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Gedanken · 10 September 2006, 02:19 AM

... VOILA!

I've been thinking about palying with lighting, and today, I just tool an old box, taped some paper to the back of it and used another piece to act as a reflector off a halogen table lamp. Can't say I'm too displeased with the results:

I left the Tudor's bezel off-centre just to get under JJ's skin!

Anyway, test one seems all right. Not it's time to start trying out other kinds of lights, reflectora and backgrounds!

Rockrolex · 10 September 2006, 02:22 AM

Very nice shots, James. I will have to give that a try. Shoot a pic of the set up so I can see how you did it.

GerardoG · 10 September 2006, 02:25 AM

Nice pics!

Launch Mini · 10 September 2006, 03:03 AM

Nive pics James.
I've been playing with my Point & shoot camera. I cannot find how to override the F stops

Need to play some more, later today.

Gedanken · 10 September 2006, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Very nice shots, James. I will have to give that a try. Shoot a pic of the set up so I can see how you did it.

Here we go, Ed! The upper piece of A4 diffuses the light and because it's white, reflects white light rather than the natural yellow glow of the bulb. As you can see, I've taped the lower pieve in such a way that it also hides the meeting point between the horizontal and vertical surfaces of the box.

Anyway, here's another shot of the Tudor with the bezel zeroed, just to put JJ's mind at ease!

I also played with the colour balance on the camera, and I think I finally got the DJ's dial looking pretty close to how it does in real life:

Gedanken · 10 September 2006, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Nive pics James.
I've been playing with my Point & shoot camera. I cannot find how to override the F stops

Need to play some more, later today.

Hmm - if it's a point and shoot, those F-stops would do whatever they damn well please if you don't have a manual mode, John. I'm using a Canon PowerShot S1IS - it's getting on in years but it's got manual everything, so I can make up for a lot of shortcomings. The one gripe I've always had is that it can't do macro, but my macro attachment is arriving this week, so look out, I'm going nuts!

C.J. · 10 September 2006, 03:49 AM

Great shots, bro

I'm liking that Tudor more and more every time you post pics of it

padi56 · 10 September 2006, 03:50 AM

Very good results James and the keep it simple approach works best

Gedanken · 10 September 2006, 03:57 AM

Thanks, guys!

Craig, once my macro lens arrives, I'll take some real close-up shots of the Tudor's dial - the concentric rings on the subdials are the real star feature of the dial!

C.J. · 10 September 2006, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Thanks, guys!

Craig, once my macro lens arrives, I'll take some real close-up shots of the Tudor's dial - the concentric rings on the subdials are the real star feature of the dial!

Great, so I can tell Lydia it's all your fault if one happens to find it's way home

That dial has a lot of star features

The screwed in push pins for the chrono function are a big plus too

Gedanken · 10 September 2006, 04:06 AM

You know, there's one with the checked dial available here at the moment, and it's got your name on it. Hell, I'm all the way here in Melbourne, so I think you're the closer target for Lydia no matter what you tell her!

This Tudor definitely has a lot going for it - the case is so thick it makes my SD look anorexic!

Poor man's Daytona my arse!

C.J. · 10 September 2006, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

You know, there's one with the checked dial available here at the moment, and it's got your name on it. Hell, I'm all the way here in Melbourne, so I think you're the closer target for Lydia no matter what you tell her!

This Tudor definitely has a lot going for it - the case is so thick it makes my SD look anorexic!

Poor man's Daytona my arse!

If I got one, it would be that one exactly. Maybe a strap too

You don't know Lydia very well.

A half a world away just isn't far enough to qualify as a NFZ

Gedanken · 10 September 2006, 04:14 AM

Oooooh, we're on dangerous ground here, Craig - if I can hammer that guy down to the same price as mine, I could help you pick it up for about US$1922.

So, Lydia's a shoe sniper like Eddie Murphy's mom, huh?

C.J. · 10 September 2006, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Oooooh, we're on dangerous ground here, Craig - if I can hammer that guy down to the same price as mine, I could help you pick it up for about US$1922.

So, Lydia's a shoe sniper like Eddie Murphy's mom, huh?

She's Puerto Rican, bro. When she's mad, I have to hide the steak knives

Uh, two grand, huh? I'll PM you when you wake up

JJ Irani · 10 September 2006, 04:35 AM

Very inventive and innovative, James. Your talents never cease to amaze me!! The shots have come out very good.

BTW, guys....doesn't that tripod remind you fellas of our C.J.? Quite cute, uh?

Prince · 10 September 2006, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...doesn't that tripod remind you fellas of our C.J.? Quite cute, uh?

What!?! Comparing Craig to a camera tripod??? You're gonna get it now, JJ!!!

JJ Irani · 10 September 2006, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

What!?! Comparing Craig to a camera tripod??? You're gonna get it now, JJ!!!

I was naturally referring to the height and stature!!

Prince · 10 September 2006, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I was naturally referring to the height and stature!!

It don't make no nevermind!!!

JJ Irani · 10 September 2006, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

It don't make no nevermind!!!

Go on....take a long, hard look at that cute little fella. Arms akimbo, legs spread out...head slightly bent forward....our little C.J. all the way!!

Prince · 10 September 2006, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Go on....take a long, hard look at that cute little fella. Arms akimbo, legs spread out...head slightly bent forward....our little C.J. all the way!!

Craaaig?!? Ohhhhh Craaaaig?!? You better read this, ya cute little fella!!!

JJ Irani · 10 September 2006, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Craaaig?!? Ohhhhh Craaaaig?!? You better read this, ya cute little fella!!!

I can hardly wait.....love the little guy!!

mike · 10 September 2006, 05:32 AM

WOW James! Those shots are stunning!!

10 September 2006, 06:26 AM

Pretty good results James.

If I could make one suggestion for you to try, get another cardboard box and cut the sides out, tape the paper over the area cut out, and shine the lights (you will need 2 or 3) from the outside through the paper. This will diffuse the light more and reduce the reflection you have on the cyclops in those shots. The paper can't be too heavy however. I use some old pastic (vellum) drafting sheets from when I used to draw by hand in my job 20 years ago as diffusers, and it works quite well.

Another solution I've seen is using an white translucent kitche garbage can as the entire light box. That will be what I try next.

Rockrolex · 10 September 2006, 07:18 AM

Thanks for the shot of the set up, James. BTW, the second shot of the DJ is supurb. Well done, my man.

Otis · 10 September 2006, 07:42 AM

Photos are looking good James!

Especially the DJ in the second pic, it does have a nice looking dial.

Looking forward to seeing some macro shots!

JJ Irani · 10 September 2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Otis

Photos are looking good James!

Especially the DJ in the second pic, it does have a nice looking dial.

Looking forward to seeing some macro shots!

Agreed....always loved the rhodium with Romans....or even white with Romans!! Both superb!!

Gedanken · 10 September 2006, 12:24 PM

Thanks, guys!

Yeah, I do love that Roman/Rhodium dial - Mom had taste, I tell ya!

Thanks for the pointers, Al!

My next step is a less makeshift setup. I was thinking of using a taller box and cutting open a translucent detergent bottle to use as a diffuser, and maybe getting a whiter light source like a flourescent. You're right about the reflection - I tried taking photos of Sasha's new Hamilton Ventura, and the deep dial and curved crystal gave me no end of trouble! I'll have to work out the mounting arrangement, but an opening at the top for top-down shots is also on the cards.

I'm also thinking of how I can set it up for easy background changes - I love the blue background that Mike uses!

JJ, I would have though that you'd associate tripods with Paulie instead.

JJ Irani · 10 September 2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

JJ, I would have though that you'd associate tripods with Paulie instead.

Paulie is into the heavy industry stuff....like I-beams, flanges, girders, etc.!!

Gedanken · 10 September 2006, 12:29 PM

Yeah, JJ, but if the baby photos are to be believed, Paulie's on a, errr, more stable footing than the rest of us.

C.J. · 10 September 2006, 01:08 PM

Now how the hell did my name get brought into this? I had nothing to do with.............................................. .OMG, I'm starting to sound like JJ

And, I told you tossers, the correct wording is

VERTICALLY CHALLENGED!

10 September 2006, 02:19 AM	#1
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	A cardboard box, some A4 paper and ... ... VOILA! I've been thinking about palying with lighting, and today, I just tool an old box, taped some paper to the back of it and used another piece to act as a reflector off a halogen table lamp. Can't say I'm too displeased with the results: I left the Tudor's bezel off-centre just to get under JJ's skin! Anyway, test one seems all right. Not it's time to start trying out other kinds of lights, reflectora and backgrounds! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

10 September 2006, 02:22 AM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,504	Very nice shots, James. I will have to give that a try. Shoot a pic of the set up so I can see how you did it. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

10 September 2006, 03:03 AM	#4
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Nive pics James. I've been playing with my Point & shoot camera. I cannot find how to override the F stops Need to play some more, later today. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

10 September 2006, 03:49 AM	#7
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Great shots, bro I'm liking that Tudor more and more every time you post pics of it __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

10 September 2006, 03:50 AM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,239	Very good results James and the keep it simple approach works best __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

10 September 2006, 02:25 AM	#3
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Nice pics!

10 September 2006, 03:57 AM	#9
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Thanks, guys! Craig, once my macro lens arrives, I'll take some real close-up shots of the Tudor's dial - the concentric rings on the subdials are the real star feature of the dial! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

10 September 2006, 04:06 AM	#11
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	You know, there's one with the checked dial available here at the moment, and it's got your name on it. Hell, I'm all the way here in Melbourne, so I think you're the closer target for Lydia no matter what you tell her! This Tudor definitely has a lot going for it - the case is so thick it makes my SD look anorexic! Poor man's Daytona my arse! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

10 September 2006, 04:14 AM	#13
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Oooooh, we're on dangerous ground here, Craig - if I can hammer that guy down to the same price as mine, I could help you pick it up for about US$1922. So, Lydia's a shoe sniper like Eddie Murphy's mom, huh? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

10 September 2006, 04:35 AM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Very inventive and innovative, James. Your talents never cease to amaze me!! The shots have come out very good. BTW, guys....doesn't that tripod remind you fellas of our C.J.? Quite cute, uh? __________________ 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!!

10 September 2006, 05:32 AM	#22
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	WOW James! Those shots are stunning!!

10 September 2006, 06:26 AM	#23
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Pretty good results James. If I could make one suggestion for you to try, get another cardboard box and cut the sides out, tape the paper over the area cut out, and shine the lights (you will need 2 or 3) from the outside through the paper. This will diffuse the light more and reduce the reflection you have on the cyclops in those shots. The paper can't be too heavy however. I use some old pastic (vellum) drafting sheets from when I used to draw by hand in my job 20 years ago as diffusers, and it works quite well. Another solution I've seen is using an white translucent kitche garbage can as the entire light box. That will be what I try next.

10 September 2006, 07:18 AM	#24
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,504	Thanks for the shot of the set up, James. BTW, the second shot of the DJ is supurb. Well done, my man. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

10 September 2006, 07:42 AM	#25
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Photos are looking good James! Especially the DJ in the second pic, it does have a nice looking dial. Looking forward to seeing some macro shots! __________________ Rock the Casbah!

10 September 2006, 12:24 PM	#27
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Thanks, guys! Yeah, I do love that Roman/Rhodium dial - Mom had taste, I tell ya! Thanks for the pointers, Al! My next step is a less makeshift setup. I was thinking of using a taller box and cutting open a translucent detergent bottle to use as a diffuser, and maybe getting a whiter light source like a flourescent. You're right about the reflection - I tried taking photos of Sasha's new Hamilton Ventura, and the deep dial and curved crystal gave me no end of trouble! I'll have to work out the mounting arrangement, but an opening at the top for top-down shots is also on the cards. I'm also thinking of how I can set it up for easy background changes - I love the blue background that Mike uses! JJ, I would have though that you'd associate tripods with Paulie instead. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

10 September 2006, 12:29 PM	#29
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Yeah, JJ, but if the baby photos are to be believed, Paulie's on a, errr, more stable footing than the rest of us. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

10 September 2006, 01:08 PM	#30
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Now how the hell did my name get brought into this? I had nothing to do with.............................................. .OMG, I'm starting to sound like JJ And, I told you tossers, the correct wording is VERTICALLY CHALLENGED! __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

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