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konga056 · 18 September 2019, 03:15 AM

I'm just getting into macro photography. What better way than to test it out on my two favorites. Getting in real close makes you really appreciate the quality of these watches.

Oxfordian · 18 September 2019, 03:20 AM

Great pictures, nice watch, and thanks for some ideas for shooting my collection.

colpol · 18 September 2019, 03:23 AM

Agree - well taken shots

Montremoi · 18 September 2019, 03:26 AM

Nice idea. Maybe use a flash to add some more light to the close up shots.

Oxfordian · 18 September 2019, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Montremoi

Nice idea. Maybe use a flash to add some more light to the close up shots.

I wouldn't use flash unless you have a ring-flash set-up as it would blow out at such close range, a piece of white card with a hole cut out for the lens to poke through might work better as a reflector to push some light back onto the watch.

Montremoi · 18 September 2019, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxfordian

I wouldn't use flash unless you have a ring-flash set-up as it would blow out at such close range, a piece of white card with a hole cut out for the lens to poke through might work better as a reflector to push some light back onto the watch.

The idea is to use the flash with a diffuser. Either directly on the camera's body, or remotely placed towards the side of the watch. Would depend on the flash power, type of diffuser and working distance.

Montremoi · 18 September 2019, 04:10 AM

By the way, here are useful articles dealing with watch photography :

https://blog.mingthein.com/2012/03/0...-introduction/
https://blog.mingthein.com/2012/03/0...hat-youve-got/
https://blog.mingthein.com/2012/03/0...tting-serious/
https://blog.mingthein.com/2012/08/3...backup-system/

If you're both into watches and photography, I heartily recommend browsing Ming Thein's blog. He's a master photographer who also has a passion for watches - and came up with his watch own collection.

konga056 · 18 September 2019, 04:18 AM

Oh thanks I'm going to check it out!

wach16 · 18 September 2019, 04:33 AM

Nice shots!

AlphaRaider · 18 September 2019, 04:57 AM

Try the 105mm macro. That will change your life. Great pics

RichM · 18 September 2019, 05:14 AM

Well done.

othertbone · 18 September 2019, 05:18 AM

Ok even up close, the Daytona is a dream!

Boaters · 18 September 2019, 07:31 PM

Great pictures..

18 September 2019, 04:33 AM	#9
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,116	Nice shots! __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

18 September 2019, 05:14 AM	#11
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,166	Well done. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

18 September 2019, 03:20 AM	#2
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: 124060 Submariner Posts: 2,871	Great pictures, nice watch, and thanks for some ideas for shooting my collection.

18 September 2019, 03:23 AM	#3
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,844	Agree - well taken shots

18 September 2019, 03:26 AM	#4
Montremoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UE Posts: 421	Nice idea. Maybe use a flash to add some more light to the close up shots.

18 September 2019, 04:10 AM	#7
Montremoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UE Posts: 421	By the way, here are useful articles dealing with watch photography : https://blog.mingthein.com/2012/03/0...-introduction/ https://blog.mingthein.com/2012/03/0...hat-youve-got/ https://blog.mingthein.com/2012/03/0...tting-serious/ https://blog.mingthein.com/2012/08/3...backup-system/ If you're both into watches and photography, I heartily recommend browsing Ming Thein's blog. He's a master photographer who also has a passion for watches - and came up with his watch own collection.

18 September 2019, 04:18 AM	#8
konga056 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 50	Oh thanks I'm going to check it out!

18 September 2019, 04:57 AM	#10
AlphaRaider "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Colorado Watch: Rolex 126200 Posts: 8	Try the 105mm macro. That will change your life. Great pics

18 September 2019, 05:18 AM	#12
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	Ok even up close, the Daytona is a dream!

18 September 2019, 07:31 PM	#13
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Great pictures..

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