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SLRdude · 7 September 2006, 07:45 AM

Lesson learned today: Always remove all foreign crap from the dial before taking the picture.

closer....

even closer...

Launch Mini · 7 September 2006, 07:55 AM

Great pics.
I feel like that guy from the movie "Tron"

Otis · 7 September 2006, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Great pics.
I feel like that guy from the movie "Tron"

Not this guy I hope:

Stunning pics Chip, the lume on that monster looks mean

C.J. · 7 September 2006, 08:39 AM

Great pics as always, Chip

C.J. · 7 September 2006, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otis

Not this guy I hope:

Stunning pics Chip, the lume on that monster looks mean

Otis, you're supposed to put pictures of yourself in the member yearbook

Launch Mini · 7 September 2006, 08:51 AM

Yup that's the one

Now, all we need is one of those "bike" things they had for racing around.

Those pics are stunning Chip.
Makes me want to buy a camera that takes decent macro shots.

Thanks gang, first the Rolex, then the Panerai's( ahem Daren), then the car ( yes you Al

), now a camera , what is next

NO SHEEP, NEVER, ( sorry JJ)

SLRdude · 7 September 2006, 08:58 AM

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Makes me want to buy a camera that takes decent macro shots.

Thanks gang, first the Rolex, then the Panerai's( ahem Daren), then the car ( yes you Al

), now a camera , what is next

It's not the camera. It's the lens.

Launch Mini · 7 September 2006, 09:07 AM

I only have fixed lens camera's.

I know, once you get a good camera body, the lenses are sure to follow.
Sort of like the Panerais/Straps of the camera world.

Prince · 7 September 2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by comatox

...It's not the camera. It's the lens.

And the person behind the lens. Awesome photos, Chip!

mailman · 7 September 2006, 10:23 AM

Fantastic pics Chip

Gedanken · 7 September 2006, 05:12 PM

Great shots as always, Chip!

I've just ordered a set of telephoto, wide-angle and macro lenses for my camera and they should arrive early next week. It's time to do some macro shooting!

JJ Irani · 7 September 2006, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

Otis, you're supposed to put pictures of yourself in the member yearbook

JJ Irani · 7 September 2006, 05:17 PM

Excellent pics as always, Chip!!

Otis · 7 September 2006, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

Otis, you're supposed to put pictures of yourself in the member yearbook

I'll let you have that one!..

padi56 · 7 September 2006, 07:03 PM

Fantastic picture Seiko best bang for the buck on this planet today.

7 September 2006, 08:53 PM

Great set of pictures Chip!!

Certainly with the set-up you have you get great depth of field so everything is in focus. My "cheater" method makes that quite impossible. I think an SLR is on my list......

7 September 2006, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Yup that's the one

Now, all we need is one of those "bike" things they had for racing around.

Those pics are stunning Chip.
Makes me want to buy a camera that takes decent macro shots.

Thanks gang, first the Rolex, then the Panerai's( ahem Daren), then the car ( yes you Al

), now a camera , what is next

NO SHEEP, NEVER, ( sorry JJ)

7 September 2006, 10:52 PM

Outstanding pix Chip, as usual. I'm in awe of your mastery.

dman · 8 September 2006, 03:31 AM

NOOOIIIICCCEEE!!

SLRdude · 8 September 2006, 05:20 AM

Thanks Guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

Great set of pictures Chip!!

Certainly with the set-up you have you get great depth of field so everything is in focus. My "cheater" method makes that quite impossible. I think an SLR is on my list......

It's not the SLR. You can do that with a point and shoot. (sort of. you can't get that close without a macro lens)
All you do to get most of it in focus is shoot at really high f numbers. Like f22. And keep the shutter open forever. If you look at the second hand, you will see that I had it open at least five seconds.

Rockrolex · 8 September 2006, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comatox

Thanks Guys!

It's not the SLR. You can do that with a point and shoot. (sort of. you can't get that close without a macro lens)
All you do to get most of it in focus is shoot at really high f numbers. Like f22. And keep the shutter open forever. If you look at the second hand, you will see that I had it open at least five seconds.

Did you use the self-timer for that shot?

SLRdude · 15 September 2006, 07:52 AM

Since Nikon remote controls are impossible to find, I use the self timer feature. So to answer your question Ed, yes.
At that kind of magnification, any shake in the camera will virtually ruin the image.

I use a ten seconds timer, and that gives me plenty of time to get reflector cards in place etc.

Also, to get those lume shots, this is what I do:
I shoot with all the lights on, and during the 10 seconds timer wait I use an external flash to charge the lume really good.
Half way throughout the shutter being open, I turn all the lights off.

astcell · 15 September 2006, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otis

Not this guy I hope:

Stunning pics Chip, the lume on that monster looks mean

Okay how come no one has put J.J.'s face on him yet?

C.J. · 15 September 2006, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Okay how come no one has put J.J.'s face on him yet?

All in due time

JJ Irani · 15 September 2006, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Okay how come no one has put J.J.'s face on him yet?

Robert,

How can you say that with a straight face and no bloody smileys??!!

Otis · 15 September 2006, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Okay how come no one has put J.J.'s face on him yet?

Fair go, the poor guy is probably embarrassed enough as it is!

7 September 2006, 07:45 AM	#1
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	It's a Monster! Lesson learned today: Always remove all foreign crap from the dial before taking the picture. closer.... even closer... __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

7 September 2006, 07:55 AM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Great pics. I feel like that guy from the movie "Tron" __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

7 September 2006, 08:39 AM	#4
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Great pics as always, Chip __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

7 September 2006, 08:51 AM	#6
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Yup that's the one Now, all we need is one of those "bike" things they had for racing around. Those pics are stunning Chip. Makes me want to buy a camera that takes decent macro shots. Thanks gang, first the Rolex, then the Panerai's( ahem Daren), then the car ( yes you Al ), now a camera , what is next NO SHEEP, NEVER, ( sorry JJ) __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

7 September 2006, 09:07 AM	#8
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I only have fixed lens camera's. I know, once you get a good camera body, the lenses are sure to follow. Sort of like the Panerais/Straps of the camera world. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

7 September 2006, 10:23 AM	#10
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Fantastic pics Chip __________________ JJ

7 September 2006, 05:12 PM	#11
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Great shots as always, Chip! I've just ordered a set of telephoto, wide-angle and macro lenses for my camera and they should arrive early next week. It's time to do some macro shooting! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

7 September 2006, 05:17 PM	#13
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Excellent pics as always, Chip!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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7 September 2006, 08:53 PM	#16
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Great set of pictures Chip!! Certainly with the set-up you have you get great depth of field so everything is in focus. My "cheater" method makes that quite impossible. I think an SLR is on my list......

7 September 2006, 10:52 PM	#18
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Outstanding pix Chip, as usual. I'm in awe of your mastery.

8 September 2006, 03:31 AM	#19
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	NOOOIIIICCCEEE!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

15 September 2006, 07:52 AM	#22
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Since Nikon remote controls are impossible to find, I use the self timer feature. So to answer your question Ed, yes. At that kind of magnification, any shake in the camera will virtually ruin the image. I use a ten seconds timer, and that gives me plenty of time to get reflector cards in place etc. Also, to get those lume shots, this is what I do: I shoot with all the lights on, and during the 10 seconds timer wait I use an external flash to charge the lume really good. Half way throughout the shutter being open, I turn all the lights off. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

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