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  1. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Dec 1, 2015

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    Hi guys
    Id like to improve my photography skills so interested to know what setups people have at home. DIY? Purchased a kit? Can you take a photo of your setup? Etc
    Thanks
    Daniel
     
  2. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Dec 1, 2015

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  3. Crossfire Dec 1, 2015

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    I will choose stronę lights for sure. This is most important. Tent isn't bad bud it isn't the best way for make photography
     
  4. emilio Dec 1, 2015

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    I have one like that however white balance is horrible because of the cheap lights. Of course you can do a custom white balance but that gives to much of an ice cold effect.

    I prefer to use this setup: so daylight and bouncing light back:

    http://www.fratellowatches.com/10-tips-for-better-watch-photography/

    This one is from the box (steel is to orange/pink)

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    And this one is using the daylight technique
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  5. Crossfire Dec 1, 2015

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    Great website.
    I hate make pictures with red background. This is difficult
     
  6. vinn2 Dec 2, 2015

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    that frattello web site is really worth studying *****
     
  7. emilio Dec 3, 2015

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    Ok made a few yesterday using the same setup:
     
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  8. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Dec 3, 2015

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    As I have no photography skills, my setup is usually an iPhone and the sky. ;)

    Always enjoy the true photog photos though, so keep 'em coming.
     
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  9. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Dec 6, 2015

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    image.jpeg My new set up
     
  10. emilio Dec 6, 2015

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    Can you post a few pictures of watches photographed in this setup?
     
  11. alam Dec 6, 2015

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    you will probably need more light power on your new box...

    ::popcorn::
     
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  12. Crossfire Dec 6, 2015

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    It Looks for me to dark for sure. You will need stronger bulbs
     
  13. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Dec 6, 2015

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  14. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Dec 6, 2015

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    That's just the iPhone getting confused. It worked well. See my new thread.
     
  15. emilio Dec 6, 2015

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    White balance issues as expected...

    Not that bad over all btw..
     
  16. wsfarrell Dec 6, 2015

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    Banana for scale?
     
  17. vinn2 Dec 7, 2015

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    to much light will put glare on a photo.
     
  18. sphinx77 Oct 8, 2018

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    may cause a fire!
     
  19. Gefa Oct 8, 2018

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    In my expierience its extremly difficult to get good pics from vintage speedmasters with hesalite glass, because of the reflections in the domed glass.I take most of my pics in the lightbox with daylight on a sunny day ( morning or evening sun ) and no artificial light source.
     
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  20. i20rider Oct 12, 2018

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    Made one out of paper lol Screenshot_20181012-090532.jpg IMG_20171216_213527_038.jpg