Insect Macros
Posted 30/07/2011 - 23:04
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DrOrloff wrote:
1 1/60th f8 ISO 400, 75%
2 1/60th f9 ISO 400, 90%
3 1/50th f7.1 ISO 400, 44%
4 1/250th f8 ISO 400, 73%
5 1/4 f14 ISO 100, 42%
6 0.3 f16 ISO 400, 52%
7 0.4 f16 ISO 100, 60%
8 1/125th f8 ISO 400 87%
% is the cropped/original ratio on the longest edge. 3,5 and 6 are very small subjects and larger crops than I would like - I set myself a minimum limit of 2000 pixels longest edge. I'm starting to experiment with other options to get closer, but it's damned difficult though.
Many thanks - very useful information.Kenty wrote:
Super shots. Did you use a tripod or was your camera hand held? Also, approximately, how much cropping was there.
Roughly what F stop and speed did you use?
I need to improve my macro photography and your comments should help me.
Cheers.....John
Thanks. The metallic fly was handheld (but in prone position resting on elbows), the rest with a tripod.Super shots. Did you use a tripod or was your camera hand held? Also, approximately, how much cropping was there.
Roughly what F stop and speed did you use?
I need to improve my macro photography and your comments should help me.
Cheers.....John
1 1/60th f8 ISO 400, 75%
2 1/60th f9 ISO 400, 90%
3 1/50th f7.1 ISO 400, 44%
4 1/250th f8 ISO 400, 73%
5 1/4 f14 ISO 100, 42%
6 0.3 f16 ISO 400, 52%
7 0.4 f16 ISO 100, 60%
8 1/125th f8 ISO 400 87%
% is the cropped/original ratio on the longest edge. 3,5 and 6 are very small subjects and larger crops than I would like - I set myself a minimum limit of 2000 pixels longest edge. I'm starting to experiment with other options to get closer, but it's damned difficult though.
Cheers...John
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My Kit
K5 & 18-55 Kit lens, K7, Pentax 18-250mm lens, Sigma 10-20mm lens, Sigma 105mm Macro lens, Pentax 50mm 1.7 lens, Cokin P Series Filters
Posted 31/07/2011 - 08:50
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Charlotte wrote:
Perfect pictures as always DrO.
The 'thing' on the blackberry is an assassin bug larvae if anyone wants to know.
Kind regards
Charlotte
Many thanks.Perfect pictures as always DrO.
The 'thing' on the blackberry is an assassin bug larvae if anyone wants to know.
Kind regards
Charlotte
Chris R
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Posted 31/07/2011 - 11:23
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Brilliant, dr. I've been trying to improve my macro shots and, as I have been doing so, I've been watching you improve at a faster rate. Infuriating but inspiring. It's always something to aspire to.
I can see a 1.7x converter will be on my (long) shopping list.
Cheers,
DS
I can see a 1.7x converter will be on my (long) shopping list.
Cheers,
DS
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Posted 31/07/2011 - 19:15
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Very nice, I especially like the grasshopper and the second fly.
I wish I could get the macro out, and was hoping that the wonderful garden Jackie has made from sratch here in Doha would attract some bugs, but alas, it seems there's no bugs here save the occassional mosquito
I wish I could get the macro out, and was hoping that the wonderful garden Jackie has made from sratch here in Doha would attract some bugs, but alas, it seems there's no bugs here save the occassional mosquito
Posted 31/07/2011 - 21:08
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Thanks all for the comments and Charlotte for the ID. I'd happily send some wasps over to you AG, they're driving us mad this year.
I'm still experimenting with the ideal set-up and settings for macro, it's a remarkably difficult thing and I have a lot of admiration for those who do it so well.
I'm still experimenting with the ideal set-up and settings for macro, it's a remarkably difficult thing and I have a lot of admiration for those who do it so well.
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Agree with Sean, 1,2 and 7 are the winners for me.
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George