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Off Topic => Photography => Topic started by: adamjohari on November 07, 2016, 06:52:09 AM

Title: Camera needs more zoom
Post by: adamjohari on November 07, 2016, 06:52:09 AM

I bought a light box but I don't have a good SLR to take pics of my watch.

I used to have old school film Leicas - Leica M3 and M6, but I sold both of them. I think for this one I'll need a Nikon d3300 and a Macro Lens?

(https://adamjohari.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/image2-1.jpg?w=700&h=&crop=1)

(https://adamjohari.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/image3.jpg?w=1000&h=&crop=1)

(https://adamjohari.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/image1-9.jpg?w=700&h=&crop=1)

I must admit though, the LED lights at the front top can be annoying when taking pics due to the reflection. Maybe I should tape some see through paper.

Any help on this besides getting an SLR? These are Iphone 6 photos btw.

Thanks.

Adam

Title: Re: Camera needs more zoom
Post by: nhuem on November 07, 2016, 11:27:50 AM

It's ok, I think  Nikon d3300  is quite ok  ;D

Title: Re: Camera needs more zoom
Post by: adamjohari on November 08, 2016, 06:35:38 AM

(https://adamjohari.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/dsc_0136.jpg?w=768)

Using my lightbox and Nikon D30 with Kit 18-55mm lens. I have a 50mm f1.8 lens somewhere....

Anyways... not bad considering it's a 10 year old camera. This is before photoshop.

:D

Title: Re: Camera needs more zoom
Post by: CKL1213 on November 08, 2016, 08:38:13 AM

LX7 Macro focus range is as close as 1cm, that should satisfy your needs

Title: Re: Camera needs more zoom
Post by: adamjohari on November 10, 2016, 11:35:04 AM

(https://adamjohari.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/dsc_0147.jpg?w=768)

Title: Re: Camera needs more zoom
Post by: theseira on November 10, 2016, 11:58:52 AM

nice!!
I am an enthusiast photographer.

I am still considering on getting the leica Q. I am an M user. wish I have a M macro lens.

Title: Re: Camera needs more zoom
Post by: adamjohari on November 10, 2016, 12:01:53 PM

Quote from: theseira on November 10, 2016, 11:58:52 AM

nice!!
I am an enthusiast photographer.

I am still considering on getting the leica Q. I am an M user. wish I have a M macro lens.

Leica Ms are awesome bro! I used to have a Leica M3 and M6. Sold em though. The Leica Q looks damn nice... Maybe one day I'll get it. For now living with my 10 year old Nikon D30 :D

Title: Re: Camera needs more zoom
Post by: watchlover99 on November 12, 2016, 08:58:59 PM

Quote from: adamjohari on November 07, 2016, 06:52:09 AM

I bought a light box but I don't have a good SLR to take pics of my watch.

I used to have old school film Leicas - Leica M3 and M6, but I sold both of them. I think for this one I'll need a Nikon d3300 and a Macro Lens?

(https://adamjohari.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/image2-1.jpg?w=700&h=&crop=1)

(https://adamjohari.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/image3.jpg?w=1000&h=&crop=1)

(https://adamjohari.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/image1-9.jpg?w=700&h=&crop=1)

I must admit though, the LED lights at the front top can be annoying when taking pics due to the reflection. Maybe I should tape some see through paper.

Any help on this besides getting an SLR? These are Iphone 6 photos btw.

Thanks.

Adam

Try macro lens it makes different result.