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InVision · 18 September 2010, 01:05 AM

Well folks I can't seem to capture a good photo of my grail. I am serious thinking of hiring Jocke to photograph it. The watch in person has so much character & flare, but in my photos it is just bland. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Mike

Here is an attempt in indirect light.

Here is an attempt in direct light.

Here is a shot from my iphone on a whime. Probably the best to date.

moviefreak · 18 September 2010, 01:06 AM

nice...

johnbeth · 18 September 2010, 01:07 AM

Nice !!! :)

bayerische · 18 September 2010, 01:08 AM

I think it needs a little more ICE!

Just Kidding, it's LOVELY!
Enjoy!

TRW · 18 September 2010, 01:15 AM

:w orship:

Frogman4me · 18 September 2010, 01:18 AM

holy moly! I am scared to ask how much.. congrats!

kcmo · 18 September 2010, 01:24 AM

Those are great shots, Mike!

chris russell · 18 September 2010, 01:25 AM

That watch is the equivalent of a huge facial tattoo!

Is it the earlier case, or the new 41mm size? Thanks.

InVision · 18 September 2010, 01:37 AM

No not a 41mm, it is a "Z" model listed in my signature. 118348. Thanks all !! Any ideas on how to photograph that puppy?

EE33 · 18 September 2010, 01:44 AM

Mike, I see it clearly loud and clear, LOVE IT

acce1999 · 18 September 2010, 01:47 AM

Not for me, I am afraid, but very impressive! And I am glad to see you share your enthusiasm here.

Congrats! A grail is a grail.

Did I say Congrats?

Best (and congrats again!)

A

ElPrimero · 18 September 2010, 01:49 AM

Not my cup of tea, but congrats and wear in good health!

Dan Pierce · 18 September 2010, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InVision

No not a 41mm, it is a "Z" model listed in my signature. 118348. Thanks all !! Any ideas on how to photograph that puppy?

Mike,
Use a large, white plastic waste basket laid on it's side. Place your watch inside w/ lots of light outside using the container as a diffuser. Then practice moving the light source and watch around till you have the best angle.

Here's an example:
dP

EE33 · 18 September 2010, 01:58 AM

Thanks Dan for the info....I'm in the plastics business and should know better but I don't know much about photography and light, will try it out on Monday and hopefully post some positive results

And not blame my camera

Dan Pierce · 18 September 2010, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EE33

Thanks Dan for the info....I'm in the plastics business and should know better but I don't know much about photography and light, will try it out on Monday and hopefully post some positive results

And not blame my camera

No problem.

You can still blame the camera, I do.

dP

Renoir · 18 September 2010, 02:14 AM

That iPhone shot is nice.

Beautiful watch.

Dan Pierce · 18 September 2010, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renoir

That iPhone shot is nice.

Beautiful watch.

Agreed! I'd love to get that quality out of my phone.

dP

EE33 · 18 September 2010, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

No problem.

You can still blame the camera, I do.

dP

Cheers Mate, I'll try focus better in future.

Route 66 · 18 September 2010, 02:21 AM

WOW!

Fancy Shmancy!

Chipmunk · 18 September 2010, 02:22 AM

Nice watch, Mike.

FremStar · 18 September 2010, 02:24 AM

Mike I am surprised, who took all those awesome pictures of your 116718??? Seeing those was the reason I purchased one... You also had some awesome pics of your president didn't you take those?

level · 18 September 2010, 02:34 AM

Beautiful watch! You nailed it with the wrist shot.

InVision · 18 September 2010, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Mike,
Use a large, white plastic waste basket laid on it's side. Place your watch inside w/ lots of light outside using the container as a diffuser. Then practice moving the light source and watch around till you have the best angle.

Here's an example:
dP

Dan Thanks!! I am on my way to Walmart for a basket. How big works the best? BTW you really go me hooked on Grand M !! Mike

Dan Pierce · 18 September 2010, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InVision

Dan Thanks!! I am on my way to Walmart for a basket. BTW you really go me hooked on Grand M !! Mike

Blame Leo for that!

dP

InVision · 18 September 2010, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfirempong

Mike I am surprised, who took all those awesome pictures of your 116718??? Seeing those was the reason I purchased one... You also had some awesome pics of your president didn't you take those?

Those shots of the 16718 are easy. Shooting the Meteorite is challenging. The only President I have had is this watch. Mike

GerardoG · 18 September 2010, 02:46 AM

Great shots, beautiful watch!!!

gregmoeck · 18 September 2010, 03:15 AM

thats a sick watch, very nice

enronforme · 18 September 2010, 03:23 AM

Love the iphone shot!

rolexnovice · 18 September 2010, 03:24 AM

Nice Grail! Also yours in cool too Dan!

robsteve · 18 September 2010, 03:34 AM

That is a tough one Mike. The brightness of the diamonds can be a problem. The lens and the in Camera processing of point and shoots can make it tough to get a good shot.

You probably need a good Digital SLR with and dedicated APO lens. One of the Canon or Nikon SLRs with their 60mm or 100mm macro lenses. Going to a SLR and Macro lens you will find it will be hard to all of the watch in focus at closer distances because you are shooting with a lens that does not have as much depth of field as a smaller format camera, like a point and shoot.

As for the in camera processing, the Digital SLRs will allow you to shoot in a raw mode that will allow you to hold more highlight detail and adjust a bit in processing on your computer.

Send a PM to Kyle, I think he went to a Canon Slr and Macro lens. His combo is working well.

Keep in mind that the quality of a good digital camera is the ability to capture the dark areas along with even very bright areas in the same shot without under exposing the dark areas or over exposing the light areas. The better cameras when shot in RAW mode have a larger dynamic range which gives better exposure and colour. The even higher end cameras and digital backs used for advertising shots not only have a higher range of exposures (Dynamic range), but also a smoother and more expanded colour range. Most of these cameras cost more than your Rolex

Robert

18 September 2010, 01:05 AM	#1
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	My Grail - modem burner Well folks I can't seem to capture a good photo of my grail. I am serious thinking of hiring Jocke to photograph it. The watch in person has so much character & flare, but in my photos it is just bland. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Mike Here is an attempt in indirect light. Here is an attempt in direct light. Here is a shot from my iphone on a whime. Probably the best to date.

18 September 2010, 01:06 AM	#2
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	nice... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

18 September 2010, 01:08 AM	#4
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I think it needs a little more ICE! Just Kidding, it's LOVELY! Enjoy! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 September 2010, 01:25 AM	#8
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	Wholly Moley! My modem is on FIRE! And my eyes! Aauughh! That watch is the equivalent of a huge facial tattoo! Is it the earlier case, or the new 41mm size? Thanks.

18 September 2010, 01:44 AM	#10
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	Mike, I see it clearly loud and clear, LOVE IT __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

18 September 2010, 01:07 AM	#3
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Nice !!! :)

18 September 2010, 01:15 AM	#5
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	:w orship:

18 September 2010, 01:18 AM	#6
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	holy moly! I am scared to ask how much.. congrats!

18 September 2010, 01:24 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Those are great shots, Mike!

18 September 2010, 01:37 AM	#9
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	No not a 41mm, it is a "Z" model listed in my signature. 118348. Thanks all !! Any ideas on how to photograph that puppy?

18 September 2010, 01:47 AM	#11
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Not for me, I am afraid, but very impressive! And I am glad to see you share your enthusiasm here. Congrats! A grail is a grail. Did I say Congrats? Best (and congrats again!) A

18 September 2010, 01:49 AM	#12
ElPrimero Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Watch: DSSD Posts: 168	Not my cup of tea, but congrats and wear in good health!

18 September 2010, 01:58 AM	#14
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	Thanks Dan for the info....I'm in the plastics business and should know better but I don't know much about photography and light, will try it out on Monday and hopefully post some positive results And not blame my camera __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

18 September 2010, 02:14 AM	#16
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	That iPhone shot is nice. Beautiful watch.

18 September 2010, 02:21 AM	#19
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	WOW! Fancy Shmancy!

18 September 2010, 02:22 AM	#20
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Nice watch, Mike. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

18 September 2010, 02:24 AM	#21
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Mike I am surprised, who took all those awesome pictures of your 116718??? Seeing those was the reason I purchased one... You also had some awesome pics of your president didn't you take those?

18 September 2010, 02:34 AM	#22
level Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 296	Beautiful watch! You nailed it with the wrist shot.

18 September 2010, 02:46 AM	#26
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Great shots, beautiful watch!!!

18 September 2010, 03:15 AM	#27
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	thats a sick watch, very nice

18 September 2010, 03:23 AM	#28
enronforme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: bob j Location: toledo, usa Watch: Love 'em all Posts: 525	Love the iphone shot! __________________ 16610 Sub Date; 16570 Explorer ll (polar); GO Sport Evo; GP Seahawk ll; Tudor Hydronaut ll; Oris F1 Williams Chrono...

18 September 2010, 03:24 AM	#29
rolexnovice Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 366	Nice Grail! Also yours in cool too Dan!

18 September 2010, 03:34 AM	#30
robsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 776	That is a tough one Mike. The brightness of the diamonds can be a problem. The lens and the in Camera processing of point and shoots can make it tough to get a good shot. You probably need a good Digital SLR with and dedicated APO lens. One of the Canon or Nikon SLRs with their 60mm or 100mm macro lenses. Going to a SLR and Macro lens you will find it will be hard to all of the watch in focus at closer distances because you are shooting with a lens that does not have as much depth of field as a smaller format camera, like a point and shoot. As for the in camera processing, the Digital SLRs will allow you to shoot in a raw mode that will allow you to hold more highlight detail and adjust a bit in processing on your computer. Send a PM to Kyle, I think he went to a Canon Slr and Macro lens. His combo is working well. Keep in mind that the quality of a good digital camera is the ability to capture the dark areas along with even very bright areas in the same shot without under exposing the dark areas or over exposing the light areas. The better cameras when shot in RAW mode have a larger dynamic range which gives better exposure and colour. The even higher end cameras and digital backs used for advertising shots not only have a higher range of exposures (Dynamic range), but also a smoother and more expanded colour range. Most of these cameras cost more than your Rolex Robert

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