Author Topic: What camera do you use? (Read 37625 times)

Scott C. · « **Reply #75 on:** January 22, 2011, 07:01:16 PM »

Quote from: terrenceterrence on January 22, 2011, 05:49:29 PM

a 50mm prime would work great for macro shots and does not really cost much. if you are using the big C or N, there are countless third party lenses and secondhand choices. but anyway nowadays, a compact point and shoot like a S95 works really really good too

btw...anyone using full frame here? wanna ask is it's really all it's said too be compared to a APS-C cameras.

I doubt 50mm can do "proper" macro but with the adapter should be OK. you need tripod and flash to do proper marco (or steady hands at least)...

I just bought a Canon 5dmk2 (FF), the photos that i took during our 2nd Anni was using the 5Dmark2 with 24-70/2.8L.... mostly ISO1600 to ISO3200... not really a fantastic photos but image quality real good while viewing the original on my laptop.. it's really depend your need whether or not to pick up a FF or APS-C camera... both has it's own advantages and disadvantages.. i bought this simply for the Image quality

but can't get longer range while using the 70-200 lens...

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #76 on:** January 22, 2011, 07:27:02 PM »

i guess it depends on what sort of "macro" you want to shoot whahah if you wanna shoot the "crown" on your rolex dial then of course that would be hard.

if you jsut wanna shoot good pics of your watch up close, then a good prime and proper lighting would suffice.

Kevlarr · « **Reply #77 on:** January 22, 2011, 08:10:28 PM »

Quote from: terrenceterrence on January 22, 2011, 05:49:29 PM

a 50mm prime would work great for macro shots and does not really cost much. if you are using the big C or N, there are countless third party lenses and secondhand choices. but anyway nowadays, a compact point and shoot like a S95 works really really good too

50mm? You mean 50mm macro lens, or the normal 50mm prime lens? I have the Nikkor 50mm 1.4 lens, but when I tried to take close-up of my watch dial, the photo become blurry and not sharp. Maybe my technique needs improving. Haven't tried the tripod and self timer method yet.

By the way, how much does a close-up adapter cost, roughly?

Scott C. · « **Reply #78 on:** January 23, 2011, 07:25:47 AM »

Every lens come with a minimum focus length... the ordinary 50mm can't do macro (i mean proper macro) unless using the adapter lik CK77 mentioned.

there are 3 solutions:-

1) Get a reverse ring to make your 50mm a macro by reverse the lens (google it and you should find it), less then RM100.
2) Get a adapter raynox dcr250 or any other brand, around RM200 to RM300.
3) Get a proper macro lens. Not sure about Nikon but Canon 100mm/2.8L IS is my preference or Canon MP-E65mm pro macro (can go up to 5 times the macro).

Cheers!!
scott

chrisyen · « **Reply #79 on:** January 23, 2011, 08:12:41 AM »

nikon hv 60mm, and 105mm

besides that, u guys can look for
sigma 50, 105mm
tamron 90mm
tokina 100mm

i tried sigma 105mm.... fantastic result! the used one is very affordable

ck77 · « **Reply #80 on:** January 23, 2011, 08:14:42 AM »

This is the method 1 scott mentioned.
Using Nikkor 50mm f.18 with reverse macro. Original image no cropping.

Kevlarr · « **Reply #81 on:** January 23, 2011, 11:07:13 PM »

Great advice and suggestions. And nice photo there ck77. I'm doing some read up on Option 1 and 2 posted by Scott.

peanut · « **Reply #82 on:** January 24, 2011, 09:43:23 AM »

Quote from: scottchung1128 on January 22, 2011, 07:01:16 PM

Quote from: terrenceterrence on January 22, 2011, 05:49:29 PM
a 50mm prime would work great for macro shots and does not really cost much. if you are using the big C or N, there are countless third party lenses and secondhand choices. but anyway nowadays, a compact point and shoot like a S95 works really really good too

btw...anyone using full frame here? wanna ask is it's really all it's said too be compared to a APS-C cameras.

I just bought a Canon 5dmk2 (FF), the photos that i took during our 2nd Anni was using the 5Dmark2 with 24-70/2.8L....

Scott is now serious into photography! 5D mk2 is a great camera but rumours are that 5D Mk3 is coming this year. Now you ought to buy 35L, 85L and 135L to have the holy trinity of Canon fixed lenses. The 85L is one of the most incredible lens you will ever see!

kinson · « **Reply #83 on:** January 24, 2011, 11:35:01 AM »

Actually the reverse adapter isn't a bad idea. I did a quick search on our local auction site and it was going for like RM50+ or so. I'm kinda worried about the exposed sensor, though? I'm using a 50mm f/1.8. Any comments/suggestions?

ck77 · « **Reply #84 on:** January 24, 2011, 11:42:50 AM »

It is very difficult to get it right for reverse macro.
Main concern is bearing the risk of dust going into the lens (as the lens opening is in front).
Then you have to get the exposure in guesstimate or manually, i.e metering, aperture, shutter speed, focus etc.

kinson · « **Reply #85 on:** January 24, 2011, 11:51:32 AM »

@ck77: Yeah, the issue of dust into the lens is something I worry about. Maybe going back to a compact camera would be better for this (on a low budget), since compact cams tend to have nice basic macro modes, hehe.

Kevlarr · « **Reply #86 on:** January 24, 2011, 01:59:03 PM »

Quote from: ck77 on January 24, 2011, 11:42:50 AM

It is very difficult to get it right for reverse macro.
Main concern is bearing the risk of dust going into the lens (as the lens opening is in front).
Then you have to get the exposure in guesstimate or manually, i.e metering, aperture, shutter speed, focus etc.

Yeah I agree...the more I read about reverse macro, the more unattractive this option is to me.

cuffs · « **Reply #87 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:20:03 PM »

Kevlarr, the reason you're getting blurry shots is definitely to do with the MFD. Try taking a few steps back until you a get a focus confirmation. Snap and crop the photo later. This is one cost effective way or alternatively get the raynox adapter.
But best would be a marco lens but once you get into that you'll start wanting for multiple flashes, light box and good tripod ...meaning more $$$

IHMO unless you forsee yourself taking loads of marco shots of bugs, flowers, figurines, etc, it won't be much use...and it'll just be a waste to just take horology shots.

Omnipotent · « **Reply #88 on:** January 25, 2011, 01:02:10 PM »

i used my camera phone to capture the TT1

i'm sure if i have a better camera, the TT1 will look even more awesome!

ballaviator · « **Reply #89 on:** February 15, 2011, 07:46:39 AM »

I use Nikon D700 with various lights and lenses for my watch photos!

duke916sps · « **Reply #90 on:** February 28, 2011, 08:42:10 PM »

I do shoot a lot, but not macro, use canon....

However, I do once in a while feature my wife's watches with the model, for instance.... this one featuring a Bell & Ross on Belle - Miss Astro 2009

duke916sps · « **Reply #91 on:** February 28, 2011, 08:47:32 PM »

Omega Seamaster on Adam - from Texas

And The Famous Red G Shock on Sandee

chrisyen · « **Reply #92 on:** February 28, 2011, 09:12:43 PM »

That's gshoc... Not choc!

Damn nice shots

bro, r u a pro photographer?

duke916sps · « **Reply #93 on:** February 28, 2011, 09:37:45 PM »

Quote from: chrisyen on February 28, 2011, 09:12:43 PM

That's gshoc... Not choc!

Damn nice shots

bro, r u a pro photographer?

No I am not.. just a hobby

takashi78 · « **Reply #94 on:** March 01, 2011, 05:12:59 AM »

Really great shoots, really pro.
On the Omega too bad the reflection on glass too much.

You should open a thread just for your photography pics.

Hey lets find one day you do a glamor shoot for us MWF members featuring our watch haha

Scott C. · « **Reply #95 on:** March 01, 2011, 05:14:20 AM »

Waoooo!! Pro shooting

good lighting too

mpower · « **Reply #96 on:** March 01, 2011, 05:39:37 AM »

Quote from: duke916sps on February 28, 2011, 08:47:32 PM

Omega Seamaster on Adam - from Texas

This is real nice.

chrisyen · « **Reply #97 on:** March 01, 2011, 06:27:30 AM »

Quote from: mpower on March 01, 2011, 05:39:37 AM

Quote from: duke916sps on February 28, 2011, 08:47:32 PM
Omega Seamaster on Adam - from Texas

This is real nice.

wrong focus... cant read the watch...

yeap... some photo shooting session will be good... with mwf members on their watches

ck77 · « **Reply #98 on:** March 01, 2011, 06:37:27 AM »

Duke, fantastic photography

hanz079 · « **Reply #99 on:** March 01, 2011, 06:38:56 AM »

Quote from: chrisyen on March 01, 2011, 06:27:30 AM

Quote from: mpower on March 01, 2011, 05:39:37 AM
Quote from: duke916sps on February 28, 2011, 08:47:32 PM
Omega Seamaster on Adam - from Texas

This is real nice.

wrong focus... cant read the watch...

yeap... some photo shooting session will be good... with mwf members on their watches

We can all be wannabe models...

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