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Russ1974 · 5 August 2008, 05:01 AM

Just a few attempts with my new camera and Macro lens (Nikon D80 + Nikkor 105mm VR). Yep, I know, I suck at photography - all taken in "auto mode" ! If you look carefully (ok not that carefully because it's HUGE) at the 3rd picture you'll see the ding/nick I took out of the gold on the bezel between "60" and "Units per hour". Ah well, battle scars they call them, better than locking it away and never wearing it I say!

SLS · 5 August 2008, 05:05 AM

Thats not bad that bad IMO, just goes to show that you enjoying your watch!
BTW, the pics are not bad either!
~Scott

Prince · 5 August 2008, 05:13 AM

I think your photos are great, Russ. Beautiful TT Daytona, my friend. I love mine as well.

kcmo · 5 August 2008, 05:17 AM

Fantastic photos Russ! You're better than you think!

mike · 5 August 2008, 07:06 AM

Heck of a job Russ.

Looks great to me.

Tools · 5 August 2008, 07:25 AM

Great shots............

It's not easy to take good Macros.....................

Russ1974 · 5 August 2008, 08:30 AM

Thanks guys!! :)

Atlanta · 5 August 2008, 08:48 AM

Your pix look great - I take almost everything in auto. Keep 'em coming and love the TT Daytona, pure class.

pwrslider · 5 August 2008, 09:00 AM

great shots....love that Daytona!

daytona1 · 5 August 2008, 11:00 AM

How do you keep the camera steady? Every time I go to snap a pic the focus changes and my pics blur out. Anything????

Chozn1 · 5 August 2008, 11:03 AM

The TT Daytona blows the SS away IMHO. I don't understand why people pay as much or more for the SS, but to each his own. Nice watch.

marshallr47 · 5 August 2008, 11:37 AM

A fantastic looking watch. The photos turned out great. Thanks for sharing.

East Bay Rider · 5 August 2008, 11:39 AM

I'm a big fan of the TT Daytona. Nice pictures too.

oneillba · 5 August 2008, 11:42 AM

I love the shot of the crown. Nice pics overall. Thanks.

Z-Sub · 5 August 2008, 02:10 PM

Nice photos and looks like I will need to invest in a nice macro lens one of these days.

Russ1974 · 5 August 2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daytona1

How do you keep the camera steady? Every time I go to snap a pic the focus changes and my pics blur out. Anything????

I use one of these; http://www.elitegadgets.com/P/Nikon-...(380).aspx?F=T

It has two important features; 1) VR, which is optical stabilisation, which gets rid of shake/blue. 2) Very good fast auto focus.

Even with the above, you still need a fairly steady hand, but it certainly makes it much easier. Make sure you just push the button quickly, and don't hold it down "half way" which will lock the focus and allow you time to move. One quick fast motion is important.

Andad · 5 August 2008, 06:18 PM

Yes, that would work.

You could try a $10 tripod and set the camera on timer delay.

cully · 5 August 2008, 06:25 PM

Great pics!!

Thanks for sharing.

Cheers

Paul

Russ1974 · 5 August 2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Yes, that would work.

You could try a $10 tripod and set the camera on timer delay.

Yes, much more sensible option!! :)

shoppy · 5 August 2008, 10:43 PM

Great photos, have you tried a photo tent,

boyet · 5 August 2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Yes, that would work.

You could try a $10 tripod and set the camera on timer delay.

x2, got also same camera but lens is only 85 . . . great shots

Russ and very nice watch

Wish I could have one(saving up for it, actually)

5 August 2008, 05:01 AM	#1
Russ1974 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: BiMetal Daytona Posts: 157	Nothing interesting in here! Just a few attempts with my new camera and Macro lens (Nikon D80 + Nikkor 105mm VR). Yep, I know, I suck at photography - all taken in "auto mode" ! If you look carefully (ok not that carefully because it's HUGE) at the 3rd picture you'll see the ding/nick I took out of the gold on the bezel between "60" and "Units per hour". Ah well, battle scars they call them, better than locking it away and never wearing it I say! Attached Images

5 August 2008, 05:13 AM	#3
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I think your photos are great, Russ. Beautiful TT Daytona, my friend. I love mine as well. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

5 August 2008, 07:25 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Great shots............ It's not easy to take good Macros..................... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 August 2008, 08:48 AM	#8
Atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 126619LB & 114270 Posts: 767	Your pix look great - I take almost everything in auto. Keep 'em coming and love the TT Daytona, pure class. __________________ Member# 14554

5 August 2008, 09:00 AM	#9
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	great shots....love that Daytona! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

5 August 2008, 05:05 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Thats not bad that bad IMO, just goes to show that you enjoying your watch! BTW, the pics are not bad either! ~Scott

5 August 2008, 05:17 AM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Fantastic photos Russ! You're better than you think!

5 August 2008, 07:06 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Heck of a job Russ. Looks great to me.

5 August 2008, 08:30 AM	#7
Russ1974 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: BiMetal Daytona Posts: 157	Thanks guys!! :)

5 August 2008, 11:00 AM	#10
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	How do you keep the camera steady? Every time I go to snap a pic the focus changes and my pics blur out. Anything????

5 August 2008, 11:03 AM	#11
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	The TT Daytona blows the SS away IMHO. I don't understand why people pay as much or more for the SS, but to each his own. Nice watch. __________________ Current Models... (K)Bluesy (M) TT DJ In search of DayDate Prior models... Just about everything.

5 August 2008, 11:37 AM	#12
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	A fantastic looking watch. The photos turned out great. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Ron

5 August 2008, 11:39 AM	#13
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	I'm a big fan of the TT Daytona. Nice pictures too. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

5 August 2008, 11:42 AM	#14
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I love the shot of the crown. Nice pics overall. Thanks. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

5 August 2008, 02:10 PM	#15
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Nice photos and looks like I will need to invest in a nice macro lens one of these days. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

5 August 2008, 06:18 PM	#17
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,535	Yes, that would work. You could try a $10 tripod and set the camera on timer delay. __________________ E

5 August 2008, 06:25 PM	#18
cully "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Lincolnshire UK Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 775	Great pics!! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Paul __________________

5 August 2008, 10:43 PM	#20
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Great photos, have you tried a photo tent,

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