on the sides are porous. i'll see what happens.

@Dave - thanks! yes, the camera has manual and auto settings. it has some regular buttons and alotta soft buttons on it's reticulated touchscreen. it can zoom and focus using 2 separate rotating ring thingies (i dont' know what they're called) on it's giant lens. i'll try the ISO and other settings u use and see how it goes. then fiddle with it and write down the combos i like (that's a really helpful tip).\

the camera doesn't have a flash tho. lol that's another $300 accessory i don't have. it's this interesting thing.



i try it on some props and outside around town.

also i look forward to your pix from today's shoot.

@everyone - keep those ideas coming.