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GoreX5 · 28 February 2010, 06:46 AM

Took these pics this morning with my Canon 450D. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

mike · 28 February 2010, 06:49 AM

Too funny!

Modest attempt.

Absolutely stunning photos of a supurb collection! Wow. Well done.

Speed · 28 February 2010, 07:20 AM

Sweet shots!

Going to steal some of your poses!

HL65 · 28 February 2010, 07:26 AM

Great shots--also great collection!!

Nahligah · 28 February 2010, 07:37 AM

That's how you do it! Nice collection Tony.

Latrodectus · 28 February 2010, 07:39 AM

...nice pictures

GoreX5 · 28 February 2010, 08:20 AM

Thanks everyone

m_reign · 28 February 2010, 08:28 AM

Those are some great pics!

Esexx · 28 February 2010, 08:36 AM

Excellent pictures...love the bokeh!

Love your watch collection too! What type of straps do you have on them? (Rob Montana?)

spuds · 28 February 2010, 09:08 AM

No 'modest attempt' at all mate.
Simply great shots of beautiful watches.

Congratulations on both counts methinks!!

CorruptedSanity · 28 February 2010, 10:17 AM

Great shots. Nice camerai.
What lens did you use?
I would suggest a polarizer to get rid of the crystal reflections.

Badfish179 · 28 February 2010, 10:21 AM

I want you to know that my reaction to the first picture was just, "WOW" my wife said what are you looking at? I showed her and she did the same thing. Nice Photos! Well done!

esm · 28 February 2010, 10:26 AM

i like them.
Were they by the kit lense?

rfknauss · 28 February 2010, 10:36 AM

Tony, excellent photos ..... and beautiful watches!

B. Doggy · 28 February 2010, 11:00 AM

They look GREAT!!

Andad · 28 February 2010, 11:01 AM

Well Tony, they are nice watches but I won't pull your chain.
None of the dials are in crisp focus and it could be that your camera is locking the focus on the crystal and there is not enough depth of field to pull the dial into the shot.
Try stopping down the lens to its minimum aperture and move outside into diffused natural daylight. Most digital cameras will take excellent macro shots in good natural light but you can always go manual and set it up on a tripod.
I had a look at the specs of your camera - very impressive.
Which lens are you using?

mfer · 28 February 2010, 11:07 AM

Very

Psmith · 28 February 2010, 11:15 AM

Tony - wonderful shots and watches

Please talk us through the straps and buckles...

Cheers

mpkRolex · 28 February 2010, 01:06 PM

very nice photos

GoreX5 · 28 February 2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esexx

Excellent pictures...love the bokeh!

Love your watch collection too! What type of straps do you have on them? (Rob Montana?)

Thanks. Actually the straps on the 249 and 26K are from Peter Gunny. The 233 is on an Simona strap.

NavitimerNut · 28 February 2010, 01:57 PM

Love that 249

In all seriousness you should send those to Panerai!

GoreX5 · 28 February 2010, 02:02 PM

Thanks for all the comments. This was my first real attempt at watch photography and I'm just a beginner trying to learn all the basics. I am using a Canon XSi 450D with a Canon EFS 55-250mm zoom lens.

kyle L · 28 February 2010, 02:11 PM

Very nice Tony, I love this photo in particular:

I'm also using the Rebel Xsi with the kit lens, in the future we should upgrade to macro lens.

TswaneNguni · 28 February 2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Well Tony, they are nice watches but I won't pull your chain.
None of the dials are in crisp focus and it could be that your camera is locking the focus on the crystal and there is not enough depth of field to pull the dial into the shot.
Try stopping down the lens to its minimum aperture and move outside into diffused natural daylight. Most digital cameras will take excellent macro shots in good natural light but you can always go manual and set it up on a tripod.
I had a look at the specs of your camera - very impressive.
Which lens are you using?

Hey Lord Snowdon ....or is it Lichfield ??

( BTW,Snowdon used Nikon and Lichfield used a Olympus OM-4Ti)

Unilkely for autofocus to focus on the crystal.The shots were taken at max aperture so the problem is lack of depth of field on only a few of the shots.Most are excellent.You also dont want minimum aperture to get too much detail from the background too.the answer would be closer to max aperture.Hmmmmm,F5.6 may just have done it !!

Excellent watch collection !! 249 always special.The Simona Vintage Tan looks great on the 233 and the light tan on the 26 is just amazing !!

TswaneNguni · 28 February 2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoreX5

Thanks for all the comments. This was my first real attempt at watch photography and I'm just a beginner trying to learn all the basics. I am using a Canon XSi 450D with a Canon EFS 55-250mm zoom lens.

If it came with the 18-55mm IS lens try that !

ParisDakarBmw · 28 February 2010, 02:58 PM

My pictures would never look that good! Those look good. You should try putting them on an old map, with some old aviator glasses. That would make a great poster.

Andad · 28 February 2010, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Hey Lord Snowdon ....or is it Lichfield ??

( BTW,Snowdon used Nikon and Lichfield used a Olympus OM-4Ti)

Unilkely for autofocus to focus on the crystal.The shots were taken at max aperture so the problem is lack of depth of field on only a few of the shots.Most are excellent.You also dont want minimum aperture to get too much detail from the background too.the answer would be closer to max aperture.Hmmmmm,F5.6 may just have done it !!

Excellent watch collection !! 249 always special.The Simona Vintage Tan looks great on the 233 and the light tan on the 26 is just amazing !!

I bow down to your ledgendary photographic experience Neef(or is it Christopher Bede?).

I was only making some comments as requested

TswaneNguni · 28 February 2010, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I bow down to your ledgendary photographic experience Neef(or is it Christopher Bede?).

I was only making some comments as requested

Hey,what do I know? I use a little Canon point and shoot ......

Trurolexer · 28 February 2010, 10:19 PM

Great shots!!!

My personal question. Between 26 and 249, which one your favorite?
I'm planning to buy one of 'em. Thanks.

A1000 · 1 March 2010, 12:40 AM

Tony, great shots. PVD or ceramic waches are difficult to get right. As others say gettign the focus and depth of field right is the art particulary with macro shots where you have a very narrow DoF and you want to shoot from an angle to minimise any reflections! My shots are still a bit hit and miss from this perspective, however, I'm getting used to having to really think thro' the composition and plan the set up which means that it's a bit different to point and shoot.

Look forward to a few more shots.

28 February 2010, 06:46 AM	#1
GoreX5 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: W.G. Location: US Watch: Rolex & PAMS Posts: 300	My modest attempt at watch photography Took these pics this morning with my Canon 450D. Let me know what you think. Thanks. Attached Images __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

28 February 2010, 07:26 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,254	Great shots--also great collection!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 February 2010, 07:39 AM	#6
Latrodectus 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,054	...nice pictures __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

28 February 2010, 09:08 AM	#10
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	No 'modest attempt' at all mate. Simply great shots of beautiful watches. Congratulations on both counts methinks!! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

28 February 2010, 10:21 AM	#12
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	I want you to know that my reaction to the first picture was just, "WOW" my wife said what are you looking at? I showed her and she did the same thing. Nice Photos! Well done! __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

28 February 2010, 06:49 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Too funny! Modest attempt. Absolutely stunning photos of a supurb collection! Wow. Well done.

28 February 2010, 07:20 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,741	Sweet shots! Going to steal some of your poses!

28 February 2010, 07:37 AM	#5
Nahligah Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Pattaya Thailand Watch: not enough... Posts: 244	That's how you do it! Nice collection Tony.

28 February 2010, 08:20 AM	#7
GoreX5 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: W.G. Location: US Watch: Rolex & PAMS Posts: 300	Thanks everyone

28 February 2010, 08:28 AM	#8
m_reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 860	Those are some great pics!

28 February 2010, 08:36 AM	#9
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	Excellent pictures...love the bokeh! Love your watch collection too! What type of straps do you have on them? (Rob Montana?)

28 February 2010, 10:17 AM	#11
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	Great shots. Nice camerai. What lens did you use? I would suggest a polarizer to get rid of the crystal reflections.

28 February 2010, 10:26 AM	#13
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	i like them. Were they by the kit lense?

28 February 2010, 10:36 AM	#14
rfknauss 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,500	Tony, excellent photos ..... and beautiful watches! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

28 February 2010, 11:00 AM	#15
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	They look GREAT!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

28 February 2010, 11:01 AM	#16
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	Well Tony, they are nice watches but I won't pull your chain. None of the dials are in crisp focus and it could be that your camera is locking the focus on the crystal and there is not enough depth of field to pull the dial into the shot. Try stopping down the lens to its minimum aperture and move outside into diffused natural daylight. Most digital cameras will take excellent macro shots in good natural light but you can always go manual and set it up on a tripod. I had a look at the specs of your camera - very impressive. Which lens are you using? __________________ E

28 February 2010, 11:07 AM	#17
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Very __________________ member#3242

28 February 2010, 11:15 AM	#18
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Tony - wonderful shots and watches Please talk us through the straps and buckles... Cheers __________________

28 February 2010, 01:06 PM	#19
mpkRolex 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,298	very nice photos __________________ Rest in peace JJ! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=JJ+irani "Rolex is highly addictive. Please shop responsibly"

28 February 2010, 01:57 PM	#21
NavitimerNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Caleb Location: California Watch: Rolex 1500 Posts: 1,295	Love that 249 In all seriousness you should send those to Panerai!

28 February 2010, 02:02 PM	#22
GoreX5 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: W.G. Location: US Watch: Rolex & PAMS Posts: 300	Thanks for all the comments. This was my first real attempt at watch photography and I'm just a beginner trying to learn all the basics. I am using a Canon XSi 450D with a Canon EFS 55-250mm zoom lens. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

28 February 2010, 02:11 PM	#23
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Very nice Tony, I love this photo in particular: I'm also using the Rebel Xsi with the kit lens, in the future we should upgrade to macro lens.

28 February 2010, 02:58 PM	#26
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	My pictures would never look that good! Those look good. You should try putting them on an old map, with some old aviator glasses. That would make a great poster.

28 February 2010, 10:19 PM	#29
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Great shots!!! My personal question. Between 26 and 249, which one your favorite? I'm planning to buy one of 'em. Thanks.

1 March 2010, 12:40 AM	#30
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Tony, great shots. PVD or ceramic waches are difficult to get right. As others say gettign the focus and depth of field right is the art particulary with macro shots where you have a very narrow DoF and you want to shoot from an angle to minimise any reflections! My shots are still a bit hit and miss from this perspective, however, I'm getting used to having to really think thro' the composition and plan the set up which means that it's a bit different to point and shoot. Look forward to a few more shots. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

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