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Gilling · 25 January 2008, 04:43 PM

I got my TT DJ last week and have been unable to take any decent pics. I have tried with two different cameras and in different light with and without flash. I want to send some pics to friends but the ones I have taken so far do not do my watch justice.

Any help will be graciously accepted!

scottschoe · 25 January 2008, 04:53 PM

Try googling a DIY lightbox. It will help immensely (as will the macro function, no flash).

Incurable · 25 January 2008, 05:02 PM

You don't have to go to the trouble of a lightbox necessarily. Be aware of just how close your camera will focus properly. If it has a macro mode, use it. Light your watch well like next to a window. Sheer curtains work well to diffuse the direct sunlight and eliminate harsh shadows. Outdoors on a cloudy day works well also. Most the poor shots I see are simply out of focus. Check your shot's focus and the rest is secondary. If it won't or isn't, move back some.

SPACE-DWELLER · 25 January 2008, 07:30 PM

Try placing the watch on a window shelp in overcast weather. Use the macro mode to get a good close-up pic. Don't use flash since this will give reflections.

At the bottom of the following page you can get further tips.

25 January 2008, 04:43 PM	#1
Gilling "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Andy Location: Hong Kong Watch: Z116233 Date Just Posts: 14	Question - Photographing my watch? I got my TT DJ last week and have been unable to take any decent pics. I have tried with two different cameras and in different light with and without flash. I want to send some pics to friends but the ones I have taken so far do not do my watch justice. Any help will be graciously accepted!

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Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	You don't have to go to the trouble of a lightbox necessarily. Be aware of just how close your camera will focus properly. If it has a macro mode, use it. Light your watch well like next to a window. Sheer curtains work well to diffuse the direct sunlight and eliminate harsh shadows. Outdoors on a cloudy day works well also. Most the poor shots I see are simply out of focus. Check your shot's focus and the rest is secondary. If it won't or isn't, move back some. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

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SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Try placing the watch on a window shelp in overcast weather. Use the macro mode to get a good close-up pic. Don't use flash since this will give reflections. At the bottom of the following page you can get further tips. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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