Fine detail camera

[harrjaso]

To capture Rolex in all its glory, anyone have any suggestions. Would like under $400.


Sent from an iPhone on a secluded island



iPhone isn't cutting it.

[HogwldFLTR]

Is that from a 4 or a 5? I looks like a focus or motion issue.

[Wesley Crusher]

Which iPhone do you have? The new 5s is more than capable of taking stellar pictures.

[Syed117]

If you don't want to get into DSLR territory, I would recommend the Canon G16. It's around $450. A bit higher than your budget, but it is great for macro photography when an SLR and a macro lens isn't an option.

A bit of advice. Lighting is the key. Ideally you don't want to be using the iphone camera flash. Good lighting can make the difference between a mediocre and incredible image. Using a flash directly at an object in the dark will rarely produce a nice image. Especially when it's bouncing right back at you.

Even with your iphone camera, you will get a much nicer image if you take pictures outdoors where light isn't an issue.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Which iPhone do you have? The new 5s is more than capable of taking stellar pictures.

I agree for all but actual pro pics the upgraded 5s is certainly more camera than I will ever need

Not sure how destined a pic ya want ??

[subtona]

For 400-500 you are better served getting the latest phone...you would be hard pressed to get better pics at that price.

[porschedude]

Yeah the 5s are very good with close up watch pics, maybe work with your camera on your phone or upgrade to a 5 if you don't have one already!

[GradyPhilpott]

Use natural light and ditch the flash. That will improve your results dramatically. Get Photoshop Elements, so that you can tweak the results. It's a very useful program and even if you only learn to use 10% of its functions, it'll still be a bargain.

A little practice and you'll be amazed at your results. These are some very general suggestions and I don't submit my own work as an example of how to do it.

Experiment.

[harrjaso]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I agree for all but actual pro pics the upgraded 5s is certainly more camera than I will ever need

Not sure how destined a pic ya want ??

That's way more detail than I can get from mine. I have the iPhone 5.

[Wesley Crusher]

Lighting is key. If possible, avoid the flash at all costs. Take some pics during the day with a lot of natural light (outside if possible) and you'll notice that your pictures will be better.

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I agree for all but actual pro pics the upgraded 5s is certainly more camera than I will ever need

Not sure how destined a pic ya want ??

Holy sh*t, Tom... I think a lone tear just ran down my cheek.

To the OP - yes, listen to everyone else. Lighting, no flash, etc. And don't try to get too close to the watch or the phone/camera won't be able to focus on it. Just keep about six inches away and crop in later to get a closer look.

Great 1680!

[Baselman]

These are iphone 5 pics - it does the job but doesn't capture true image quality and colours but not bad



These are Olympus OMD pics with prime lense - it will capture tones and colours with precision and make much better photos - iphone and proper camera images are quite different visually. No artificial lighting or touching up used

[SPACE-DWELLER]

I use a Ricoh CX4... it's not the latest model but excellent for macro pics (especially in "Scene" mode combined with macro).

[alexwatchenthusiast]

get a second hand Canon 650D... was the current model one year ago. You can probably pick one up for $400- it is a good entry level DSLR

[Chris B]

Phone cameras are very capable these days, as others have said
ditch the flash, use natural light & I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results

[beshannon]

I use a Panasonic ZS7 point and shoot



Photography is about technique and knowledge, not hardware

[newu5er]

Understanding the basics of photographs will get you further with equipments you have available. In that range, someone said iPhone5 takes good pictures and I agree. Also, you may look at point and shoot with good macro capability, such as Sony S110 or RX100 II. Both are inexpensive and offers a little more flexibilities.
You can increase your understanding by watching videos such adorama's on you tube.

In same event, you may find you like to take photos. I think Hawaii would be ideal place. You may want to expand your budget eventually to do other things. So at this point, I will offer for you to take a look at Nikon D800 with one of the Nikkor macro lens.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by harrjaso

That's way more detail than I can get from mine. I have the iPhone 5.

the 5S has an upgraded camera. but honestly that pic was taken outside and then just zoomed in a little and for me more than I would ever need

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by beshannon

I use a Panasonic ZS7 point and shoot



Photography is about technique and knowledge, not hardware

yeah that is a great shot beyond what an iPhone can do

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Holy sh*t, Tom... I think a lone tear just ran down my cheek.

To the OP - yes, listen to everyone else. Lighting, no flash, etc. And don't try to get too close to the watch or the phone/camera won't be able to focus on it. Just keep about six inches away and crop in later to get a closer look.

Great 1680!

Thanks just shot outside of my office with 5 S no tricks except very photogenic watch

[trumpedaces]

I use the loupe system (http://www.loupesystem.com/) Great detailed loupe and you can get an iPhone attachment! Look at this close up of a friends 5513.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

yeah that is a great shot beyond what an iPhone can do

Shot with my iPhone 4s

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Thanks just shot outside of my office with 5 S no tricks except very photogenic watch

As always Tom, your platty is the freakin bees knees!!!

Great shot too, considering I can't take a picture to save my life! Shut up Jocke, I know already, I know!!

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

As always Tom, your platty is the freakin bees knees!!!

Great shot too, considering I can't take a picture to save my life! Shut up Jocke, I know already, I know!!

I haven't say something.

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by Jocke

I haven't say something.

If you haven't said it, you know you thought it!!!

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I use a Ricoh CX4... it's not the latest model but excellent for macro pics (especially in "Scene" mode combined with macro).

Dug out some pics of mine taken with the above cam:

[Jocke]

I got a Nikon CoolPix P330 that is a awesome little camera.



Here is a quick and dirty movement shot.



All those pics are from the same camera.

Some pics from the P330

I guess it's a great camera you will find around $250

[newu5er]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Dug out some pics of mine taken with the above cam:

Smukke billeder min ven! Ricoh ser ud til at gøre ganske godt med makro billeder.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

If you haven't said it, you know you thought it!!!

Never, I'm a fine young man with clean thoughts.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by Jocke

I got a Nikon CoolPix P330 that is a awesome little camera.

Here is a quick and dirty movement shot.

Whoa, that movement IS dirty! You should get it cleaned!