Quick answer

This article covers how to photograph opals with GemLoupe.

Before you start

  • Ensure that your GemLoupe is charged.

  • Ensure that you are signed in to GemIQ.

  • Clean your smartphone camera lens and GemLoupe lens for the clearest image.

  • Prepare a stable surface with good lighting.

Steps

  1. Attach GemLoupe to your smartphone.

  2. Launch GemIQ and select the appropriate capture mode.

  3. Position the opal under the GemLoupe lens.

  4. Adjust for focus and lighting before capturing the image

  5. Capture the image and preview the image before saving

Expected result

Your opals should show up clearly on the screen without being overexposed.

View example here

If This Does Not Work

  • Recheck that GemLoupe is aligned with the correct smartphone camera lens.

  • Move the opal slightly farther from the lens if the image is blurry.

  • Increase or reduce lighting if the stone appears too dark or too bright.

  • Clean both lenses and try again.

  • Restart GemIQ and retake the image.

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