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Colnago · 11 October 2009, 05:56 AM

Hello everyone....well I got my Explorer II four weeks ago when I started my last "trip" at work, I am home now and I have bought a new camera as well....not just for watch photography, mostly for taking pictures of the kids....family stuff.....but then my watches are part of this family I suppose....so here are some pictures....there are some macros, some collection photo's....I even managed to catch the LEC on my GMTIIc!!!!.....I was amazed....my eyes are getting too old to see the LEC's without help!!!....there's also a shot with my Explorer II on a jubilee borrowed from one of my DJ's.....sad to say it's using after market end links, only 'til I manage to get my hands on some Rolex end links, sorry I couldn't wait to see the "look".......I really like it.......great to "mix and match"......thanks to Dan for the encouragement!!!!

esm · 11 October 2009, 05:59 AM

love the GMT close up shots!

Colnago · 11 October 2009, 06:03 AM

Thanks Eric......I have only had the camera 24 hours.....lots to learn, but the macro facility is brilliant.....the modern cameras do so much for you....really the credit goes to the camera not the operator in this case!!!

esm · 11 October 2009, 06:08 AM

true to a certain point Bill. Having a great eye and attention to detail is very also important in photography.
Can you let us know which make and model your new cam is? Cheers.

Prince · 11 October 2009, 06:16 AM

Great new watch, great new camera, and FANTASTIC pics! Congratulations!

Colnago · 11 October 2009, 06:18 AM

Eric, after years of owning pretty high end compact digital cameras we decided to go for a digital SLR, I used to do lots of SLR photography with 35mm film so I thought that was the obvious next step....however when we got to our local (brilliant) photography shop the guy took on board everything I talked about regarding photography I had done in the distant past....then he basically he said "you have it all wrong for nowadays....have you thought about a bridge camera?".....a what?....I said...then he proceeded to educate me.....we walked out with a Casio EX-FH20.......looks like a digital SLR but so simple to use....the macro is just so simple to use....honestlt....down to 1cm distance from the subject......really, in 24 hours.......I did ok.....hopefully the results will get better.....

Colnago · 11 October 2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Great new watch, great new camera, and FANTASTIC pics! Congratulations!

Thanks Allan....sure I still have lots to learn.....same as most stuff these days.....after a couple of hours you think you know most of what something can do......three weeks later you realise you know almost nothing....then you really start to learn.....bear with me for a moth or so...

Prince · 11 October 2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Colnago

...three weeks later you realise you know almost nothing....then you really start to learn.....bear with me for a moth or so...

And then, you'll be another Ansel Adams!

Your photos are to die for right now, my friend!

brochblue72 · 11 October 2009, 06:39 AM

hey Bill
congrats on the new camera, some great pics there.
very nice collection you have there too. Guid on ye!

Colnago · 11 October 2009, 06:39 AM

One more (just about) showing the LEC....can't believe I go it to be honest....

acce1999 · 11 October 2009, 06:41 AM

You've synchronised them all! Well done!

Best,

A

Colnago · 11 October 2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by acce1999

You've synchronised them all! Well done!

Best,

A

Ha ha....first person to spot it!!!!!....thanks for that!!

Speed · 11 October 2009, 06:56 AM

Gorgeous shots!!!

Colnago · 11 October 2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by masugu

Gorgeous shots!!!

Thanks Bill....have taken millions to get a couple of decent ones....good fun learning about the camera....that's the best thing about digital photography......essentially it's free to experiment!!!

Speed · 11 October 2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Colnago

Thanks Bill....have taken millions to get a couple of decent ones....good fun learning about the camera....that's the best thing about digital photography......essentially it's free to experiment!!!

Indeed!

Immediate gratification as well.

I keep commenting on other threads about the proportion of the bracelet on the GMTIIc to the watch case. Do you feel it looks / feels right?

I am looking at getting an old GMT II...like the new ones, but keep vacillating.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Colnago · 11 October 2009, 07:22 AM

Bill...looking at my GMTIIc on my wrist right now.....I do understand what people say........however.....everyone is entitled to their own opinion, that's what makes us human.....isn't it great that no two people are exactly the same and like/hate the same things?......I love it...I love the proportions, I love the PCL's......I also love the proportion of the Explorer II as well and I love the BCL's as well.....I also love Jubilee bracelets....I have a small but diverse collection, I think most will agree....I must be one of the few folk on here with a "slack handful" of Rolex watches who doesn't have a Sub of some description....sure it will come...maybe I am scared of the comittment!!!!... I am not going to say I love all Rolex watches, because I don't...I love what they all stand for, the enginerring....but the aesthetics....that's a whole different story......I love the new GMT....I also love the old.....I might get flamed for it but I looked at the new DJII, the new DDII and the new WG Blue Sub in Heathrow on my way home on Thursday....I didn't like any of them aesthetically....I love the engineering side....but they didn't "blow my frock up" at all.....36mm is big enough for a DJ or a DD.....40mm is right for a Professional.....sorry.....each to their own.....

Rolesor · 11 October 2009, 07:24 AM

There's some great depth in those close up shots! well done!

Speed · 11 October 2009, 07:26 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. More grist for (my) mill.

I love the big #'s / ceramic bezel insert on that new GMTII C. Perhaps I just need to get used to it. LOVE the big Lumes.

Love your collection BTW.

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Originally Posted by Colnago

Bill...looking at my GMTIIc on my wrist right now.....I do understand what people say........however.....everyone is entitled to their own opinion, that's what makes us human.....isn't it great that no two people are exactly the same and like/hate the same things?......I love it...I love the proportions, I love the PCL's......I also love the proportion of the Explorer II as well and I love the BCL's as well.....I also love Jubilee bracelets....I have a small but diverse collection, I think most will agree....I must be one of the few folk on here with a "slack handful" of Rolex watches who doesn't have a Sub of some description....sure it will come...maybe I am scared of the comittment!!!!... I am not going to say I love all Rolex watches, because I don't...I love what they all stand for, the enginerring....but the aesthetics....that's a whole different story......I love the new GMT....I also love the old.....I might get flamed for it but I looked at the new DJII, the new DDII and the new WG Blue Sub in Heathrow on my way home on Thursday....I didn't like any of them aesthetically....I love the engineering side....but they didn't "blow my frock up" at all.....36mm is big enough for a DJ or a DD.....40mm is right for a Professional.....sorry.....each to their own.....

Colnago · 11 October 2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by masugu

Thanks for your sharing your thoughts. More grist for (my) mill.

I love the big #'s / ceramic bezel insert on that new GMTII C. Perhaps I just need to get used to it. LOVE the big Lumes.

Love your collection BTW.

Thanks for the collection comments.....that's the first time I have photographed them all together believe it or not.....I need a wider angle lens to include my wife's watches....by the way, she is threatening to sign up as Mrs Colnago!!!!

Speed · 11 October 2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Colnago

Thanks for the collection comments.....that's the first time I have photographed them all together believe it or not.....I need a wider angle lens to include my wife's watches....by the way, she is threatening to sign up as Mrs Colnago!!!!

Hmmm...your wife on TRF? That's like having your wife as your Facebook friend. Could get interesting...but since she sounds supportive of your "habit" maybe that's ok

Colnago · 11 October 2009, 07:40 AM

Oh she's the one who got me to sign up for that bloody facebook thing....I've never been so popular...............hells bells.....folk from everywhere that I have never heard of all want to be "my friend".......I honestly wish I had never allowed myself to be talked into it......TRF is more than enough for me!!!!!

11 October 2009, 06:03 AM	#3
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Thanks Eric......I have only had the camera 24 hours.....lots to learn, but the macro facility is brilliant.....the modern cameras do so much for you....really the credit goes to the camera not the operator in this case!!! __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

11 October 2009, 06:16 AM	#5
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Great new watch, great new camera, and FANTASTIC pics! Congratulations! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

11 October 2009, 06:18 AM	#6
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Eric, after years of owning pretty high end compact digital cameras we decided to go for a digital SLR, I used to do lots of SLR photography with 35mm film so I thought that was the obvious next step....however when we got to our local (brilliant) photography shop the guy took on board everything I talked about regarding photography I had done in the distant past....then he basically he said "you have it all wrong for nowadays....have you thought about a bridge camera?".....a what?....I said...then he proceeded to educate me.....we walked out with a Casio EX-FH20.......looks like a digital SLR but so simple to use....the macro is just so simple to use....honestlt....down to 1cm distance from the subject......really, in 24 hours.......I did ok.....hopefully the results will get better..... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

11 October 2009, 06:39 AM	#9
brochblue72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire UK Watch: seadweller deepsea Posts: 119	hey Bill congrats on the new camera, some great pics there. very nice collection you have there too. Guid on ye! __________________ Tag Kirium Chrono, Omega Seamaster, Rolex Sea Dweller Deepsea.

11 October 2009, 07:22 AM	#16
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Bill...looking at my GMTIIc on my wrist right now.....I do understand what people say........however.....everyone is entitled to their own opinion, that's what makes us human.....isn't it great that no two people are exactly the same and like/hate the same things?......I love it...I love the proportions, I love the PCL's......I also love the proportion of the Explorer II as well and I love the BCL's as well.....I also love Jubilee bracelets....I have a small but diverse collection, I think most will agree....I must be one of the few folk on here with a "slack handful" of Rolex watches who doesn't have a Sub of some description....sure it will come...maybe I am scared of the comittment!!!!... I am not going to say I love all Rolex watches, because I don't...I love what they all stand for, the enginerring....but the aesthetics....that's a whole different story......I love the new GMT....I also love the old.....I might get flamed for it but I looked at the new DJII, the new DDII and the new WG Blue Sub in Heathrow on my way home on Thursday....I didn't like any of them aesthetically....I love the engineering side....but they didn't "blow my frock up" at all.....36mm is big enough for a DJ or a DD.....40mm is right for a Professional.....sorry.....each to their own..... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

11 October 2009, 05:59 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	love the GMT close up shots!

11 October 2009, 06:08 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	true to a certain point Bill. Having a great eye and attention to detail is very also important in photography. Can you let us know which make and model your new cam is? Cheers.

11 October 2009, 06:41 AM	#11
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	You've synchronised them all! Well done! Best, A

11 October 2009, 06:56 AM	#13
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Gorgeous shots!!!

11 October 2009, 07:24 AM	#17
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	There's some great depth in those close up shots! well done!

11 October 2009, 07:40 AM	#21
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Oh she's the one who got me to sign up for that bloody facebook thing....I've never been so popular...............hells bells.....folk from everywhere that I have never heard of all want to be "my friend".......I honestly wish I had never allowed myself to be talked into it......TRF is more than enough for me!!!!! __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

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