I like to use manual settings with natural lighting (ie the sun through a window whenever possible) and take several bracketing exposure time photos around what initially looks best then choose the one that shows the unit best. I always use a tripod to get the sharpest image with longer exposures, usually over-exposed for a brighter more pleasing shot (loudness wars!) but in dimmer light so lights and indicators on device can be seen clearly along with the rest.
How to take pictures for selling
To all the people who list,
The first and most important pictures are a CLEAR picture of the front controls and have it on a straight plane. The next is a CLEAR picture of the back of the item or where the output and input are on the item. Then every thing else after that. We who review the items need those pictures.
The first and most important pictures are a CLEAR picture of the front controls and have it on a straight plane. The next is a CLEAR picture of the back of the item or where the output and input are on the item. Then every thing else after that. We who review the items need those pictures.