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JennyGustason · 7 November 2007, 01:16 AM

Hi Everyone---
I bought a Canon Powershot last summer to take pictures of old documents so I thought no big deal when I started trying to take pics last night of the old sub. Some look OK but I can't get that clarity to easily read the dial etc , any tips?

Thanks--

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 November 2007, 01:19 AM

Have you set the camera up to taking macro shots??

The button to engage has a flower icon on it.

JennyGustason · 7 November 2007, 01:51 AM

Thanks I'll keep trying --I was using the macro

JennyGustason · 7 November 2007, 02:30 AM

Is this as good as it gets, picture wise? (aside from the rose gold one I sold in a fit of pique a few years ago)

ohlins · 7 November 2007, 04:01 AM

u need to take note of the lighting.........to reduce reflections off the crystal....and a tripod is most useful

Tomi · 7 November 2007, 04:10 AM

A570 IS

Just make sure you have turned off digital zoom,
and you have set it on highest resolution possible.

Tools · 7 November 2007, 04:27 AM

Jenny,

You have a very nice and collectable 5513 Sub, probably from the mid/late-70's. We would need the first three numbers of the serial to give you a better date..

The dial appears in excellent condition as well as the hands.. I would not change them..

The bezel needs a new dot but looks very servicable. The bracelet is worn considerably and is probably rubbing against the case causing unnecessary wear. It should be repaired or replaced.

These are probably the most collectible Subs on the planet...It is well worth your time and money to have it properly cleaned and have it properly repaired cosmetically.....

Tools · 7 November 2007, 01:23 PM

Jenny,

I just looked at this in a different light and it seems that the hour hand has been drawing (scratching) a circle on the dial..

Or is it just the lighting ?

mike · 7 November 2007, 01:45 PM

Feet first, Submariner over is circa 78-89. Has anything been done to the dial?

Jocke · 7 November 2007, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Jenny,

I just looked at this in a different light and it seems that the hour hand has been drawing (scratching) a circle on the dial..

Or is it just the lighting ?

I believe that is a reflection of the camera lens.

Jocke

TARDIS · 7 November 2007, 03:07 PM

Hmmm.

Wanna tell us the history on this Sub Jenny?

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 November 2007, 09:01 PM

Hmm?

What strikes me is that the hands and hour markers are so WHITE and not degraded in colour, at all!

The hour marker at six looks a bit imperfect, too, but it might just be the pic.

7 November 2007, 01:16 AM	#1
JennyGustason "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 9	Picture Help (Vintage Sub) Hi Everyone--- I bought a Canon Powershot last summer to take pictures of old documents so I thought no big deal when I started trying to take pics last night of the old sub. Some look OK but I can't get that clarity to easily read the dial etc , any tips? Thanks--

7 November 2007, 01:19 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Have you set the camera up to taking macro shots?? The button to engage has a flower icon on it. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

7 November 2007, 02:30 AM	#4
JennyGustason "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 9	Is this as good as it gets, picture wise? (aside from the rose gold one I sold in a fit of pique a few years ago) Attached Images

7 November 2007, 04:01 AM	#5
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	u need to take note of the lighting.........to reduce reflections off the crystal....and a tripod is most useful __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

7 November 2007, 09:01 PM	#12
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Hmm? What strikes me is that the hands and hour markers are so WHITE and not degraded in colour, at all! The hour marker at six looks a bit imperfect, too, but it might just be the pic. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

7 November 2007, 01:51 AM	#3
JennyGustason "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 9	Thanks I'll keep trying --I was using the macro

7 November 2007, 04:10 AM	#6
Tomi Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Tomi Location: Finland Posts: 165	A570 IS Just make sure you have turned off digital zoom, and you have set it on highest resolution possible.

7 November 2007, 04:27 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,649	Jenny, You have a very nice and collectable 5513 Sub, probably from the mid/late-70's. We would need the first three numbers of the serial to give you a better date.. The dial appears in excellent condition as well as the hands.. I would not change them.. The bezel needs a new dot but looks very servicable. The bracelet is worn considerably and is probably rubbing against the case causing unnecessary wear. It should be repaired or replaced. These are probably the most collectible Subs on the planet...It is well worth your time and money to have it properly cleaned and have it properly repaired cosmetically.....

7 November 2007, 01:23 PM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,649	Jenny, I just looked at this in a different light and it seems that the hour hand has been drawing (scratching) a circle on the dial.. Or is it just the lighting ?

7 November 2007, 01:45 PM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Feet first, Submariner over is circa 78-89. Has anything been done to the dial?

7 November 2007, 03:07 PM	#11
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Hmmm. Wanna tell us the history on this Sub Jenny?

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