New lens, better pics

tattoo chef · Post by **tattoo chef** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 2:06 pm

Always trying to better pics as with running a blog, the more clear and detailed the better.
New lens and all shot with manual settings.

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rockmastermike · Post by **rockmastermike** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 2:09 pm

the right tools in the right hands- these look great

tattoo chef · Post by **tattoo chef** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 2:15 pm

rockmastermike wrote:the right tools in the right hands- these look great

Thanks Mike!

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kfalk · Post by **kfalk** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 3:36 pm

Nice job. I can barley use the iPhone camera.

tattoo chef · Post by **tattoo chef** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 3:47 pm

kfalk wrote:Nice job. I can barley use the iPhone camera.

I was like that 5-6 years ago.
If you are really wanting to do it, I’m sure you can. A DSLR or mirrorless camera can be intimidating but practice, advice from pros and YouTube vids help a lot.

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hobbit712 · Post by **hobbit712** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 3:48 pm

What lens did you get?

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tattoo chef · Post by **tattoo chef** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 3:51 pm

hobbit712 wrote:What lens did you get?

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Canon 60mm Macro.
I have a Canon T6i camera.

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jeckyll · Post by **jeckyll** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 3:58 pm

Look really good!

One comment if you don't mind, IMO, the 2nd from the end could have used a bit more depth of field so you can see all the markers clearly. Those macros will surprise you with how shallow things get up close

spring-diver · Post by **spring-diver** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 4:08 pm

Very nice

tattoo chef · Post by **tattoo chef** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 4:19 pm

jeckyll wrote:Look really good!

One comment if you don't mind, IMO, the 2nd from the end could have used a bit more depth of field so you can see all the markers clearly. Those macros will surprise you with how shallow things get up close

Was going more for the second hand and not the markers. This one was to show the markers. But I get what you are saying.

Up close shots are cool but I bought the macro because it is a better lens than the other two I have and even non close up shots have better detail and definition. A commercial photographer told me he basically shoots all watches now with the macro lens.

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dinexus · Post by **dinexus** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 5:57 pm

Holy shit dude, looks awesome. Tell us more about this lens!

Axelay2003 · Post by **Axelay2003** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 6:54 pm

Wow!! Thanks for sharing.

CesarG · Post by **CesarG** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:19 pm

Nice kit. Now work on composition and you’re set.

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:57 pm

CesarG wrote:Nice kit. Now work on composition and you’re set.

Wait.. who are you??

tattoo chef · Post by **tattoo chef** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:14 am

dinexus wrote:Holy shit dude, looks awesome. Tell us more about this lens!

Just a canon 35mm macro lens. (I stated 60mm before but I forgot I bypassed that because I want to get the 100mm macro lens down the road. )
Lighting and adjusting camera of course help as well. Photography is a learning process for sure. Always room for improvement.

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pbj204 · Post by **pbj204** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 6:46 am

tattoo chef wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:14 am

dinexus wrote:Holy shit dude, looks awesome. Tell us more about this lens!
Just a canon 35mm macro lens. (I stated 60mm before but I forgot I bypassed that because I want to get the 100mm macro lens down the road. )
Lighting and adjusting camera of course help as well. Photography is a learning process for sure. Always room for improvement.

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Nice shots. I have the 100mm L series Macro lens and it's great. (on a Canon 6D) One day I'd really like to learn how to use it well though. For now I mostly just use some standard settings and take a bunch of pictures until I find one that I like. I'm sure Photoshop would also help, but I don't use it. I use the free software GIMP for some adjustments.

Took this one yesterday.

tattoo chef · Post by **tattoo chef** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:06 am

pbj204 wrote:
tattoo chef wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:14 am

dinexus wrote:Holy shit dude, looks awesome. Tell us more about this lens!
Just a canon 35mm macro lens. (I stated 60mm before but I forgot I bypassed that because I want to get the 100mm macro lens down the road. )
Lighting and adjusting camera of course help as well. Photography is a learning process for sure. Always room for improvement.

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Nice shots. I have the 100mm L series Macro lens and it's great. (on a Canon 6D) One day I'd really like to learn how to use it well though. For now I mostly just use some standard settings and take a bunch of pictures until I find one that I like. I'm sure Photoshop would also help, but I don't use it. I use the free software GIMP for some adjustments.

Took this one yesterday.

Great shot!

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unsub073 · Post by **unsub073** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:01 am

Cool pictures. Are you using a tripod and light set up?

tattoo chef · Post by **tattoo chef** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:38 am

unsub073 wrote:Cool pictures. Are you using a tripod and light set up?

Yes.

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hobbit712 · Post by **hobbit712** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:48 am

Nice set up Don! I wish I had the room for a semi permanent set up like that.

I have the 60mm macro from Canon and its nice. I also picked up a 24mm wide angle lens that will work as a macro for watch shots pretty well.

unsub073 · Post by **unsub073** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:27 pm

tattoo chef wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:38 am

unsub073 wrote:Cool pictures. Are you using a tripod and light set up?
Yes.

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Nice set up and thanks for posting it.

mattcantwin · Post by **mattcantwin** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:14 pm

Great pictures.

I see I have a lot to learn about good set-ups.

tattoo chef · Post by **tattoo chef** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:41 pm

mattcantwin wrote:Great pictures.

I see I have a lot to learn about good set-ups.

Yeah, I used to use lights like that with a light box.
But the more I research and the more I spend the better it gets. It’s still not where I want it to be but it’s good for now.
Filtering the light is a big key though, that’s why I got the new lights with the umbrellas. And I’m still learning about ISO, aperture and exposure.

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tattoo chef · Post by **tattoo chef** » Mon Dec 11, 2017 6:50 pm

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