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Paracentesis · 16 May 2011, 03:42 AM

Good thread, and great pics. I'll have a go when I get some time..

Sticky?

Tri-National-Man · 16 May 2011, 03:51 AM

Shot with a Canon 7D with 50mm F1.4..

dnagwhogas · 16 May 2011, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-National-Man

Shot with a Canon 7D with 50mm F1.4..

I see that you have red walls or ceiling... Nice shot!

Paracentesis · 16 May 2011, 05:13 AM

Splash. f3 1/60 Nikkor 60mm Micro, Nikon D3100.

kyle L · 16 May 2011, 05:20 AM

Jocke...

CFUSION · 16 May 2011, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

here's a macro of my Sub 16610 with LV insert... Nikon D40 18-200mm lens

What watch case is that.

Nalk7 · 16 May 2011, 06:03 AM

Sounds like a great thread! Im in!!!

Ill start off with my favourite picture of my explorer, its a bit old but Its just to get things rolling. New pics next week

ec51 · 16 May 2011, 06:28 AM

Okay wow...some great shots here!

I just spent a couple of hours playing around with some macro shots of my Sub. Im using a Canon Rebel.

I thought I knew a little about photography, though I never really messed around with macro shooting. It's pretty intense to get everything just right.

joeyk · 16 May 2011, 06:39 AM

i,m using canon 500D with extension tube

ingoodtime · 16 May 2011, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqllc

This was my attempt at macro. I used a Canon 50D, Canon 100mm macro at F16 and 1/8th second , ISO 400, Tripod and used a small light box. This was my second attempt.

Fantastic clarity. Job well done!

Numismatist · 16 May 2011, 07:10 AM

Took this trying to get lume, and ended up getting my reflection indtead!

skyedog · 16 May 2011, 07:10 AM

reserve me a space ... coming soon......

Speed · 16 May 2011, 07:17 AM

Canon Xti
Canon 60mm efs Macro Lens
Special Lighting - Natural El Sol

ArcticMoose · 16 May 2011, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ec51

I thought I knew a little about photography, though I never really messed around with macro shooting. It's pretty intense to get everything just right.

Looks like you're off to a good start, great shot!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Took this trying to get lume, and ended up getting my reflection indtead!

Are you setting focus manually? If not, it will help to set it behind the crystal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Special Lighting - Natural El Sol

Very cool shot! Love the voyeuristic reflection in the cyclops.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Canon 60mm efs Macro Lens

I've ordered one of those, should be arriving on Thursday. I'm hoping to eliminate some of the shake I get with the 100mm. Do you know what aperture you used?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

here's a macro of my Sub 16610 with LV insert... Nikon D40 18-200mm lens

The LV sure is a popular subject, not surprising, I guess. Another clean shot! This is going to be fun.

Speed · 16 May 2011, 08:12 AM

I left her on Automatic!

bighaole · 16 May 2011, 11:01 AM

It looks like "the ghost in the machine"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Took this trying to get lume, and ended up getting my reflection indtead!

whiskyguy · 16 May 2011, 01:52 PM

I will play...

This is an older shot. I will take some new ones for next week

(please ignore the lone fuzz on the Crystal)

Cheers

threemonkeys · 16 May 2011, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimpex

When I first read it , I thought hell, what a good idea , let me get my fancy camera out and do some justice to it and my new LV Sub.

But geez , after seeing the first attempt that ArcticMoose put up , I will sit back and quietly enjoy other's work.

I thought this was for beginners :)

Hey kids - I'm not a photo-jock and am pretty clueless when it comes to photography. I would really like to watch the progression of people's picture-taking skills as the weeks roll on . So it would be awesome it we could have folks here with little or no skill post what they've done. Seriously - what sane person is going to criticize you for putting your butt out there for the sake of getting better at something. I personally think it's pretty neat.

I'm just saying.

J.Wong · 16 May 2011, 02:59 PM

I really want to take better photos of my pieces, and I really am horrible at it.

This is indeed a very good thread for photographers who are looking to take better macro shots of their pieces. Subscribed.

ArcticMoose · 25 May 2011, 05:02 AM

So, it looks like we're off to a pretty good start!

I've had a bit of a rough week with car issues and work, so I haven't been able to discuss your photos like I would have wanted to, and I definitely haven't been able to spend any time on new photos.

Luckily I've saved up a few half-decent or interesting shots to pull out for occasions like this, even if my ambition is to use a newly-taken photo each week.

This one was a bit tricky because the underwater housing didn't allow for manual focus. Since I had to rely on auto-focus I didn't set the aperture quite small enough to get the indicators in focus. Possibly the refraction index from air to water contributed as well, I haven't looked into it, but there is certainly some distortion.

Another issue was getting the damn nudibranch to stay in place, I had to keep moving the watch in front of it.

I would have liked to get more in the shot, but with a 100mm lens I couldn't keep myself steady enough at a greater distance, and also there would be too much debris in the water between the lens and the subject.

Aperture Value: 9
Exposure Bias Value: 0
Exposure Mode: Manual exposure
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure Time: 1 / 100
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
FNumber: 22
Focal Length: 100
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Shutter Speed Value: 6.625
White Balance: Auto white balance
Flash Compensation: 0
Focus Mode: 1
ImageStabilization: 3
Lens Info: 100, 100, 0, 0
Lens Model: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

tomee · 25 May 2011, 09:21 AM

f3.8 @ 1.2 secs. 100mm

ArcticMoose · 28 May 2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomee

f3.8 @ 1.2 secs. 100mm

Nice shot! I like how only a thin line of the structure (leather?) of the surface it is on is sharp. I think the watch would look better with the crown up. This would also mean that it won't lean away from the camera as much, bringing more of the lume surrounds into focus.

swatty · 28 May 2011, 07:25 PM

Can I join in ?

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Andad · 28 May 2011, 07:49 PM

Sony A55V SLT with Sony 30mm Macro lens.

ArcticMoose · 29 May 2011, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

Can I join in ?

Of course! Looks like this week is GMT week. Nice shot. :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Sony A55V SLT with Sony 30mm Macro lens.

Is that a TT GMT? If so, I didn't realize the painted markers aren't gold, like they are on the TT Sub. It almost looks like it is back-lit. Nice LEC!

I just went out and bought a 500W and a 150W halogen light for next week's shoot. Everything is set up, but I'm out of time to play around with it.

Andad · 29 May 2011, 12:21 PM

:0) Uncropped pix.

Sixxgrand1 · 29 May 2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by swatty

Can I join in ?

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A-Maz-Ing.

Sixxgrand1 · 29 May 2011, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Sony A55V SLT with Sony 30mm Macro lens.

Brilliant!

Sixxgrand1 · 29 May 2011, 02:39 PM

Whoops...!

ArcticMoose · 31 May 2011, 05:29 AM

I gave this idea another go over the weekend. This time I used a water jug with the top cut off instead of a glass container wrapped in paper. I bought one 500W work light and put it underneath a glass table and one 150W aimed at the side of the jug.

By the time I got it all set up I had run out of time, so this is what I got. I'll give it one more chance at some point, but I'll need to get stands so that I can aim the lights more flexibly. I will also need a container with a flat bottom, the watch is balancing on the seam, so it is impossible to get it to sit symmetrically.

Aperture Value: 8
Exposure Mode: Manual exposure
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure Time: 1 / 8
FNumber: 16
Focal Length: 100
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Metering Mode: Pattern
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Shutter Speed Value: 3
White Balance: Manual white balance
Flash Compensation: 0
Focus Mode: 1
ImageStabilization: 3
Lens Model: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

16 May 2011, 02:59 PM	#49
J.Wong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: Hong Kong Watch: Tudor/Rolex Divers Posts: 244	I really want to take better photos of my pieces, and I really am horrible at it. This is indeed a very good thread for photographers who are looking to take better macro shots of their pieces. Subscribed. __________________ Member #88 Instagram : @jwlife37

25 May 2011, 05:02 AM	#50
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	ArcticMoose Photo 2 (week 20) So, it looks like we're off to a pretty good start! I've had a bit of a rough week with car issues and work, so I haven't been able to discuss your photos like I would have wanted to, and I definitely haven't been able to spend any time on new photos. Luckily I've saved up a few half-decent or interesting shots to pull out for occasions like this, even if my ambition is to use a newly-taken photo each week. This one was a bit tricky because the underwater housing didn't allow for manual focus. Since I had to rely on auto-focus I didn't set the aperture quite small enough to get the indicators in focus. Possibly the refraction index from air to water contributed as well, I haven't looked into it, but there is certainly some distortion. Another issue was getting the damn nudibranch to stay in place, I had to keep moving the watch in front of it. I would have liked to get more in the shot, but with a 100mm lens I couldn't keep myself steady enough at a greater distance, and also there would be too much debris in the water between the lens and the subject. Aperture Value: 9 Exposure Bias Value: 0 Exposure Mode: Manual exposure Exposure Program: Manual Exposure Time: 1 / 100 Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode FNumber: 22 Focal Length: 100 ISO Speed Ratings: 200 Scene Capture Type: Standard Shutter Speed Value: 6.625 White Balance: Auto white balance Flash Compensation: 0 Focus Mode: 1 ImageStabilization: 3 Lens Info: 100, 100, 0, 0 Lens Model: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

28 May 2011, 07:25 PM	#53
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,414	Can I join in ? [IMG][/IMG]

31 May 2011, 05:29 AM	#60
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	ArcticMoose photo 3 (week 22) I gave this idea another go over the weekend. This time I used a water jug with the top cut off instead of a glass container wrapped in paper. I bought one 500W work light and put it underneath a glass table and one 150W aimed at the side of the jug. By the time I got it all set up I had run out of time, so this is what I got. I'll give it one more chance at some point, but I'll need to get stands so that I can aim the lights more flexibly. I will also need a container with a flat bottom, the watch is balancing on the seam, so it is impossible to get it to sit symmetrically. Aperture Value: 8 Exposure Mode: Manual exposure Exposure Program: Manual Exposure Time: 1 / 8 FNumber: 16 Focal Length: 100 ISO Speed Ratings: 100 Metering Mode: Pattern Scene Capture Type: Standard Shutter Speed Value: 3 White Balance: Manual white balance Flash Compensation: 0 Focus Mode: 1 ImageStabilization: 3 Lens Model: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Last edited by ArcticMoose; 31 May 2011 at 05:30 AM.. Reason: ArcticMoose photo 3 (week 22)

16 May 2011, 03:42 AM	#31
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Good thread, and great pics. I'll have a go when I get some time.. Sticky?

16 May 2011, 05:13 AM	#34
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Splash. f3 1/60 Nikkor 60mm Micro, Nikon D3100.

16 May 2011, 05:20 AM	#35
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Jocke...

16 May 2011, 06:03 AM	#37
Nalk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Miguel Location: East Lansing MI Watch: 114270,5508,124060 Posts: 562	Sounds like a great thread! Im in!!! Ill start off with my favourite picture of my explorer, its a bit old but Its just to get things rolling. New pics next week

16 May 2011, 07:10 AM	#42
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	reserve me a space ... coming soon......

16 May 2011, 07:17 AM	#43
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Canon Xti Canon 60mm efs Macro Lens Special Lighting - Natural El Sol

16 May 2011, 08:12 AM	#45
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I left her on Automatic!

16 May 2011, 01:52 PM	#47
whiskyguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 666	I will play... This is an older shot. I will take some new ones for next week (please ignore the lone fuzz on the Crystal) Cheers

25 May 2011, 09:21 AM	#51
tomee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 446	f3.8 @ 1.2 secs. 100mm

29 May 2011, 02:39 PM	#59
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