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Bigblack · 7 December 2018, 08:24 AM

I see some amazing pictures here posted, i've tried taking some pics with my phone and they look like ass.. do you guys use any lighting?

droptopman · 7 December 2018, 08:30 AM

Phones can work well, but need proper lighting and a good stand and remote shutter. You can buy a decent set up for a phone on the cheap on Amazon. A few years back I was into taking the time to take good watch pictures, but last couple years, just point and click with my iPhone.

Now Jocke takes some real photographs.

Bigblack · 7 December 2018, 09:18 AM

ahh kk might have to invest in some small lights and a stand

Rolex Essex · 7 December 2018, 11:06 AM

Experiment in different lighting conditions.
As mentioned you don’t need state of the art photography equipment.
Avoid using digital zoom.

Burlington · 7 December 2018, 02:04 PM

Just my phone usually - depending what type of photo you’re going for, the composition of the shot matters a huge amount too.

A few examples - all quick snaps with my phone. No special lighting or stands. The macro shot is with a $10 clip on lens from amazon.

swils8610 · 7 December 2018, 02:05 PM

iPhone X

Valenciawatchrepair · 7 December 2018, 10:08 PM

I've got a Nikon D3300 and I play around with lighting. It's really the lighting that's most important. Even with a phone, a properly lighted shot will look really good. This was a quick and dirty "light paint" with my Nikon. Use my cell phone with a blank white screen to "paint" the lighting using a long shutter. But, it's not difficult, nor time consuming to take a shot like this.

JimSnyder · 7 December 2018, 10:49 PM

I have a Nikon D90

Ian Macdermott · 7 December 2018, 11:11 PM

A camera

Brew · 7 December 2018, 11:31 PM

I use my phone and hope for the best. Not the kind of thing I'll take too much time to sweat over.

bayerische · 7 December 2018, 11:34 PM

iPhone

beshannon · 7 December 2018, 11:51 PM

Whatever camera or phone I have with me

Photography is about skill not equipment

MinMay · 8 December 2018, 03:02 AM

Latest iPhone.

A professional photographer can make your phone camera look like a $5,000 camera.

blowfish89 · 8 December 2018, 03:08 AM

iPhone 7+ : It is all about getting the right lighting, it helps if you have a great looking watch :)

Jocke · 8 December 2018, 03:28 AM

A Nikon D700 with a 100mm Zeiss Macro Planar, a white plexiglas box and a LED panel.

Ian Macdermott · 8 December 2018, 06:18 AM

Jocke what's the camera you used to take a picture of the camera you used to take a picture of a watch.

Jocke · 8 December 2018, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Macdermott

Jocke what's the camera you used to take a picture of the camera you used to take a picture of a watch.

I use a mirror and a flashlight.

Phrank · 8 December 2018, 06:25 AM

As mentioned, iPhone with good lighting and you're good to go...

Bigblack · 8 December 2018, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

A Nikon D700 with a 100mm Zeiss Macro Planar, a white plexiglas box and a LED panel.

now that is a setup!!!!!!

i tried taking some outside and they turned out much better then in the house!

Valenciawatchrepair · 11 December 2018, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

A Nikon D700 with a 100mm Zeiss Macro Planar, a white plexiglas box and a LED panel.

So, where's the shot from this shoot? Would love to see!!

Andad · 11 December 2018, 12:42 PM

Best I could do.

Valenciawatchrepair · 11 December 2018, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Best I could do.

Why such a tiny thumbnail? lol.

EDIT: Nevermind. lol. That's a crop of the same shot. LOL

denmanproject · 11 December 2018, 01:28 PM

They key is say no to flash

Valenciawatchrepair · 11 December 2018, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denmanproject

They key is say no to flash

Flash done right works. I've bounced even a popup flash on my DSLR's with great results. Something to reflect it up and then off a white ceiling does wonders!

Jocke · 11 December 2018, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valenciawatchrepair

So, where's the shot from this shoot? Would love to see!!

Here we go.

Valenciawatchrepair · 11 December 2018, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Here we go.

Ahh yes. Beautiful shot. A little dark on my end, but I blame my crappy monitor.

Dilemma · 12 December 2018, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MinMay

Latest iPhone.

A professional photographer can make your phone camera look like a $5,000 camera.

Not really.

antbkny · 12 December 2018, 01:18 AM

The secret is good lighting, not equipment. Indirect natural light for this one, taken with my iPhone

Valenciawatchrepair · 12 December 2018, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilemma

Not really.

But, my phone camera is 12MP and your DSLR is only 4, 6, 8, etc.....Therefore my phone is better!!! /s

Dilemma · 12 December 2018, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valenciawatchrepair

But, my phone camera is 12MP and your DSLR is only 4, 6, 8, etc.....Therefore my phone is better!!! /s

Actually? It’s 30.

7 December 2018, 08:24 AM	#1
Bigblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Las Vegas soon!! Watch: got a few Posts: 93	what do you guys use to take watch pics I see some amazing pictures here posted, i've tried taking some pics with my phone and they look like ass.. do you guys use any lighting?

7 December 2018, 08:30 AM	#2
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Phones can work well, but need proper lighting and a good stand and remote shutter. You can buy a decent set up for a phone on the cheap on Amazon. A few years back I was into taking the time to take good watch pictures, but last couple years, just point and click with my iPhone. Now Jocke takes some real photographs. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

7 December 2018, 02:04 PM	#5
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	Just my phone usually - depending what type of photo you’re going for, the composition of the shot matters a huge amount too. A few examples - all quick snaps with my phone. No special lighting or stands. The macro shot is with a $10 clip on lens from amazon. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

7 December 2018, 11:11 PM	#9
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	A camera __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

7 December 2018, 11:34 PM	#11
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	iPhone __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

7 December 2018, 09:18 AM	#3
Bigblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Las Vegas soon!! Watch: got a few Posts: 93	ahh kk might have to invest in some small lights and a stand

7 December 2018, 11:06 AM	#4
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	Experiment in different lighting conditions. As mentioned you don’t need state of the art photography equipment. Avoid using digital zoom.

7 December 2018, 02:05 PM	#6
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	iPhone X

7 December 2018, 10:08 PM	#7
Valenciawatchrepair Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 1,504	I've got a Nikon D3300 and I play around with lighting. It's really the lighting that's most important. Even with a phone, a properly lighted shot will look really good. This was a quick and dirty "light paint" with my Nikon. Use my cell phone with a blank white screen to "paint" the lighting using a long shutter. But, it's not difficult, nor time consuming to take a shot like this.

7 December 2018, 11:31 PM	#10
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I use my phone and hope for the best. Not the kind of thing I'll take too much time to sweat over.

7 December 2018, 11:51 PM	#12
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Whatever camera or phone I have with me Photography is about skill not equipment __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

8 December 2018, 03:02 AM	#13
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	what do you guys use to take watch pics Latest iPhone. A professional photographer can make your phone camera look like a $5,000 camera.

8 December 2018, 03:08 AM	#14
blowfish89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 16800 Matte Posts: 398	iPhone 7+ : It is all about getting the right lighting, it helps if you have a great looking watch :)

8 December 2018, 03:28 AM	#15
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,514	A Nikon D700 with a 100mm Zeiss Macro Planar, a white plexiglas box and a LED panel. __________________ 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.

8 December 2018, 06:18 AM	#16
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	Jocke what's the camera you used to take a picture of the camera you used to take a picture of a watch. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

11 December 2018, 01:28 PM	#23
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,356	They key is say no to flash

12 December 2018, 01:18 AM	#28
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	The secret is good lighting, not equipment. Indirect natural light for this one, taken with my iPhone

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