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benlee · 10 March 2013, 06:54 PM

I got some time today to spare so I whipped out my Nikon DSLR and tripod and started to shoot these. Almost all of my shots of the AP RO15400 that I posted in this forum have been captured with my Galaxy Note mobilephone cam so far. It's surprising how clear and sharp the pictures often turn out to be. Yet, as good as camera-phones have generally improved, it's still not adequate enough to challenge DSLR for really detailed close-up shots or low-lighting shots.

Such as this :

As a recent watch collector, I see my timepieces as not just mere watches but work of art that I can wear on my wrist, which especially in Haute Holorogie timepieces like Audemars Piguet, they are all finely crafted and meticulously furnished for our enjoyment.

This is my 4th album of this watch and the first to use only DSLR. It's shot mostly with my Nikon D5100 at aperture setting f/16 and ISO 1600, with a Nikkor 105mm micro-lens. These shots are then fine tuned in Picasa.

So let's get started.

First some monochromatic backgrounds :

Now, a bit of color ....

This shot actually got my bracelet a light scratch.. .ouch!

The white dial RO15400 can be astonishingly good looking in B&W photography. And here's some further examples :

and my favorite shot of the whole lot, this!

not to forget also the crown and the bracelet :

and finally, to the inner workings of the RO15400 as seen from the display back. These shots are why I am such a sucker for watches with display backs! I have to change metering to spot and use manual focus to get some of the shots. I do think they can be improved upon though...

The display back of Royal Oak 15400 automatic

The tiny gears and parts

The Rotor with AP's engraving, made of 18K Gold

Close-up of the inner workings..

This set is for daylight DSLR. I will add DSLR shots to this thread as and when I get some nicely done ones. I will also do another album for night time DSLR shots of the same watch maybe in near future, when time permits.

That's all for now. Thanks for viewing! All comments ( including criticism ) are very welcome. Have a nice Sunday!

Patrick Lim · 10 March 2013, 07:27 PM

Fantastic shots!

Made me feel so bad that I traded my 15300 just two days back...

orangedial · 10 March 2013, 08:13 PM

Amazing shots, my friend!

Your favourite shot is also mine! Those details are sublime

Enough to convince me to reconsider getting a DSLR with macro lens! And perhaps an AP with display back!

rohardi · 11 March 2013, 12:22 AM

Great shots of a great watch!!! I'm still learning how to use my new D7000. I need a good macro lens. What type of lens did you use for these shots?

SDDS · 11 March 2013, 01:20 AM

Great shots Ben thanx for sharing :):):)

nick c · 11 March 2013, 01:25 AM

Very nice shots

kilyung · 11 March 2013, 01:46 AM

cdnyc · 11 March 2013, 01:51 AM

amazing shots! thanks so much for sharing. that beautiful rotor is actual 22k

Dickson Lim · 11 March 2013, 01:54 AM

Nice shot! And my personal favourite is the same as yours!

Submarino · 11 March 2013, 02:31 AM

Ben, those are some spectacular shots! Your favorite is my favorite! I also loved the one with the Boss garment. Amazing job!!!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

Cru Jones · 11 March 2013, 03:04 AM

This thread, I like!

sea-dweller · 11 March 2013, 03:18 AM

Very nice!

Bigbadbns · 11 March 2013, 03:33 AM

Superb

kevbm · 11 March 2013, 06:53 AM

Pictures look killer! Good job, Ben

goku · 11 March 2013, 06:58 AM

these pics should be on AP website!

orangejuicy · 11 March 2013, 07:24 AM

Wowza. I think these are you're best yet. And none of them make me want to reach through the computer and save your AP from falling :)

Trouble15 · 11 March 2013, 07:54 AM

Wow, great shots!!!

v5cog · 11 March 2013, 08:25 AM

Ben... Your photos are simply
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

mspeed76 · 11 March 2013, 08:35 AM

amazing. my sony rx100 cant take shots like that lol

Hairdude1 · 11 March 2013, 08:37 AM

Awesome man!

underpar31009 · 11 March 2013, 11:18 AM

Makes me want an AP even more. Love the shots of the exhibition back. Thanks for sharing.

Lamkyle · 11 March 2013, 11:20 AM

Great pics Ben!! thanks for sharing

benlee · 11 March 2013, 11:32 AM

Thanks guys once again for all your praises and comments!

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangedial

Amazing shots, my friend!

Your favourite shot is also mine! Those details are sublime

Enough to convince me to reconsider getting a DSLR with macro lens! And perhaps an AP with display back!

Time for a 3rd AP Wayne! What about another ROO? The 26207 has a display back.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohardi

Great shots of a great watch!!! I'm still learning how to use my new D7000. I need a good macro lens. What type of lens did you use for these shots?

Thanks. It's a Nikkor 105mm. Pls refer my PM for the product link.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdnyc81

amazing shots! thanks so much for sharing. that beautiful rotor is actual 22k

Thanks for the clarification.

iLLGT2 · 11 March 2013, 01:10 PM

amazing shots wow!!!

sandisk7 · 11 March 2013, 01:23 PM

Wow. Awesome shots of your beautiful 15400.

Hanz079 · 11 March 2013, 02:21 PM

Amazing photos!!! Thanks for taking the time to share it.

willz15 · 11 March 2013, 03:28 PM

amazing shots Ben. I hope you don't mind me using your photos to poison some of the indo TRF members in the BB group

Can't wait til tomorrow to pick up mine..you just made it worse

benlee · 11 March 2013, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willz15

amazing shots Ben. I hope you don't mind me using your photos to poison some of the indo TRF members in the BB group

Can't wait til tomorrow to pick up mine..you just made it worse

Congrats!

Do come back to post some shots here.

willz15 · 11 March 2013, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

Congrats!

Do come back to post some shots here.

Definitely..will pick up the watch tomorrow and off to bali for some much needed break..will post when i get back at the end of the week

TSW · 11 March 2013, 04:36 PM

Amazing pics as always buddy

10 March 2013, 06:54 PM	#1
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Royal Oak 15400 - DSLR Daytime Shots I got some time today to spare so I whipped out my Nikon DSLR and tripod and started to shoot these. Almost all of my shots of the AP RO15400 that I posted in this forum have been captured with my Galaxy Note mobilephone cam so far. It's surprising how clear and sharp the pictures often turn out to be. Yet, as good as camera-phones have generally improved, it's still not adequate enough to challenge DSLR for really detailed close-up shots or low-lighting shots. Such as this : As a recent watch collector, I see my timepieces as not just mere watches but work of art that I can wear on my wrist, which especially in Haute Holorogie timepieces like Audemars Piguet, they are all finely crafted and meticulously furnished for our enjoyment. This is my 4th album of this watch and the first to use only DSLR. It's shot mostly with my Nikon D5100 at aperture setting f/16 and ISO 1600, with a Nikkor 105mm micro-lens. These shots are then fine tuned in Picasa. So let's get started. First some monochromatic backgrounds : Now, a bit of color .... This shot actually got my bracelet a light scratch.. .ouch! The white dial RO15400 can be astonishingly good looking in B&W photography. And here's some further examples : and my favorite shot of the whole lot, this! not to forget also the crown and the bracelet : and finally, to the inner workings of the RO15400 as seen from the display back. These shots are why I am such a sucker for watches with display backs! I have to change metering to spot and use manual focus to get some of the shots. I do think they can be improved upon though... The display back of Royal Oak 15400 automatic The tiny gears and parts The Rotor with AP's engraving, made of 18K Gold Close-up of the inner workings.. This set is for daylight DSLR. I will add DSLR shots to this thread as and when I get some nicely done ones. I will also do another album for night time DSLR shots of the same watch maybe in near future, when time permits. That's all for now. Thanks for viewing! All comments ( including criticism ) are very welcome. Have a nice Sunday!

10 March 2013, 07:27 PM	#2
Patrick Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore :) Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 228	Fantastic shots! Made me feel so bad that I traded my 15300 just two days back... __________________ There is never enough time for good watches

11 March 2013, 01:20 AM	#5
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	Great shots Ben thanx for sharing :):):) __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

11 March 2013, 01:54 AM	#9
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	Nice shot! And my personal favourite is the same as yours! __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

11 March 2013, 02:31 AM	#10
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Ben, those are some spectacular shots! Your favorite is my favorite! I also loved the one with the Boss garment. Amazing job!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

10 March 2013, 08:13 PM	#3
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Amazing shots, my friend! Your favourite shot is also mine! Those details are sublime Enough to convince me to reconsider getting a DSLR with macro lens! And perhaps an AP with display back!

11 March 2013, 12:22 AM	#4
rohardi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode Island USA Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 787	Great shots of a great watch!!! I'm still learning how to use my new D7000. I need a good macro lens. What type of lens did you use for these shots?

11 March 2013, 01:25 AM	#6
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Very nice shots

11 March 2013, 01:46 AM	#7
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950

11 March 2013, 01:51 AM	#8
cdnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Cory Location: NY Posts: 681	amazing shots! thanks so much for sharing. that beautiful rotor is actual 22k

11 March 2013, 03:04 AM	#11
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,700	This thread, I like!

11 March 2013, 03:18 AM	#12
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice!

11 March 2013, 03:33 AM	#13
Bigbadbns "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Bryant Location: City of Angels Watch: out now! Posts: 563	Superb

11 March 2013, 06:53 AM	#14
kevbm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Vancouver Watch: Rolex \| AP \| PF Posts: 221	Pictures look killer! Good job, Ben

11 March 2013, 06:58 AM	#15
goku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: canada Posts: 52	these pics should be on AP website!

11 March 2013, 07:24 AM	#16
orangejuicy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jordan Location: New York City Watch: less for now Posts: 556	Wowza. I think these are you're best yet. And none of them make me want to reach through the computer and save your AP from falling :)

11 March 2013, 07:54 AM	#17
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,901	Wow, great shots!!!

11 March 2013, 08:25 AM	#18
v5cog Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: london Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 548	Ben... Your photos are simply A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

11 March 2013, 08:35 AM	#19
mspeed76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Watch: AP, RM Posts: 616	amazing. my sony rx100 cant take shots like that lol

11 March 2013, 08:37 AM	#20
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Awesome man!

11 March 2013, 11:18 AM	#21
underpar31009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: USA Watch: AP and JLC Posts: 357	Makes me want an AP even more. Love the shots of the exhibition back. Thanks for sharing.

11 March 2013, 11:20 AM	#22
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	Great pics Ben!! thanks for sharing

11 March 2013, 01:10 PM	#24
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	amazing shots wow!!!

11 March 2013, 01:23 PM	#25
sandisk7 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SGP/USA Posts: 54	Wow. Awesome shots of your beautiful 15400.

11 March 2013, 02:21 PM	#26
Hanz079 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Malaysia Posts: 195	Amazing photos!!! Thanks for taking the time to share it.

11 March 2013, 03:28 PM	#27
willz15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: William Location: Indonesia Posts: 186	as always.. amazing shots Ben. I hope you don't mind me using your photos to poison some of the indo TRF members in the BB group Can't wait til tomorrow to pick up mine..you just made it worse __________________ "going through a day without thinking about what watch to get next is a massive achievement"

11 March 2013, 04:36 PM	#30
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Amazing pics as always buddy __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

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