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CharlieG · 16 March 2009, 11:45 AM

JJ,
I played around tonight and clearly my camera has a lot more capability.

I didn't crop or edit, these are the raw pics.

My biggest issue is still lighting and glare.

So my question is, do you guys use some type of box or setup to get the optimum lighting conditions?

kyle L · 16 March 2009, 11:57 AM

They keep getting better! Keep trying!!

CharlieG · 16 March 2009, 12:01 PM

Thanks Kyle! Im working on it

AIKO · 16 March 2009, 12:11 PM

Nice! Natural lighting seems to be better or pics without a lighting setup.

TheVTCGuy · 16 March 2009, 12:15 PM

Charlie, box, no box, sunlight, candlelight, whatever your using, it's a hell of a lot better then I could ever get! Nice job, I look forward to your future shots.

tifosi · 16 March 2009, 12:20 PM

I use a homemade light box when I take pics. Just a frame with a white sheet covering it and 2 desk lamps with 5000k CFL bulbs. I use CFL because they are low wattage and do not get very hot. Here is a pic of my Speedy Pro taken in the conditions I mentioned with my Nikkon D60.

postiff · 16 March 2009, 12:23 PM

Much better. I asked about the flash as I like to bounce my flash off the ceiling as they are usually white or you can bounce it off a nearby wall a mirror works as well this provides a well balanced and more natural lighting. If you want to get real creative you can bounce the flash off of something of color. If you want a picture to have a blue hue to it bounce the flash off something blue if you want it red you guessed bounce it off something red.

You would be amazed at what your camera can do once you learn how to use it. I have had mine for over a year and I still do not know how to use it to its full capabilities.

CharlieG · 16 March 2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

I use a homemade light box when I take pics. Just a frame with a white sheet covering it and 2 desk lamps with 5000k CFL bulbs. I use CFL because they are low wattage and do not get very hot. Here is a pic of my Speedy Pro taken in the conditions I mentioned with my Nikkon D60.

Russ,

Beautiful shot!

Where do you place the lamps, front, top, side?

I would like to see a pic of your setup if you get the chance

Thanks

tifosi · 16 March 2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieG

Russ,

Beautiful shot!

Where do you place the lamps, front, top, side?

I would like to see a pic of your setup if you get the chance

Thanks

Thanks!
I place the lamps on the sides. I am still playing around with the light placements, but all the shots I have taken so far have been with the lamps on the sides. I will try to get a pic of my setup tomorrow for you.

JJ Irani · 16 March 2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieG

JJ,
I played around tonight and clearly my camera has a lot more capability.

I didn't crop or edit, these are the raw pics.

My biggest issue is still lighting and glare.

So my question is, do you guys use some type of box or setup to get the optimum lighting conditions?

Hi Charlie,

A definite improvement in these pics as compared with the previous lot in that other thread.

Now the thing that's kinda "wrong" with those pics is the choice of background. You've got some kind of blue base on the black dial watch with a green bezel!!

Get the picture......or should I say the "Clash" of it?

Try using a plain background, WHITE works all the time. Use your Rolex boxes as a back drop. That way you can even capture the Rolex logo as a background.....for example....

Or even a hairy wrist......

alant · 16 March 2009, 05:45 PM

Great pics JJ! Wow! By the way.. have you sold it yet?

CharlieG · 16 March 2009, 10:15 PM

Got it!

By the way, do you actually wear those watches?

Not a mark on them

JJ Irani · 17 March 2009, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieG

Got it!

By the way, do you actually wear those watches?

Not a mark on them

Yes, I wear them and baby them too!!

Haven't sold it yet!!

JJ

vh_bu98 · 17 March 2009, 04:15 AM

I've never used a box or setup for any of my photos. It's what ever light is available and occasionally the flash.

Indoor with light coming though the window.

On my desk with light from a lamp.

Outdoors with natural light.

Nakow · 17 March 2009, 04:46 AM

Here are few of my latest work !

gregdolley · 17 March 2009, 05:08 AM

Those are nice pics, JJ!

GeoGio Greece · 17 March 2009, 05:17 AM

JJ I die for these watches !

CharlieG · 17 March 2009, 08:26 AM

Some great shots, thanks for sharing

bradg · 17 March 2009, 10:20 AM

Very nice shots from all...man...I want one of each

train-time · 17 March 2009, 10:28 AM

Great pictures!!

16 March 2009, 11:45 AM	#1
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	Sub LV pics - JJ ? for you or other photo gurus JJ, I played around tonight and clearly my camera has a lot more capability. I didn't crop or edit, these are the raw pics. My biggest issue is still lighting and glare. So my question is, do you guys use some type of box or setup to get the optimum lighting conditions?

16 March 2009, 12:20 PM	#6
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I use a homemade light box when I take pics. Just a frame with a white sheet covering it and 2 desk lamps with 5000k CFL bulbs. I use CFL because they are low wattage and do not get very hot. Here is a pic of my Speedy Pro taken in the conditions I mentioned with my Nikkon D60. __________________ Russ

17 March 2009, 04:46 AM	#15
Nakow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 16622 Posts: 536	Photography sample ! Here are few of my latest work ! Attached Images __________________ 16622

17 March 2009, 05:17 AM	#17
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	JJ I die for these watches ! __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

16 March 2009, 11:57 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	They keep getting better! Keep trying!!

16 March 2009, 12:01 PM	#3
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	Thanks Kyle! Im working on it

16 March 2009, 12:11 PM	#4
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Nice! Natural lighting seems to be better or pics without a lighting setup.

16 March 2009, 12:15 PM	#5
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Charlie, box, no box, sunlight, candlelight, whatever your using, it's a hell of a lot better then I could ever get! Nice job, I look forward to your future shots.

16 March 2009, 12:23 PM	#7
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	Much better. I asked about the flash as I like to bounce my flash off the ceiling as they are usually white or you can bounce it off a nearby wall a mirror works as well this provides a well balanced and more natural lighting. If you want to get real creative you can bounce the flash off of something of color. If you want a picture to have a blue hue to it bounce the flash off something blue if you want it red you guessed bounce it off something red. You would be amazed at what your camera can do once you learn how to use it. I have had mine for over a year and I still do not know how to use it to its full capabilities.

16 March 2009, 05:45 PM	#11
alant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Alan Location: Netherlands Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 238	Great pics JJ! Wow! By the way.. have you sold it yet?

16 March 2009, 10:15 PM	#12
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	Got it! By the way, do you actually wear those watches? Not a mark on them

17 March 2009, 04:15 AM	#14
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	I've never used a box or setup for any of my photos. It's what ever light is available and occasionally the flash. Indoor with light coming though the window. On my desk with light from a lamp. Outdoors with natural light.

17 March 2009, 05:08 AM	#16
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	Those are nice pics, JJ!

17 March 2009, 08:26 AM	#18
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	Some great shots, thanks for sharing

17 March 2009, 10:20 AM	#19
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Very nice shots from all...man...I want one of each

17 March 2009, 10:28 AM	#20
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Great pictures!!

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