Photography
Andy_Mac's quest for superior watch photography with the iPhone 15 Pro, specifically featuring his Seddiqi Edition Doxa, opens a timely discussion for collectors. As smartphone cameras evolve, understanding their nuances is crucial for capturing the intricate details of luxury timepieces. This thread provides practical advice to elevate everyday wrist shots into magazine-worthy images.
A friend asked about an under the radar diver to buy and wear whilst travelling. I pointed him in the Doxa direction. He chose the Sub 200 π
My tips would be: 1) Avoid getting into macro mode. The iPhone minimum focus distance is quite important, so with the 1x lens the watch looks too small. Therefore it's tempting to get closer, but if you do so, the iPhone automatically switches from the 1x lens to the 0,5x lens (ultra wide), and this "macro" mode heavily distorts the angles. In the settings of the Camera app, you can turn on Macro Control, as explained in the screenshot. 2) Avoid cropping too much into your image, as seems to be
The 12 was way easier. But 14 and 15 Pros can make very beautiful shots once you understand how to really take advantage of them.
Sharper I think π€ Cheers π»
When lighting is low, the iPhone tends to compensate with some artificial overprocessing. Another tip: if you want to do real macros with your iPhone, buy a macro lens suitable for it. It enables to use the 1x lens (which is the best one) to do real optical (and not digital) clos ups. Apexel macro lens purchased from Amazon Shot with the macro lens set on the 1x lens
I had a macro for my old phone, but tbh it didnβt fit well. However, coincidentally a new macro is on the cards! ππ
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