Big eyed Moth
Posted 05/03/2008 - 11:44
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That's one of your best yet, Clarky. Just shows you can't beat Pentax, though I'm sorry you had to buy non-Pentax-branded milk for the diffuser.
Perhaps you could have tried the bottom of an Asahi beer bottle.
G
Perhaps you could have tried the bottom of an Asahi beer bottle.
G
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Posted 05/03/2008 - 11:52
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That's one of your best yet, Clarky. Just shows you can't beat Pentax, though I'm sorry you had to buy non-Pentax-branded milk for the diffuser.
Perhaps you could have tried the bottom of an Asahi beer bottle.
G
Thanks George really getting the hang of it now That's one of your best yet, Clarky. Just shows you can't beat Pentax, though I'm sorry you had to buy non-Pentax-branded milk for the diffuser.
Perhaps you could have tried the bottom of an Asahi beer bottle.
G
(Asahi beer bottle)Is there such a thing :
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Posted 05/03/2008 - 11:56
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(Asahi beer bottle)Is there such a thing :
Indeed there is, it's one of Japan's most popular brands. Asahi means "rising sun", I believe, so it is an auspicious name, and used by lots of companies.George Lazarette wrote:
That's one of your best yet, Clarky. Just shows you can't beat Pentax, though I'm sorry you had to buy non-Pentax-branded milk for the diffuser.
Perhaps you could have tried the bottom of an Asahi beer bottle.
G
Thanks George really getting the hang of it now That's one of your best yet, Clarky. Just shows you can't beat Pentax, though I'm sorry you had to buy non-Pentax-branded milk for the diffuser.
Perhaps you could have tried the bottom of an Asahi beer bottle.
G
(Asahi beer bottle)Is there such a thing :
G
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Posted 05/03/2008 - 12:51
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That's a great photo. So, how did you end up fitting the "diffuser" to the ringflash?
Posted 05/03/2008 - 13:04
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Looks like you'll need to update your signature with "MBD" (Milk Bottle Diffuser)
Great shot
Matt
Great shot
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Posted 05/03/2008 - 13:05
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That's a great photo. So, how did you end up fitting the "diffuser" to the ringflash?
If you look carefully on the the black box protuding from the side of the ring. On the front is a small threaded hole which i suspect is designed for holding a difusser. Well i found a small screw to fit and just bolted it on. That's a great photo. So, how did you end up fitting the "diffuser" to the ringflash?
I made it in 2 pieces so i can slide it around and cover how ever much of the ring as i need. I can also just rotate it out of the way completly. Works a treat
I will post a pic when i get a chance.
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Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
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Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
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Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
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Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 05/03/2008 - 14:05
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Fabulous shot Clarky, the diffuser seems to work a treat!
The sun's attempting to poke its head around the clouds here as I type, so I may see if it brings any bugs out in a bit.
The sun's attempting to poke its head around the clouds here as I type, so I may see if it brings any bugs out in a bit.
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Posted 05/03/2008 - 17:52
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How did your MBD affect exposure, what adjustments did you need to make?
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Posted 05/03/2008 - 19:50
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Excellent Clarky! - and now for the newbie question: how do you achieve such an extreme out-of-focus backgroud at f/11? - is it due to a close focusing distance combined with the focal length of 100mm?
Best regards,
John
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K10D; smc P-FA 50mm F1.4; smc P-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL; smc P-F 70-210/4-5.6 ED
John
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K10D; smc P-FA 50mm F1.4; smc P-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL; smc P-F 70-210/4-5.6 ED
Posted 05/03/2008 - 20:08
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How did your MBD affect exposure, what adjustments did you need to make?
1 too 2 stops adjustment was all that was required.
How did your MBD affect exposure, what adjustments did you need to make?
Camera:|K-7|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 05/03/2008 - 20:14
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Excellent Clarky! - and now for the newbie question: how do you achieve such an extreme out-of-focus backgroud af f/11? - is it due to a close focusing distance combined with the focal length of 100mm?
JohnExcellent Clarky! - and now for the newbie question: how do you achieve such an extreme out-of-focus backgroud af f/11? - is it due to a close focusing distance combined with the focal length of 100mm?
It was getting on too twilight when i took the shot and yes the close focusing distance and the fact i neglected to mention i had a 36mm extension tube mounted as well. Sorry about that
Reading your post got me thinking and it all came back
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Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 05/03/2008 - 21:28
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... and yes the close focusing distance and the fact i neglected to mention i had a 36mm extension tube mounted as well. Sorry about that
Thanks for clearing that up Clarky - wasn't trying to be a nitpicker - just curious about what on earth could produce such a beautiful bokeh...and now I know
... and yes the close focusing distance and the fact i neglected to mention i had a 36mm extension tube mounted as well. Sorry about that
Best regards,
John
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K10D; smc P-FA 50mm F1.4; smc P-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL; smc P-F 70-210/4-5.6 ED
John
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jospan
K10D; smc P-FA 50mm F1.4; smc P-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL; smc P-F 70-210/4-5.6 ED
Posted 05/03/2008 - 22:26
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Yet another great picture mate.
I like the rainbow effect in its eye.
Regards
PaulM
I like the rainbow effect in its eye.
Regards
PaulM
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Posted 05/03/2008 - 23:33
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That diffuser certainly seems to have taken the harshness off - lovely shot, looks as though the full size would show plenty of detail.
Dan
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
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Taken with the Pentax D-FA 100mm + 36mm ext tube At f11, 1/125, iso 100 with Ring flash and newly manufactured difusser (old milk Bottle)
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|