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Today's question from Zak B. is, "I'm an avid collector and sometimes like to photograph my watches, but the reflections can be a nightmare. What's the best way to fix that?"
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Watch 1 - Nomos Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Magma: https://nomos-glashuette.com/en-us/watches/new-releases/club-worldtimer-limited-edition
Watch 2 - Brew Metric Chrono Taxi: https://www.brew-watches.com/products/metric-chrono-taxi
00:00 Intro
01:30 Diffuse vs. Specular Reflection
02:52 Watch Under Room Lights
03:41 Watch Prep Tips
04:52 The Light Cone
06:29 Light Cone With a Softbox
08:19 Sunglasses Test
09:51 Adding Accent Lights
12:57 Limitations
14:45 Final Thoughts
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✘ GEAR USED:
V-FLAT WORLD Light Cone, Medium: https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/f87gt
V-FLAT WORLD Light Cone, all sizes: https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/sz6y6
SmallRig RM-03 Macro LED Light: https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/glaq7
SmallRig RM-03 3-Light Kit: https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/4jr5v
Glow 48" EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox: https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/vntz4
Godox KNOWLED M300R RGB LED Monolight: https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/b7qg8
Canon EOS R5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/156ho
Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM Lens https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/akyjm
Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 tripod: https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/wivpr
Manfrotto 496 Center Ball Head: https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/c4f1f
✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:
Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/cle86
Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/no43c
Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/tfa9g
Godox KNOWLED M300BI Bi Color LED Light https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/zcrju
Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48") https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/fghrb
Prograde cards and readers https://dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/eizdl
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