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DallasDiamonds · 7 April 2011, 02:53 AM

I have a Canon EOS Rebel XS and I want to take macro-photographs of my vintage Rolex watches. I am an amateur photographer and I need advice on what lenses to use and whether or not there is a guide or a book that I can purchase in order to learn how to perfect this technique; maybe it is as simple as a setting and a Macro lens?

I am using an advanced light-box so I think I have the lighting down btw.

gqllc · 7 April 2011, 03:07 AM

Canon's 100mm 2.8 macro and a good tripod with light box and you will be all set.
Try f32, f22, f16 to get your desired results
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...USM_Macro.html

esm · 7 April 2011, 03:22 AM

There is no quick way around it. Once you have the right equipment and lighting, it is all practice and more practice.
A pair of good eyes and hands goes a long way too.

Have you though about post processing too?

Good luck and have loads of fun.

DallasDiamonds · 7 April 2011, 03:24 AM

I know it will take practice but I need the right equipment first. I am going to order the lens and try it out this week; look forward to some sample pics.

Post Processing?

gqllc · 7 April 2011, 04:25 AM

Post processing = Photoshop!!! Makes a world of difference!

7 April 2011, 02:53 AM	#1
DallasDiamonds Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dallas Wottlin Location: Dallas Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 55	Need the Pro Photographers of trf for this one :) I have a Canon EOS Rebel XS and I want to take macro-photographs of my vintage Rolex watches. I am an amateur photographer and I need advice on what lenses to use and whether or not there is a guide or a book that I can purchase in order to learn how to perfect this technique; maybe it is as simple as a setting and a Macro lens? I am using an advanced light-box so I think I have the lighting down btw.

7 April 2011, 03:07 AM	#2
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	Canon's 100mm 2.8 macro and a good tripod with light box and you will be all set. Try f32, f22, f16 to get your desired results http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...USM_Macro.html __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

7 April 2011, 04:25 AM	#5
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	Post processing = Photoshop!!! Makes a world of difference! __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

7 April 2011, 03:22 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	There is no quick way around it. Once you have the right equipment and lighting, it is all practice and more practice. A pair of good eyes and hands goes a long way too. Have you though about post processing too? Good luck and have loads of fun.

7 April 2011, 03:24 AM	#4
DallasDiamonds Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dallas Wottlin Location: Dallas Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 55	I know it will take practice but I need the right equipment first. I am going to order the lens and try it out this week; look forward to some sample pics. Post Processing?

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