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BH13GMT · 3 September 2010, 05:41 AM

Fellow Rolians

I keep seeing some splendid close ups of members watches. Can anyone suggest a decent camera for taking macro close ups so I can submit images without any shame. I am a camera idiot with zero expertise and dont want to spend a fortune but the time has come to to buy a camera that is up to the job. Can anyone pass on their wisdom and experiences to help me on my quest.

thanks

Paul

Pix · 3 September 2010, 05:52 AM

Go to your local camera store and ask to shoot some shots of your Rolex, this will give you an idea of what you want, does not matter if it's a P&S or full blown SLR. also do not believe the hype that more mega pixels are better.

Route 66 · 3 September 2010, 05:55 AM

How much do you want to spend on a camera?

How involved in photography do you want to become?

BH13GMT · 3 September 2010, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevarn

How much do you want to spend on a camera?

How involved in photography do you want to become?

Max £500, other than taking holiday snaps I would be using it for watch pics. Poss a DSLR with a lens suitable for close ups may be the option instead of an all rounder. I have P+S which is fine for running around with my family and will fit in the pocket. As for watch pics it would be primarily used at home and not on the move.

Noonan · 3 September 2010, 06:10 AM

My suggestion would be a Canon G11. Excellent all-round shooter and it takes great macro pics.

jcherskine · 3 September 2010, 06:11 AM

If you want to take macros of your watches, the one thing I would look for in the specification is the Macro focus distance.
This can differ quite a lot from camera to camera.
You don't necessarily need a very expensive camera to be able to take good macros, but you also have to consider lighting conditions, and also the use of a tripod for sharp results.

BH13GMT · 3 September 2010, 07:03 AM

Thanks for the responses Gents, I already feel more confident in choosing the right hardware.

3 September 2010, 05:41 AM	#1
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	Camera Advice Pls Fellow Rolians I keep seeing some splendid close ups of members watches. Can anyone suggest a decent camera for taking macro close ups so I can submit images without any shame. I am a camera idiot with zero expertise and dont want to spend a fortune but the time has come to to buy a camera that is up to the job. Can anyone pass on their wisdom and experiences to help me on my quest. thanks Paul __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

3 September 2010, 07:03 AM	#7
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	Thanks for the responses Gents, I already feel more confident in choosing the right hardware. __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

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3 September 2010, 05:52 AM	#2
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Go to your local camera store and ask to shoot some shots of your Rolex, this will give you an idea of what you want, does not matter if it's a P&S or full blown SLR. also do not believe the hype that more mega pixels are better.

3 September 2010, 05:55 AM	#3
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	How much do you want to spend on a camera? How involved in photography do you want to become?

3 September 2010, 06:10 AM	#5
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	My suggestion would be a Canon G11. Excellent all-round shooter and it takes great macro pics.

3 September 2010, 06:11 AM	#6
jcherskine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: John Location: Scotland Watch: DJII 116300 Posts: 1,970	If you want to take macros of your watches, the one thing I would look for in the specification is the Macro focus distance. This can differ quite a lot from camera to camera. You don't necessarily need a very expensive camera to be able to take good macros, but you also have to consider lighting conditions, and also the use of a tripod for sharp results.

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