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TARDIS · 11 March 2006, 05:23 PM

I took this on a tripod with the shutter timer set. I didn't step back far enough and the cyclopian 'eye' caught me!

Anyone please tell me how reflections on the sapphire crystal can be minimised?
I took this in natural light, but I still get the reflection of the camera.

I changed the angle of the watch/camera and this seemed to help a bit on this one:

I've given it lots of trial and error [mostly error]. Any advice would be appreciated.
Steve

C.J. · 11 March 2006, 05:29 PM

I think it looks good, Steve

I wish I could help, but you've seen my attempt at pic's

That would be like Stevie Wonder teaching you how to read

TARDIS · 11 March 2006, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

I think it looks good, Steve

I wish I could help, but you've seen my attempt at pic's

That would be like Stevie Wonder teaching you how to read

I haven't seen any of your works CJ. They can't be that bad?

I htink experimentation is the keyword. Either that or beg a hint from the Jedi Master himself?

JJ Irani · 12 March 2006, 03:24 AM

"I spy with my little eye" the cyclops seems to be saying!

It's a good pic, Steve, but you've got light coming in from the back and bouncing off the crystal. Taking pics of Rollies (which don't have AR coating) is a bit more difficult than the watches which have this treatment. With Rollies, the crystal bounces light like hell, so a simple home-made light box would help.

The box prevents light from behind reaching the crystal.

Cheers - JJ

Rto · 12 March 2006, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

"I spy with my little eye" the cyclops seems to be saying!

It's a good pic, Steve, but you've got light coming in from the back and bouncing off the crystal. Taking pics of Rollies (which don't have AR coating) is a bit more difficult than the watches which have this treatment. With Rollies, the crystal bounces light like hell, so a simple home-made light box would help.

The box prevents light from behind reaching the crystal.

Cheers - JJ

Good advice JJ! Thanks Lord!

dman · 12 March 2006, 02:00 PM

Steve you can always try cutting a hole in a black piece of paper to act as a reflector card. Nice shots though pal, keep 'em coming.

TARDIS · 12 March 2006, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

"I spy with my little eye" the cyclops seems to be saying!

It's a good pic, Steve, but you've got light coming in from the back and bouncing off the crystal. Taking pics of Rollies (which don't have AR coating) is a bit more difficult than the watches which have this treatment. With Rollies, the crystal bounces light like hell, so a simple home-made light box would help.

The box prevents light from behind reaching the crystal.

Cheers - JJ

Thanks JJ. I assume that a light box is just a black box?

TARDIS · 12 March 2006, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Steve you can always try cutting a hole in a black piece of paper to act as a reflector card. Nice shots though pal, keep 'em coming.

Hey that's sounds a good method DMAN. Thanks, I'll give it a shot.

JJ Irani · 12 March 2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TARDIS

Thanks JJ. I assume that a light box is just a black box?

Yep...and with a hole at one end through which you stick the lens.

11 March 2006, 05:23 PM	#1
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Inside my Rolex I took this on a tripod with the shutter timer set. I didn't step back far enough and the cyclopian 'eye' caught me! Anyone please tell me how reflections on the sapphire crystal can be minimised? I took this in natural light, but I still get the reflection of the camera. I changed the angle of the watch/camera and this seemed to help a bit on this one: I've given it lots of trial and error [mostly error]. Any advice would be appreciated. Steve

11 March 2006, 05:29 PM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I think it looks good, Steve I wish I could help, but you've seen my attempt at pic's That would be like Stevie Wonder teaching you how to read __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	"I spy with my little eye" the cyclops seems to be saying! It's a good pic, Steve, but you've got light coming in from the back and bouncing off the crystal. Taking pics of Rollies (which don't have AR coating) is a bit more difficult than the watches which have this treatment. With Rollies, the crystal bounces light like hell, so a simple home-made light box would help. The box prevents light from behind reaching the crystal. Cheers - JJ __________________ 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!!

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dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Steve you can always try cutting a hole in a black piece of paper to act as a reflector card. Nice shots though pal, keep 'em coming. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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