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19 December 2007, 12:47 PM
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how do I take great close up pics like you all?
i would love to post some nice close up shots of my new babies, but i dont think my little HP Photosmart R927 is cutting it. what do you recommend me getting?
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19 December 2007, 01:18 PM
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Real Name: the other Lisa
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I haven't posted any watch photos here yet but i do know alot about photography. A DSLR like the new Nikon D300 with a 60mm Macro or 105mm VR Macro would be great! D3 if you really want to go high end, if you're just looking for a little camera that will do good macro shots have a look at the Canon G9.
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19 December 2007, 01:30 PM
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Real Name: Tony
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I agree with Lisa.
If you can and have the desire to, go with a DSLR, though I'm partial to Canon rigs over the Nikons. I love the 40D, and the 400D (or Digital Rebel) is a fine shooter as well. Here is an excellent resource with reviews on all sorts of models: Click here... A lot of the compacts now also have decent macro capabilities. The trick with macro is keeping things still and using either macro flashes or available light. 
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19 December 2007, 01:32 PM
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look for the MACRO function on your digicam. Even low end cameras have this function - you might have to adjust the lighting to get the flash to look right.... but worth the effort.
FYI - the MACRO function is usually symbolized with a FLOWER on your camera.... i used a cheapo kodak digital cam for my shots i just did - and they came out fine. doug |
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19 December 2007, 01:33 PM
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You don't have to go high end if your pocket is light>>
You can get a nice point and shoot for around 200-300 that should suffice. This taken with a Canon SD950IS in digital macro mode. Look for one with a macro mode.
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19 December 2007, 01:52 PM
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Quote:
 My point and shoot is an SD750IS and it does a nice job with macro, as well. |
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19 December 2007, 02:03 PM
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a DIY lightbox helps immensely
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19 December 2007, 02:11 PM
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Real Name: David
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My first attempt at a watch photo
I just tried my first watch picture - need to practice before my Rolex's come in - what do you think? These were done with a 3.2MP Canon SD100. I don't think they're too bad considering the equipment I am working with!
Watch doesn't look too bad either, considering I have worn it 95% of the time for the past 7.5 years with no service!
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Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP |
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19 December 2007, 08:13 PM
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Real Name: Bo
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I use a Sony T25 and I believe it makes quite good macros:
  
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