DAIWA TD BLACK LTD SPIN

DAIWA TD BLACK LTD SPIN

DAIWA TD BLACK LTD SPIN

TD BLACK LTD REEL SEAT

TD BLACK LTD REEL SEAT

TD BLACK LTD REEL SEAT

TD BLACK LTD REEL SEAT

TD BLACK LTD GUIDE

TD BLACK LTD GUIDE

TD BLACK LTD GRIP

TD BLACK LTD GRIP

Fishing rods are one of the hardest items I do to get perfect. The combination of a slim tubular items with multiple colours, metals, cork or eva etc make it challenging. I began shooting them during film days before digital, my setup still remains the same… a fully custom made Lightbox. The new TD series was a bit more challenging with the combination of matt black paint , chrome silver, cork and polished black metal making exposure/lighting a bit more different. Black needed to be black and the chrome needed to show its metallic surface and texture without blowing any highlights.

Camera: Nikon Z7
Lens: Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED and Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED
ISO: 64
Exposure Mode: manual
Aperture f11
Speed: 1/250th second
Notes:
Lighting  Godox AD600 PRO with Aurora 52 inch soft box and custom made Lightbox