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onions · 6 January 2012, 08:02 PM

Hi all,
There are some amazing photos being taken of watches...particularly those in the classified area...

What camera and more importantly, what lens are being used (including speeds and apertures please)...

Any tips would be greatly appreciated...

Cheers,

Ian

bassplayrr · 7 January 2012, 04:18 AM

If you download the photos you like you can browse the metadata fairly easily, which will give you the camera, focal length, ISO, etc.

It's easiest on a Mac by right clicking the file and clicking on Get Info.

On a PC it's nearly as easy by right clicking on the file, clicking Properties, clocking the Summary tab, and clicking on the Advanced>> button.

Happy hunting!

apeogre · 7 January 2012, 04:49 AM

Soft boxes are also used to get a softer lighting look. Notice no hard lines in the shadows. Light placement and practice are also key elements. Lens and even less so, camera choice, are only 5% of the equation in a good photograph like those. Being careful of reflections is key as well.
Mostly practice and experimentation will get you good results.

Jocke · 7 January 2012, 05:01 AM

Here is my setup with a Nikon D700 and a Nikon 105mm macro lens..

And the result.

Mosco · 7 January 2012, 05:08 AM

Wow Jocke... as usual...

SLRdude · 7 January 2012, 05:13 AM

Mastering the light and show the camera something worth seeing (composition) is 99% of the work.
The camera is just about irrelevant.

There are two pics below, none very special. Just wrist shots for WRUW Today threads. One is taken with a camera phone and one is taken using about 2500 dollars in equipment. Can you tell them apart?

6 January 2012, 08:02 PM	#1
onions "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Worldwide Posts: 381	How do you take those great photos? Hi all, There are some amazing photos being taken of watches...particularly those in the classified area... What camera and more importantly, what lens are being used (including speeds and apertures please)... Any tips would be greatly appreciated... Cheers, Ian

7 January 2012, 04:18 AM	#2
bassplayrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SF Bay/Dallas Watch: 116610LV, 3570.50 Posts: 225	If you download the photos you like you can browse the metadata fairly easily, which will give you the camera, focal length, ISO, etc. It's easiest on a Mac by right clicking the file and clicking on Get Info. On a PC it's nearly as easy by right clicking on the file, clicking Properties, clocking the Summary tab, and clicking on the Advanced>> button. Happy hunting! __________________ Rolexes: Yachtmaster Rose Gold 116655, Submariner “Hulk” 116610LV, Milguass "GV" 116400GV

7 January 2012, 05:01 AM	#4
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Here is my setup with a Nikon D700 and a Nikon 105mm macro lens.. And the result. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

7 January 2012, 05:08 AM	#5
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Wow Jocke... as usual... __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

7 January 2012, 05:13 AM	#6
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Mastering the light and show the camera something worth seeing (composition) is 99% of the work. The camera is just about irrelevant. There are two pics below, none very special. Just wrist shots for WRUW Today threads. One is taken with a camera phone and one is taken using about 2500 dollars in equipment. Can you tell them apart? __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

7 January 2012, 04:49 AM	#3
apeogre "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Clue Posts: 586	Soft boxes are also used to get a softer lighting look. Notice no hard lines in the shadows. Light placement and practice are also key elements. Lens and even less so, camera choice, are only 5% of the equation in a good photograph like those. Being careful of reflections is key as well. Mostly practice and experimentation will get you good results.

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