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1440, stunning pics with the same camera my 17 year old daughter uses
for her photographic course at College. the D40x is a superb camera and you look like you really understand it.
i use my daughters cast offs, a Fuji finepix s5600 which is a highly recommended not quite SLR digital. i dont really understand it so i must get Nicholas' book. i'd like to take better macro shots, but even in macro mode with a 10x screw on lense attachment i cant seem to master it. i need a light box to avoid all the reflection etc. i understand you can make a light box from a 4 litre white opaque plastic milk bottle. i think you take the labels off, cut a square in it and shine spots at it from outside. the opaqueness diffuses the light. a tripod keeps it all from shaking and Bob's your uncle! dont forget to wash it out first 
Graham
Off-topic: cameras and macro photography . . .
. . . have always been an issue for me, inasmuch as I'm not technically adept and had little interest in photography until I had good reason, namely, the ability to take and share pictures of watches. Knowing nothing other than that Nikon was famous for m...
Indeed, Art, your pics are much better
And cleaner... The first pics are very appealing, this Karrée is just beautiful. Now, you should maybe work on the light, but your Camera seems very good! Best, Art. Nicolas
Thanks, Nicolas . . .
. . . there was a reason why I asked you about your camera - your photos from Morocco were gorgeous. My inability to take decent photos prompted me to try one more time at getting the right tool for the job . . . the funny thing is, the new camera is abou...
Hi Art, these are gorgeous macro wristshots!
It's nearly incredible that you shot your pics with one hand while you pose with the watch on the other hand! And without any tripod. And what I like most of all, is this mind-blowing depth of focus. Cordially, Gerd
"I'm packing the D40X away until I learn how to fully use it's capabilities"
Hi Art! I'm pleased that you have a camera that can be used for the type of shots you like to take. To be honest, a 105mm Macro (or Micro) lens is not a good one for wrist shots since the working distance is too great. Personally I have a D40x and use a 6...
Bogen Slide?
How do you like that Manfrotto/Bogen macro slide? I've been in the market for one, and can't decide between that and the Velbon -a
Photography - Not off-topic at all
If all we ever did was sit in front or our flatscreens and blog about watches... yikes, I don't even want to think about that. Our mutual passions for Glashutte watches connects us in so many other ways, that it is fun to explore those from time to time. ...
Clarification
As I re-read my post, let me be clear on one point. When I say even if you "have the cash to splash" you could shoot great photos like Aaron... I mean after A LOT OF PRACTICE. I don't know Aaron, but his work speaks for itself; so don't let me lead you to...
Most assuredly, Devin . . .
. . . I'm well aware of my lack of artistic ability :-[. Practice helps, but basic knowledge is also required . . . I just happen to be one of those technically obtuse guys that requires tutoring. Regards, Art
Very nice pics
Much more difficult to take people in pics than watches... Thanks for sharing these pieces of the world! Best. Nicolas
1440, stunning pics with the same camera my 17 year old daughter uses
for her photographic course at College. the D40x is a superb camera and you look like you really understand it. i use my daughters cast offs, a Fuji finepix s5600 which is a highly recommended not quite SLR digital. i dont really understand it so i must g...
Thanks
I have a long ways to go to consider myself good at watch photography, but I'm working on it anyway. Here is a recent wider shot I'm pretty happy with both composition-wise and execution...best shot in a while. I won't share how many photos I took to get ...