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Playing w/new toy DJ & GMT II
Trying to get a grip on this camera. Thought I would put these up for constructive criticism.
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OK I'll be first. Take the terry to the watches before you take pics not after.
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nice watch, i got the same exact one!
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nice toshiba
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Yeah, Buz, I was gonna say that your beautiful DJ needs a bath!
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What kind of camera are you using?
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![]() Please note, that the comments below, are of course my complete subjective opinion ![]() First of all. I think the focus is nice on this one, showing only the dial in focus - it's good to see the shallow depth of field, graduately blurring the background the further "in to" the picture you go. It's a bit under-exposed, and the contrast is too low. Regarding perspective, it's a shame you didn't get the whole winding crown. On this one, the contrast is waaaay too high, and the picture is over-exposed. I would also have preferred the angle being higher (more straight on the dial), to show more exciting and beautiful details of the watch. The angle on which the Datejust is presented, does nothing for me. Here - again the picture is a little over-exposed, but the contrast appears "okay". The shadow in the lower right corner bothers me, as does the small complicated buttons in the upper left corner. It's also a shame you didn't get the whole bracelets. A couple of good things to add: The "white balance" appears to be pretty accurate The colors appears to be accurate The watches are very nice! ![]() Don't hate me ![]() I have tried to clean them up a bit, just to give you an idea of what I mean: Higher contrast, lightened the dark (under-exposed) areas: ![]() Lowered the contrast, darkened the "blown out" (over-exposed) areas: ![]() Higher contrast, lightened the darker areas, darkened the "blown out" areas: ![]() |
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Nice combo, Buz. Love that Jubilee bracelet with that DJ dial - go so well together.
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Thanks for the help Claus, no I don't hate you, this is why I asked for criticism. What program do you use to manipulate the pics. I know that I need to get my old Time-Life series back out and do some refreshing regarding composition, but as this is my first digital camera I would like to hear people's criticism and opinions. I think it's really neat to have a "digital darkroom" on the computer and just wondered what you use and or would recommend. Thanks,
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I hate say it, but I may just sit down tonight and read the manual for the camera. But, I WILL NEVER ASK FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS.
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Claus, I actually used a flashlight for lighting so that may attribute some to dark corner.
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Glad I could help...
I use Adobe Photoshop CS2...more possibilities than you will ever need ![]() What camera have you bought? |
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It's a Canon G9. Not a true SLR but it has the ability to accept other lens, remote flash and has 12.1megapixels, has a macro setting and a lot more stuff I don't know how to use yet.
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Constantly giving myself advice after I screw up.
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The G9 is a good camera for sure...good choice!
Don't know if the CS2 is pricey...I got mine sponsored from work ![]() |
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That old boy has been a workhorse. Rides around with me all day with MS Streets and Trips hooked into the GPS, falling on the floorboard, sliding against the console or the door, has actually fallen out of the car onto the asphalt and never misses a beat. My company provides me an IBM Thinkpad (which really isn't IBM anymore, Lenova) but the Toshiba is an old friend.
BTW, you don't like my watches? ![]()
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It does indeed. What do you wash yours with?
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I hate to spend that much on the program. Has anyone used these internet downloads for programs with huge discounts. Do they work? are they legal? is there support? When I googled CS2 one popped up at $79.
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