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kyle L · 16 February 2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

I like using a thing called the Sun.

Seriously Matt, natural lighting is very cool - and free!

Me too.

Esexx · 16 February 2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

I like using a thing called the Sun.

Seriously Matt, natural lighting is very cool - and free!

Ditto. No need for expensive lighting. Natural lighting is best and it brings out color best. (I think)

Go full frame!! My vote is a Nikon D700 or D3S, if not a D300S willl be great. A good prime lens such at the 50mm AFS which is a awsome lens and can use it for more that macro photography. Give cool looking Bokeh too.

But as someone said earlier, its not the camera but the photographer who makes the ptotograph.

kyle L · 15 February 2010, 01:52 PM

You sure that's just with a A650IS John?

JohnEaton · 15 February 2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

You sure that's just with a A650IS John?

Certainly Grasshoppa,

love my little Costco Canon and FREE printer

and NO photoshop or enhancement either

nauticajoe · 15 February 2010, 01:58 PM

I prefer to use my Canon point & shoot vs. my Nikon SLR. Granted the speed isn't the best...it still takes great pics. Not to mention it's more portable for those vacation moments.

Evan614 · 15 February 2010, 02:02 PM

Remedy, you need a DSLR camera with a macro function lens. or a MACRO LENS ~120mm

the point and shoots will be hard to manually set your focus.
plus get a tripod to use slow shutter speeds(Kyle does).

xxthe_remedyxx · 15 February 2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Evan614

Remedy, you need a DSLR camera with a macro function lens. or a MACRO LENS ~120mm

the point and shoots will be hard to manually set your focus.
plus get a tripod to use slow shutter speeds(Kyle does).

Cool, thanks for the advice. I'm absorbing all this great information. I'm going to chew on all of this and make a decision next weekend.

kyle L · 15 February 2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan614

Remedy, you need a DSLR camera with a macro function lens. or a MACRO LENS ~120mm

the point and shoots will be hard to manually set your focus.
plus get a tripod to use slow shutter speeds(Kyle does).

What's typically a slow shutter speed? Usually I use 1/15 - 1/50.

Evan614 · 15 February 2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

What's typically a slow shutter speed? Usually I use 1/15 - 1/50.

You have gone slower than that. some in this thread at 1/10 and I think 1/8.

JohnEaton · 15 February 2010, 02:19 PM

I use from one second to 1/60 depends, but definitely need the tripod and a good light source.

outtatime · 15 February 2010, 02:33 PM

Great shots in this thread...goes to show that an expensive camera does not always equal great pictures. A good photographer is a good photographer.

JohnEaton · 15 February 2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by outtatime

Great shots in this thread...goes to show that an expensive camera does not always equal great pictures. A good photographer is a good photographer.

Welcome to TRF John

Nice photo

outtatime · 15 February 2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnEaton

Welcome to TRF John

Nice photo

Thanks!

(By the way, I just re-read my post and realized it sounded like I was saying that I am a great photographer...far from it! What I probably should have added was that I have a D90 but really don't know what the heck I'm doing...but I'm trying to learn. Sorry if that came across arrogant.

kyle L · 15 February 2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by outtatime

Thanks!

(By the way, I just re-read my post and realized it sounded like I was saying that I am a great photographer...far from it! What I probably should have added was that I have a D90 but really don't know what the heck I'm doing...but I'm trying to learn. Sorry if that came across arrogant.

Well you are a great photographer, I love the setup.

outtatime · 15 February 2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

Well you are a great photographer, I love the setup.

Thanks! I really appreciate the kind words. That's one of my favorite shots (sorry it's not Rolex-related, however I just recently got back into the fold and have had my camera for about a year and a half. Hopefully will get some LV shots soon).

ParisDakarBmw · 15 February 2010, 03:41 PM

Now I want a A650IS

Jason71 · 15 February 2010, 03:48 PM

I think the Canon G10 works pretty well...........Above, and below the water.

OrchidDR · 16 February 2010, 12:01 AM

A good macro lense always helps - but you're right, it's the "skill" not the equipment~!

alfanator · 16 February 2010, 12:48 PM

Lighting is more important than the camera, get a small light box and clean the watch well before shooting.

I prefer to use a small P&S in Macro mode instead of my DSLR with Macro lens.

Canon S90 or Panasonic LX3 are both great for Macros. The LX3 is better for close ups than the S90 but less versatile overall.

outtatime · 17 February 2010, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by alfanator

Lighting is more important than the camera, get a small light box and clean the watch well before shooting.

I prefer to use a small P&S in Macro mode instead of my DSLR with Macro lens.

Canon S90 or Panasonic LX3 are both great for Macros. The LX3 is better for close ups than the S90 but less versatile overall.

A light box can be built for basically no money...I made one out of a big cardboard box, a few sheets of something called velum, and 2 of those halogen shop lights (or you can use external flashes if you have them). What you really should spend a little money on though is a tripod...I have a $25 one and it's fine, although I wish now it had a few more features. It really is crucial if you're doing stuff like this though.

Speed · 16 February 2010, 01:16 PM

See, TRF photog Kyle agrees with me.

That's one of the reasons I love my bay window. Ten AM or even late afternoon on a weekend is a fun time to take some shots.

I would -as others recommended - get a Tripod and a cable or wireless release. I need to do likewise so I don't have to sift through so many shaky cam / blurry shots!

JBat · 17 February 2010, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

See, TRF photog Kyle agrees with me.

That's one of the reasons I love my bay window. Ten AM or even late afternoon on a weekend is a fun time to take some shots.

I would -as others recommended - get a Tripod and a cable or wireless release. I need to do likewise so I don't have to sift through so many shaky cam / blurry shots!

Window lighting is excellent for a lot of applications.

Ashley · 16 February 2010, 06:05 PM

Kyle, do you use the kit lens with the Rebel? Or have you purchased a macro lens?

Jolu · 16 February 2010, 08:00 PM

I use an old Canon Ixus compact camera in macro mode, works pretty good. Would really like to try a DSLR camera though, for the extreme close-ups.

Esexx · 17 February 2010, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jolu

I use an old Canon Ixus compact camera in macro mode, works pretty good. Would really like to try a DSLR camera though, for the extreme close-ups.

Excellent photos!

Esexx · 17 February 2010, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by xxthe_remedyxx

I'm in the market for a new camera and wanted to get some advice about what camera some of our "forum photographers" use. I want to start taking some cool macro shots of my 14060 once it gets back from service. Any advice? Price range is anywhere from $400-$600.

P/S - This thread might not be a Rolex discussion so if I'm posting in the wrong place please forgive me

Bottom line, it doesn't matter what type of equipment one has but the person taking the pictures makes all the difference.

Composition of the subject in the photo is important and learn how to use your camera. Also, I use Photoshop to edit but Picasa 3 is a great and free editing software.

Good luck!

kyle L · 17 February 2010, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esexx

Bottom line, it doesn't matter what type of equipment one has but the person taking the pictures makes all the difference.

Composition of the subject in the photo is important and learn how to use your camera. Also, I use Photoshop to edit but Picasa 3 is a great and free editing software.

Good luck!

Yeah, I use a picnik.com to edit my pictures, but I really need PS.

Esexx · 17 February 2010, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

Yeah, I use a picnik.com to edit my pictures, but I really need PS.

Kyle,

You don't need anything! You are a great photographer all on your own. But I know what you mean. there is so much you can do with PS. I don't even know how to use half of it!!

RFXMM · 17 February 2010, 03:02 AM

Nice pictures. I have to figure the lighting my shots always end up dark.

Esexx · 17 February 2010, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RFXMM

Nice pictures. I have to figure the lighting my shots always end up dark.

Did you shoot manual mode and open aperture all the way (smallest f stop number) and use the sunlight? Or, all auto settings?

15 February 2010, 02:19 PM	#10
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	I use from one second to 1/60 depends, but definitely need the tripod and a good light source. __________________ Perfection lies not in the organic whole but in the isolated fragment

15 February 2010, 03:48 PM	#17
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16 February 2010, 12:01 AM	#18
OrchidDR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Tampa, FL, USA Watch: TT GMT II Posts: 1,321	A good macro lense always helps - but you're right, it's the "skill" not the equipment~! Attached Images __________________ "Knowledge is Power"

16 February 2010, 08:00 PM	#24
Jolu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jo Location: Norway Watch: Explorer I/II Posts: 660	I use an old Canon Ixus compact camera in macro mode, works pretty good. Would really like to try a DSLR camera though, for the extreme close-ups. __________________ “I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks” - Daniel Boone -

17 February 2010, 03:02 AM	#29
RFXMM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Atl Watch: 16710 Posts: 654	Nice pictures. I have to figure the lighting my shots always end up dark. __________________ No I'm not! I had mine removed.

15 February 2010, 01:52 PM	#3
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	You sure that's just with a A650IS John?

15 February 2010, 01:58 PM	#5
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I prefer to use my Canon point & shoot vs. my Nikon SLR. Granted the speed isn't the best...it still takes great pics. Not to mention it's more portable for those vacation moments.

15 February 2010, 02:02 PM	#6
Evan614 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckeye Nation Watch: out 4 Panerai bug Posts: 414	Remedy, you need a DSLR camera with a macro function lens. or a MACRO LENS ~120mm the point and shoots will be hard to manually set your focus. plus get a tripod to use slow shutter speeds(Kyle does).

15 February 2010, 02:33 PM	#11
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	Great shots in this thread...goes to show that an expensive camera does not always equal great pictures. A good photographer is a good photographer.

15 February 2010, 03:41 PM	#16
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Now I want a A650IS

16 February 2010, 12:48 PM	#19
alfanator "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle/Shanghai Posts: 134	Lighting is more important than the camera, get a small light box and clean the watch well before shooting. I prefer to use a small P&S in Macro mode instead of my DSLR with Macro lens. Canon S90 or Panasonic LX3 are both great for Macros. The LX3 is better for close ups than the S90 but less versatile overall.

16 February 2010, 01:16 PM	#21
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	See, TRF photog Kyle agrees with me. That's one of the reasons I love my bay window. Ten AM or even late afternoon on a weekend is a fun time to take some shots. I would -as others recommended - get a Tripod and a cable or wireless release. I need to do likewise so I don't have to sift through so many shaky cam / blurry shots!

16 February 2010, 06:05 PM	#23
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	Kyle, do you use the kit lens with the Rebel? Or have you purchased a macro lens?

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