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diamonddatejust · 3 December 2007, 12:09 PM

Anyone have any idea what would be a good camera to get in order to get clear,crisp close up photos of items. Some of the photos that you guys post of your watches here that makes it look like your looking at it through a 10x loop and sitting rite over the watch,thats what i am looking for.....thanks in advance!!!

Incurable · 3 December 2007, 12:31 PM

Not sure how this would be a joke or cartoon...

What you are are referring to is macro mode or macro photography. Most digital cameras have this mode and its icon/symbol is a flower. Some camera's can focus closer than others. Definitely something to check when buying a new camera. Good macro photography requires good lighting, a tripod (optional) and smaller aperture settings. Depth of field is very short so to get as much as possible in focus, you'll want to shoot using as high an aperture setting as possible. Digitals nowadays will focus down to about a centimeter or so. That's pretty close. Some even closer. Check the specs first.

diamonddatejust · 3 December 2007, 12:35 PM

Thank you so much. I have been having a problem with posting in the wrong section today...sorry!

Rockrolex · 3 December 2007, 12:51 PM

I just noticed where this was originally posted. Thought I would move it to a more suitable location.

SLRdude · 3 December 2007, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamonddatejust

Some of the photos that you guys post of your watches here that makes it look like your looking at it through a 10x loop and sitting rite over the watch,thats what i am looking for.....thanks in advance!!!

You mean like... this?

You need 3 things:

1. One SLR camera
2. One Macro 1:1 aspect ratio lens
3. Learn how to master the light.

The first two can be bought.
Number 3 comes from practice.

TARDIS · 3 December 2007, 05:37 PM

Wow! that's more like MICRO photography.

1:1 at highest resolution, then magnify and crop possibly?

SLRdude · 3 December 2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

Wow! that's more like MICRO photography.

1:1 at highest resolution, then magnify and crop possibly?

No magnification Steve.

Maybe some cropping in some cases. Heck... some of those shots are actually scaled DOWN!

frostie · 3 December 2007, 08:10 PM

those are some good close ups

Ronnie Rolex · 4 December 2007, 11:22 AM

Can any of you photo hounds direct me to a reputable website for a Nikon D40x and 18-200 VR lens?

Incurable · 4 December 2007, 12:38 PM

The 18-200 VR lens has been a hard item to get a hold of. You might check Beach Camera, Ritz or Amazon. I've had less than good luck with some of the large NY suppliers in the past. Their vision of customer service leaves something to be desired.

pilapandet · 4 December 2007, 01:04 PM

Please check photo.net . It is excellent site regarding photo issue.

Steve V. · 4 December 2007, 01:35 PM

I have ordered from these people before and had good luck.

bhphotovideo

Steve

Ronnie Rolex · 4 December 2007, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the help. I went to Ritz and they have the lens in stock. I wouldn't mind getting a D40 but I can't find a "body only" website. Ritz has a $50 cash back so that would pay for the tax. I'll check bhphotovideo too.

The NY photo shops are the ones I'm leery of and that's why I thought I'd ask on this board. Some of their prices are too good to believe.

Ronnie Rolex · 4 December 2007, 05:39 PM

I checked bhphoto. Why is there a $60 price difference between the same lens manufactured in the US vs the import?

Steve V. · 5 December 2007, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Rolex

I checked bhphoto. Why is there a $60 price difference between the same lens manufactured in the US vs the import?

Warranty I suppose.

Steve

Incurable · 5 December 2007, 11:42 AM

Yeah, there's kind of a 'gray' market thing going on with the US vs import versions of Nikon equipment. No difference in the product, just the way it's warrantied. I believe there's an explanation page somewhere on the B&H website.

Gedanken · 6 December 2007, 10:11 AM

By the way, if you're looking for an alternative to the Nikon lens, Sigma has just released an 18-200 OS (Optical Stabilisation) lens. From the reviews I've read it seems all right, and I'm thinking of getting it for my Canon 400D.

diamonddatejust · 6 December 2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLRdude

You mean like... this?

You need 3 things:

1. One SLR camera
2. One Macro 1:1 aspect ratio lens
3. Learn how to master the light.

The first two can be bought.
Number 3 comes from practice.

vh_bu98 · 9 December 2007, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Rolex

I checked bhphoto. Why is there a $60 price difference between the same lens manufactured in the US vs the import?

B&H Photo currently has the 18-200mm in stock at 9:51 AM CST. I buy the majority of my gear from them.

As for US vs import, it's a warranty and service thing. Nikon US offers a 5 year warranty with their lenses. An import will require you to have it serviced by the business that sold you the lens or some where else, since Nikon USA will not touch it even if you pay for the service.

The only import/grey Nikon stuff I have purchased are teleconverters and 50mm prime lenses since those are very simple in mechanics. I would only buy US for camera bodies and zooms especially if they have VR.

I do recommend getting a D80 since the D40 has some missing functionality on some lenses. I personally have been drooling over the D3.

3 December 2007, 12:09 PM	#1
diamonddatejust Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 187	Any photographers out there? Anyone have any idea what would be a good camera to get in order to get clear,crisp close up photos of items. Some of the photos that you guys post of your watches here that makes it look like your looking at it through a 10x loop and sitting rite over the watch,thats what i am looking for.....thanks in advance!!!

3 December 2007, 12:31 PM	#2
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Not sure how this would be a joke or cartoon... What you are are referring to is macro mode or macro photography. Most digital cameras have this mode and its icon/symbol is a flower. Some camera's can focus closer than others. Definitely something to check when buying a new camera. Good macro photography requires good lighting, a tripod (optional) and smaller aperture settings. Depth of field is very short so to get as much as possible in focus, you'll want to shoot using as high an aperture setting as possible. Digitals nowadays will focus down to about a centimeter or so. That's pretty close. Some even closer. Check the specs first. __________________ 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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4 December 2007, 12:38 PM	#10
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	The 18-200 VR lens has been a hard item to get a hold of. You might check Beach Camera, Ritz or Amazon. I've had less than good luck with some of the large NY suppliers in the past. Their vision of customer service leaves something to be desired. __________________ 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...

5 December 2007, 11:42 AM	#16
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Yeah, there's kind of a 'gray' market thing going on with the US vs import versions of Nikon equipment. No difference in the product, just the way it's warrantied. I believe there's an explanation page somewhere on the B&H website. __________________ 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...

3 December 2007, 12:35 PM	#3
diamonddatejust Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 187	Thank you so much. I have been having a problem with posting in the wrong section today...sorry!

3 December 2007, 05:37 PM	#6
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Wow! that's more like MICRO photography. 1:1 at highest resolution, then magnify and crop possibly?

3 December 2007, 08:10 PM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	those are some good close ups

4 December 2007, 11:22 AM	#9
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	Can any of you photo hounds direct me to a reputable website for a Nikon D40x and 18-200 VR lens?

4 December 2007, 01:04 PM	#11
pilapandet "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Alexander Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Watch: GMT Master II SS Posts: 425	Please check photo.net . It is excellent site regarding photo issue.

4 December 2007, 01:35 PM	#12
Steve V. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: See Above Location: Texas Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 90	I have ordered from these people before and had good luck. bhphotovideo Steve

4 December 2007, 05:22 PM	#13
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	Thanks for the help. I went to Ritz and they have the lens in stock. I wouldn't mind getting a D40 but I can't find a "body only" website. Ritz has a $50 cash back so that would pay for the tax. I'll check bhphotovideo too. The NY photo shops are the ones I'm leery of and that's why I thought I'd ask on this board. Some of their prices are too good to believe.

4 December 2007, 05:39 PM	#14
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	I checked bhphoto. Why is there a $60 price difference between the same lens manufactured in the US vs the import?

6 December 2007, 10:11 AM	#17
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	By the way, if you're looking for an alternative to the Nikon lens, Sigma has just released an 18-200 OS (Optical Stabilisation) lens. From the reviews I've read it seems all right, and I'm thinking of getting it for my Canon 400D. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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