Author Topic: Keycap & Keyboard Photography (Read 2175787 times)

tyvar1 · « **Reply #750 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 13:48:38 »

Quote from: baldgye on Tue, 07 October 2014, 05:02:49

I both love and hate this thread. So many really really nice pictures of cool boards, yet everyone reminds me how incomplete my life is without a proper camera...

Omg! I know exactly that feeling

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #751 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 14:55:05 »

Quote from: baldgye on Tue, 07 October 2014, 05:02:49

I both love and hate this thread. So many really really nice pictures of cool boards, yet everyone reminds me how incomplete my life is without a proper camera...

Quote from: Sent on Tue, 07 October 2014, 05:05:50

Brother...I feel you so much on this...so so much...

Quote from: tyvar1 on Tue, 07 October 2014, 13:48:38

Omg! I know exactly that feeling

I can't wait for the day you guys get a decent camera and get some amazing photos because I know you guys have some awesome things that need to be photographed.

Quote from: JaccoW on Tue, 07 October 2014, 13:45:42

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GI Joe!

THAT IS CLEEEEEAAAAAAAAN!!!. Seriously awesome, dood. Love it. GMK TO BOOT!

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #752 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 14:56:10 »

I have the opposite problem of some here. Decent camera but horrible operator skills

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VesperSAINT · « **Reply #753 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:01:42 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 07 October 2014, 14:56:10

I have the opposite problem of some here. Decent camera but horrible operator skills .

But, ma nigga...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cptbadass/14253148021/sizes/k/

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #754 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:03:00 »

I've taken some really cool shots but I'm not consistent! I'm trying to be more consistent. The rest of the pictures in that album aren't that good imo.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #755 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:03:32 »

Battou62 · « **Reply #756 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:04:38 »

Quote from: VesperSAINT on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:01:42

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 07 October 2014, 14:56:10
I have the opposite problem of some here. Decent camera but horrible operator skills .

But, ma nigga...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cptbadass/14253148021/sizes/k/

JaccoW · « **Reply #757 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:05:04 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 07 October 2014, 14:56:10

I have the opposite problem of some here. Decent camera but horrible operator skills .

There is actually a lot you can do if you just have some proper lighting.
$30 in lights + $8 for batteries + $15 for charger + $2.50 for a mini tripod = $55 already gets you one of these, which is enough to seriously increase the quality of your photos.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #758 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:10:51 »

I actually have a really nice light that mistakemistake was kind enough to gift me Jaccow. The reason I don't use it is that I couldn't get a hang of how to setup the lighting so my shots always had tons of shadows in them that were odd looking. But you're right, I should setup some better lighting. Thanks for the tip

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VesperSAINT · « **Reply #759 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:15:57 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:03:00

I've taken some really cool shots but I'm not consistent! I'm trying to be more consistent. The rest of the pictures in that album aren't that good imo.

Just keep chuggin', brother. I think your photos are just fine but if you want to get better, it'll come with practice and time

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It's all about the second theme, King Klaxon. Mmmm those colors are so damn soft...

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Quote from: VesperSAINT on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:01:42
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 07 October 2014, 14:56:10
I have the opposite problem of some here. Decent camera but horrible operator skills :(.

But, ma nigga...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cptbadass/14253148021/sizes/k/

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Quote from: JaccoW on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:05:04

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 07 October 2014, 14:56:10
I have the opposite problem of some here. Decent camera but horrible operator skills .
There is actually a lot you can do if you just have some proper lighting.
$30 in lights + $8 for batteries + $15 for charger + $2.50 for a mini tripod = $55 already gets you one of these, which is enough to seriously increase the quality of your photos.
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+1

tyvar1 · « **Reply #760 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:25:17 »

Quote from: VesperSAINT on Tue, 07 October 2014, 14:55:05

Quote from: baldgye on Tue, 07 October 2014, 05:02:49
I both love and hate this thread. So many really really nice pictures of cool boards, yet everyone reminds me how incomplete my life is without a proper camera...
Quote from: Sent on Tue, 07 October 2014, 05:05:50
Brother...I feel you so much on this...so so much...
Quote from: tyvar1 on Tue, 07 October 2014, 13:48:38
Omg! I know exactly that feeling

I can't wait for the day you guys get a decent camera and get some amazing photos because I know you guys have some awesome things that need to be photographed.

Quote from: JaccoW on Tue, 07 October 2014, 13:45:42
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GI Joe!

THAT IS CLEEEEEAAAAAAAAN!!!. Seriously awesome, dood. Love it. GMK TO BOOT!

Thanks for your kind words! I really want a good camera :(

The_Beast · « **Reply #761 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:28:40 »

Encase they were missed:

IBM Boards

Clacks

Misc

Love to hear how I could make them better

JaccoW · « **Reply #762 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:29:33 »

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And then there is TJCaustin getting all ignored with his awesome HHKB conversion.

Great shots man

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #763 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:32:54 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:28:40

Encase they were missed:

IBM Boards

Clacks

Misc

Love to hear how I could make them better

What kind of lighting are you using? I think your photos are already great but with some better lighting, they'd be perfect!

Also, are you using a macro lens? For you keycap photos, I think you can zoom in a lil' or get closer to get DAT texture, breh

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Quote from: tjcaustin on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:03:32
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And then there is TJCaustin getting all ignored with his awesome HHKB conversion.

Great shots man

I NOTICED SENPAI!

tyvar1 · « **Reply #764 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:35:17 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:28:40

Encase they were missed:

IBM Boards

Clacks

Misc

Love to hear how I could make them better

Wow just wow!

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #765 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:52:13 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:03:32

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WOW. All I would ask for is a green GMK enter here. Absolutely superb. I'm really curious how the keys feel with GMK ABS rather than the ol' PBT.

Quote from: VesperSAINT on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:15:57

Quote from: JaccoW on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:05:04
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 07 October 2014, 14:56:10
I have the opposite problem of some here. Decent camera but horrible operator skills .
There is actually a lot you can do if you just have some proper lighting.
$30 in lights + $8 for batteries + $15 for charger + $2.50 for a mini tripod = $55 already gets you one of these, which is enough to seriously increase the quality of your photos.

+1

Yep. All about the lighting. You can take really great shots that require (near) zero post-processing if your lighting is spot-on.

CPTBadAss, you should hit me up sometime to talk about your lighting, we might be able to find a way to get rid of those pesky shadows.

Sent · « **Reply #766 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 16:39:23 »

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GI Joe!

Damn, I LOVE this shot.

The_Beast · « **Reply #767 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 17:19:09 »

Quote from: VesperSAINT on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:32:54

Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:28:40
Encase they were missed:

IBM Boards

Clacks

Misc

Love to hear how I could make them better

What kind of lighting are you using? I think your photos are already great but with some better lighting, they'd be perfect!

Also, are you using a macro lens? For you keycap photos, I think you can zoom in a lil' or get closer to get DAT texture, breh

5000k light up top wasn't very bright compared to the 120v 100 watt lights on the sides (more than likely in the incandescent range for color temp).

It's the stock lens. If I remember right it's a "EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens". Most of the shots are at 55mm, so full zoom. No macro lens because I'm renting this camera from the school for a photography class and because I'm sure they're expensive

All shots were on a tripod with a 2 second delay before taking the exposure. Aperture tended to be around F5.6-F6.3 and a 1/30 shutter speed. ISO always at 100.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #768 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 19:49:48 »

Quote from: JaccoW on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:05:04

$30 in lights + $8 for batteries + $15 for charger + $2.50 for a mini tripod = $55
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Can you give some hints on what to search for to find what you've got on your desk there? I've stumbled upon similar setups, but can't remember what search terms I used, and now all I'm finding are much bigger setups.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #769 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 19:53:49 »

I have a bit of a different set up, but I use

http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-150-Watt-Incandescent-Clamp-Light-CE-300PDQ/100354511?N=5yc1vZbm8p

and

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018OS06S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

In fact, I still have a pair of the bulbs that I'm not using at the moment. And I need to reattach the back of my light box

Booper · « **Reply #770 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 19:57:01 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 07 October 2014, 19:49:48

Quote from: JaccoW on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:05:04
$30 in lights + $8 for batteries + $15 for charger + $2.50 for a mini tripod = $55
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Can you give some hints on what to search for to find what you've got on your desk there? I've stumbled upon similar setups, but can't remember what search terms I used, and now all I'm finding are much bigger setups.

Not sure what all exactly he has, but it looks similar to one of these. You can mount it on camera or on a tripod and you can turn the brightness up and down. Comes in handy for a lot of different projects!
http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412729612&sr=8-1&keywords=neewer+cn+160+led+light

ComradeSniper · « **Reply #771 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 20:53:05 »

Did a little photo shoot with my SSK and AR15

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CPTBadAss · « **Reply #772 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 20:53:55 »

YES!!! SSK + AR15 has arrived

billnye · « **Reply #773 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 20:54:49 »

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Great pics! I like the industrial/functional feel of the photos.

At first when I saw you post in here I thought you had already gotten the Corsa

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HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #774 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 21:00:49 »

TA by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

tyvar1 · « **Reply #775 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 22:33:13 »

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This! What is this? Heaven?

hwood34 · « **Reply #776 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 22:37:07 »

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This! What is this? Heaven?

just heaven and some typewriter caps :thumb:

Sent · « **Reply #777 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 22:49:08 »

Triumph Adler caps are sexy. I still want to see the caps with the orange legends/sub-legends that Nubs mentioned.

tyvar1 · « **Reply #778 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 23:25:07 »

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This! What is this? Heaven?
just heaven and some typewriter caps :thumb:

where are the typewriters caps ;)

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #779 on:** Tue, 07 October 2014, 23:49:15 »

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http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33130.msg1493699#msg1493699

Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 07 October 2014, 17:19:09

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5000k light up top wasn't very bright compared to the 120v 100 watt lights on the sides (more than likely in the incandescent range for color temp).

It's the stock lens. If I remember right it's a "EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens". Most of the shots are at 55mm, so full zoom. No macro lens because I'm renting this camera from the school for a photography class and because I'm sure they're expensive

All shots were on a tripod with a 2 second delay before taking the exposure. Aperture tended to be around F5.6-F6.3 and a 1/30 shutter speed. ISO always at 100.

Oh wow! That setup is quite something! Hmmm maybe you're adding a lil' too much light directly on the subject? I think if you tried lowering the light levels and used a different form of light it'd help a little. The incandescent light you're using is most probably distorting with the color balance of your photos because of the yellowish light it gives off (I never use my ceiling light for my photos because I get a yellow-washed overall look). I think using white fluorescent lights will greatly help you.

JaccoW · « **Reply #780 on:** Wed, 08 October 2014, 00:48:32 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 07 October 2014, 19:49:48

Quote from: JaccoW on Tue, 07 October 2014, 15:05:04
$30 in lights + $8 for batteries + $15 for charger + $2.50 for a mini tripod = $55
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Can you give some hints on what to search for to find what you've got on your desk there? I've stumbled upon similar setups, but can't remember what search terms I used, and now all I'm finding are much bigger setups.

Nanguan CN-126 light + Sony NP-FM500H battery +
Dual channel charger for Sony NP-FM500H +
Mini Portable Tripod

X2 if you want a dual setup. ;)

I have had one of these batteries fail. It doesn't hold a charge for more than a couple of minutes but the other one can go weeks with occasional use without recharging.

Sent · « **Reply #781 on:** Wed, 08 October 2014, 00:51:08 »

Quote from: JaccoW on Wed, 08 October 2014, 00:48:32

Nanguan CN-126 light + Sony NP-FM500H battery +
Dual channel charger for Sony NP-FM500H +
Mini Portable Tripod

X2 if you want a dual setup.

I have had one of these batteries fail. It doesn't hold a charge for more than a couple of minutes but the other one can go weeks with occasional use without recharging.

Oooohhhhh, this is useful...

HipsterPunks · « **Reply #782 on:** Wed, 08 October 2014, 11:31:42 »

HendyZone · « **Reply #783 on:** Wed, 08 October 2014, 22:39:50 »

Coffee Time

HipsterPunks · « **Reply #784 on:** Wed, 08 October 2014, 23:08:08 »

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great photo! i had no idea that set was so gorgeous. The brown has a nice vintage touch and that background makes me feel like im in the 70's. Cool mood man :thumb:

noisyturtle · « **Reply #785 on:** Thu, 09 October 2014, 01:31:47 »

Michael · « **Reply #786 on:** Thu, 09 October 2014, 02:11:50 »

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I don't see a 'K3' on the bottom. Clearly fake.

tyvar1 · « **Reply #787 on:** Thu, 09 October 2014, 02:13:48 »

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That keycap set is so gorgeous!

CommonCurt · « **Reply #788 on:** Thu, 09 October 2014, 02:22:24 »

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I don't see a 'K3' on the bottom. Clearly fake.

Hahaha.

madhias · « **Reply #789 on:** Thu, 09 October 2014, 02:58:41 »

The glued membranes (or at least i can't really separate them or even dissolve them from the metal plate) of a '86 Model M. Funky colors because of the metal plate which is completely different to all my other Model M's:

HendyZone · « **Reply #790 on:** Thu, 09 October 2014, 04:30:05 »

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Quote from: HendyZone on Wed, 08 October 2014, 22:39:50
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great photo! i had no idea that set was so gorgeous. The brown has a nice vintage touch and that background makes me feel like im in the 70's. Cool mood man :thumb:

Thanks Hips :thumb: :thumb:

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I don't see a 'K3' on the bottom. Clearly fake.

LOL Hahahah :))

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Quote from: HendyZone on Wed, 08 October 2014, 22:39:50
Coffee Time :cool:
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That keycap set is so gorgeous!

Yeah coffee set is amazing

rowdy · « **Reply #791 on:** Thu, 09 October 2014, 19:28:16 »

Quote from: HendyZone on Wed, 08 October 2014, 22:39:50

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That Coffee set is nice, and Cherry legends is a bonus. I just wish I'd had the funds to get one.

HPE1000 · « **Reply #792 on:** Sat, 11 October 2014, 13:54:40 »

HendyZone · « **Reply #793 on:** Sat, 11 October 2014, 14:04:42 »

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That Coffee set is nice, and Cherry legends is a bonus. I just wish I'd had the funds to get one.

Yeah rowdy, i hope you will get one soon ;)

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You need more LoD

Nice photo as always

HPE1000 · « **Reply #794 on:** Sat, 11 October 2014, 14:09:31 »

Quote from: HendyZone on Sat, 11 October 2014, 14:04:42

Quote from: rowdy on Thu, 09 October 2014, 19:28:16
Quote from: HendyZone on Wed, 08 October 2014, 22:39:50
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That Coffee set is nice, and Cherry legends is a bonus. I just wish I'd had the funds to get one.

Yeah rowdy, i hope you will get one soon ;)

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You need more LoD
Nice photo as always

Thank you, really liking that coffee set as well. I would love one but I just don't know what I would put it on. (I am addicted to coffee

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I don't know if there are any other LOD keycaps out there, I think I saw someone with a messed up one where the face was upside down but I don't think there are any others.

Have you posted the full picture from your avatar before? Not sure if I missed it or anything.

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #795 on:** Sat, 11 October 2014, 16:20:42 »

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Knowing how SA feels... this photo is so much butter... It looks so smooth to touch...

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Coffee Time :cool:
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Quote from: madhias on Thu, 09 October 2014, 02:58:41

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Aww yeaa. I need to do a bolt mod on my Model M sooon.

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Sent · « **Reply #796 on:** Sat, 11 October 2014, 17:49:17 »

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This pic makes me laugh. I love that face.

epzy · « **Reply #797 on:** Sun, 12 October 2014, 12:30:20 »

Just a random picture of the things residing on my desk as of now.

DSC_5945 by epzyy, on Flickr

madhias · « **Reply #798 on:** Sun, 12 October 2014, 13:07:26 »

Quote from: epzy on Sun, 12 October 2014, 12:30:20

Just a random picture of the things residing on my desk as of now.

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DSC_5945 by epzyy, on Flickr

Nomnomnom Maoam! Is this a aluminum replacement case for a Realforce 87U board?

madhias · « **Reply #799 on:** Sun, 12 October 2014, 13:07:42 »

Quote from: madhias on Sun, 12 October 2014, 13:07:26

Quote from: epzy on Sun, 12 October 2014, 12:30:20
Just a random picture of the things residing on my desk as of now.

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DSC_5945 by epzyy, on Flickr

Nomnomnom Maoam! Is this an aluminum replacement case for a Realforce 87U board?

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