Killasam 0 Posted May 17, 2010 Decided to get the take some pictures today. just wanted to practice Again not great.. but thats why im practising Its a cheap watch.. costs about thee same amount as reps lol.. Let me know how im doing thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted May 17, 2010 Just to check, are you holding it or using a tripod? Looking a little bit like you have motion blur on the top two? Nice depth of field on the bottom one though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killasam 0 Posted May 17, 2010 Just to check, are you holding it or using a tripod? Nope, i have lost my tripod so i just have to try and hold it still ( witch im not very good at ) Nice depth of field on the bottom one though Thanks. Like i said im not very good with a camera ive never really used them only disposable ones on holiday and stuff.. intill i started getting watches. then i made a light tent and started practising. hopefully i can improve at little with you guys helping me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Relayman 0 Posted May 17, 2010 Just to check, are you holding it or using a tripod? Nope, i have lost my tripod so i just have to try and hold it still ( witch im not very good at ) Nice depth of field on the bottom one though Thanks. Like i said im not very good with a camera ive never really used them only disposable ones on holiday and stuff.. intill i started getting watches. then i made a light tent and started practising. hopefully i can improve at little with you guys helping me Really need a tripod or something to sit the camera on for the close up shots to be as good as you would like. Maybe a little more light if you can. How about a picture of the light box itself? Nice Seiko by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,494 Posted May 18, 2010 Sam, without a tripod it's almost impossible to shoot a nice clear crisp pic (especially macro!). You don't have to spend much on one either, hell I use one that cost .99 cents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted May 18, 2010 Good shots Sam, you can tell there's no tripod, but you'll learn as you go along, try to set your camera up on a box or something, and put it on self timer so you're not hand holding. Also, if you're using one or even two lamps, don't move the watch to get rid of reflections or get better lghting, move the lamps. Hope that helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted May 18, 2010 More light and/or a tripod will allow you to shoot at a lower ISO, which will make your pictures less grainy. This was taken handheld: It's pretty sharp because I braced my hand on my chest and was leaning against a wall; a makeshift "tripod". Also, I shot it outside in indirect lighting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rc42 0 Posted May 18, 2010 Very nice picture Doc I guess one advantage of your age is that you don't need a tripod because your hands move so slowly anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
