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portable75 · 27 January 2008, 04:04 AM

Went out and got myself a Canon Powershot A560.......

First hour pics, Having a tough time with the black face on the GMT. It will take some time, newbe to the photo's.

JJ Irani · 27 January 2008, 04:07 AM

Well, not bad for a first attempt.

Just stick with "Macro" mode and flash OFF.

For initial good results, place the watch on your desk. Avoid external light bouncing off the crystal. Then place the camera on the desk itself to keep it rock steady.....and gently depress the button. Don't pound on it too hard or you will get a shake.

A bit of practice should see you right. That's a damn good camera.

Good luck - JJ

portable75 · 27 January 2008, 04:26 AM

You da man!

JJ Irani · 27 January 2008, 04:32 AM

Much better, Mike; but remember, you can also play around with the BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST buttons you have on your computer after you've finished cropping the picture.

And talking about cropping, try and focus more on the watch and less on the surroundings, unless the surroundings happen to be very picturesque.

With a close up of the watch alone, you can highlight the features of the watch better.

That pic above is good, but it could do with some cropping and a bit of brightness on the computer built-in software.

Try that and let me know how it goes. Have a bit of a play around and you should be fine after some intial drawbacks.

Good luck - JJ

Prince · 27 January 2008, 04:32 AM

Holy Moley, Mike. Your progress with that Powershot is fantastic! Your last photo of that beautiful GMT was GREAT!!! Congrats!!!

Nice directions, JJ. I have a Canon Powershot G6 myself and love it!

portable75 · 27 January 2008, 06:29 AM

Thanks again JJ for the help

Rockrolex · 27 January 2008, 06:31 AM

You are certainly a quick study, Mike. The last couple of shots are very good.

JJ Irani · 27 January 2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by portable75

Thanks again JJ for the help

Now this one's a great shot, Mike.....you're a fast learner!!

Here's a hurried one I took today....I think this camera is fanastic value for the buck!!

frostie · 27 January 2008, 09:52 PM

Congrats on your camera. I need one too

portable75 · 27 January 2008, 11:45 PM

I was on sale at my local large chain electronic store......

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 January 2008, 12:24 AM

Great pics, Mike!

Keep'em comin'!

Dan Pierce · 28 January 2008, 12:45 AM

Good job Mike!

Sharing the fun is what TRF is all about.

JJ's watches and pics, along with all the other quaulity examples from TRF members, really makes you bring your "A" game.

dP

TDH · 28 January 2008, 01:51 AM

How much do they retail for?

JJ Irani · 28 January 2008, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TDH

How much do they retail for?

Mine cost NZ$349 (about USD 265), but they also threw in a free 1 Gb card and a beautiful camera case!!

TDH · 28 January 2008, 04:05 AM

Not bad at all....will check out the camera next weekend.

JJ Irani · 28 January 2008, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDH

Not bad at all....will check out the camera next weekend.

You do that, my friend.....big bang for the buck!! You might even pay less than what I did because I hear prices for these things are much cheaper in the US!!

mailman · 28 January 2008, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by portable75

I was on sale at my local large chain electronic store......

Did you have a coupon in the Sunday paper

portable75 · 28 January 2008, 07:34 AM

$140 on sale for $120......No card or case, had those! Circut City.

JJ Irani · 28 January 2008, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by portable75

$140 on sale for $120......No card or case, had those! Circut City.

Fantastic price.....I paid more than double!!

27 January 2008, 04:07 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Well, not bad for a first attempt. Just stick with "Macro" mode and flash OFF. For initial good results, place the watch on your desk. Avoid external light bouncing off the crystal. Then place the camera on the desk itself to keep it rock steady.....and gently depress the button. Don't pound on it too hard or you will get a shake. A bit of practice should see you right. That's a damn good camera. Good luck - 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!!

27 January 2008, 04:32 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Much better, Mike; but remember, you can also play around with the BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST buttons you have on your computer after you've finished cropping the picture. And talking about cropping, try and focus more on the watch and less on the surroundings, unless the surroundings happen to be very picturesque. With a close up of the watch alone, you can highlight the features of the watch better. That pic above is good, but it could do with some cropping and a bit of brightness on the computer built-in software. Try that and let me know how it goes. Have a bit of a play around and you should be fine after some intial drawbacks. Good luck - 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!!

27 January 2008, 04:32 AM	#5
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Holy Moley, Mike. Your progress with that Powershot is fantastic! Your last photo of that beautiful GMT was GREAT!!! Congrats!!! Nice directions, JJ. I have a Canon Powershot G6 myself and love it! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

27 January 2008, 06:31 AM	#7
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27 January 2008, 11:45 PM	#10
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Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,867	Good job Mike! Sharing the fun is what TRF is all about. JJ's watches and pics, along with all the other quaulity examples from TRF members, really makes you bring your "A" game. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

28 January 2008, 01:51 AM	#13
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	How much do they retail for?

28 January 2008, 04:05 AM	#15
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Not bad at all....will check out the camera next weekend.

28 January 2008, 07:34 AM	#18
portable75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: MA Watch: Rolex GMT II Posts: 416	$140 on sale for $120......No card or case, had those! Circut City. __________________ GMT Master II 16710 Yatch-Master 16622

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