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stewie · 19 December 2007, 12:47 PM

i would love to post some nice close up shots of my new babies, but i dont think my little HP Photosmart R927 is cutting it. what do you recommend me getting?

watchlady · 19 December 2007, 01:18 PM

I haven't posted any watch photos here yet but i do know alot about photography. A DSLR like the new Nikon D300 with a 60mm Macro or 105mm VR Macro would be great! D3 if you really want to go high end, if you're just looking for a little camera that will do good macro shots have a look at the Canon G9.

BuffaloRolex · 19 December 2007, 01:30 PM

I agree with Lisa.

If you can and have the desire to, go with a DSLR, though I'm partial to Canon rigs over the Nikons. I love the 40D, and the 400D (or Digital Rebel) is a fine shooter as well.

Here is an excellent resource with reviews on all sorts of models: Click here...

A lot of the compacts now also have decent macro capabilities. The trick with macro is keeping things still and using either macro flashes or available light.

batdude · 19 December 2007, 01:32 PM

look for the MACRO function on your digicam. Even low end cameras have this function - you might have to adjust the lighting to get the flash to look right.... but worth the effort.

FYI - the MACRO function is usually symbolized with a FLOWER on your camera....

i used a cheapo kodak digital cam for my shots i just did - and they came out fine.

doug

jimbones43 · 19 December 2007, 01:33 PM

You can get a nice point and shoot for around 200-300 that should suffice. This taken with a Canon SD950IS in digital macro mode. Look for one with a macro mode.

Good Luck

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BuffaloRolex · 19 December 2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbones43

You can get a nice point and shoot for around 200-300 that should suffice. This taken with a Canon SD950IS in digital macro mode. Look for one with a macro mode.

Good Luck

Agreed.

My point and shoot is an SD750IS and it does a nice job with macro, as well.

scottschoe · 19 December 2007, 02:03 PM

a DIY lightbox helps immensely

DSJ · 19 December 2007, 02:11 PM

I just tried my first watch picture - need to practice before my Rolex's come in - what do you think? These were done with a 3.2MP Canon SD100. I don't think they're too bad considering the equipment I am working with!

Watch doesn't look too bad either, considering I have worn it 95% of the time for the past 7.5 years with no service!

SPACE-DWELLER · 19 December 2007, 08:13 PM

I use a Sony T25 and I believe it makes quite good macros:

19 December 2007, 12:47 PM	#1
stewie Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 323	how do I take great close up pics like you all? i would love to post some nice close up shots of my new babies, but i dont think my little HP Photosmart R927 is cutting it. what do you recommend me getting?

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jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	You don't have to go high end if your pocket is light>> You can get a nice point and shoot for around 200-300 that should suffice. This taken with a Canon SD950IS in digital macro mode. Look for one with a macro mode. Good Luck [IMG][/IMG]

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DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	My first attempt at a watch photo I just tried my first watch picture - need to practice before my Rolex's come in - what do you think? These were done with a 3.2MP Canon SD100. I don't think they're too bad considering the equipment I am working with! Watch doesn't look too bad either, considering I have worn it 95% of the time for the past 7.5 years with no service! Attached Images __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

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watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	I haven't posted any watch photos here yet but i do know alot about photography. A DSLR like the new Nikon D300 with a 60mm Macro or 105mm VR Macro would be great! D3 if you really want to go high end, if you're just looking for a little camera that will do good macro shots have a look at the Canon G9.

19 December 2007, 01:30 PM	#3
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	I agree with Lisa. If you can and have the desire to, go with a DSLR, though I'm partial to Canon rigs over the Nikons. I love the 40D, and the 400D (or Digital Rebel) is a fine shooter as well. Here is an excellent resource with reviews on all sorts of models: Click here... A lot of the compacts now also have decent macro capabilities. The trick with macro is keeping things still and using either macro flashes or available light.

19 December 2007, 01:32 PM	#4
batdude Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Doug Location: Underway LANT/PAC Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 33	look for the MACRO function on your digicam. Even low end cameras have this function - you might have to adjust the lighting to get the flash to look right.... but worth the effort. FYI - the MACRO function is usually symbolized with a FLOWER on your camera.... i used a cheapo kodak digital cam for my shots i just did - and they came out fine. doug

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