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Comment by aminstar posted on Passion Fruit flower at 22/06/2009 - 16:35
Thanks Tel
Another one taken handheld, its a hoverfly if I am not mistaken , you see I am learning, fast I hope
Another one taken handheld, its a hoverfly if I am not mistaken , you see I am learning, fast I hope
Comment by aminstar posted on Passion Fruit flower at 22/06/2009 - 15:41
Can someone help me identify this little bug please?
Thank you
Image taken with Pentax 100mm Macro lens, handheld .
Must admit I didn't expect it to come nowhere near this focused. Snapped and thought better forget it. I was chasing it all over the ground and snapped a couple of shots, and this one seems usable
Thank you
Image taken with Pentax 100mm Macro lens, handheld .
Must admit I didn't expect it to come nowhere near this focused. Snapped and thought better forget it. I was chasing it all over the ground and snapped a couple of shots, and this one seems usable
Comment by aminstar posted on Passion Fruit flower at 22/06/2009 - 15:23
DOF gives it away isn't it Tel .
Yes, the benefit of stacking is I opened up till f/8 and to achieve all that focus on the second one I had to stop down at f/22, and it ruins the DOF.
Well spotted .
Gosh I missed doing these macros, good thing I was just walking pass the passion fruit plant in the back garden and spotted the first flower and couldn't resist grabbing my kit and taking these shots.
I tried with my DA*300 from precisely the same spots I took with the 100mm macro and in comparision I can clearly say that they are not close in IQ. I think it would be the same if I attempted with the DA*60-250 also, so from now on I know better . Won't waste my time attempting macros with the 300 or the zoom, having this 100mm macro lens has been absolute joy . Be it smoke, bubbles, droplets, its just been my most used lens
Yes, the benefit of stacking is I opened up till f/8 and to achieve all that focus on the second one I had to stop down at f/22, and it ruins the DOF.
Well spotted .
Gosh I missed doing these macros, good thing I was just walking pass the passion fruit plant in the back garden and spotted the first flower and couldn't resist grabbing my kit and taking these shots.
I tried with my DA*300 from precisely the same spots I took with the 100mm macro and in comparision I can clearly say that they are not close in IQ. I think it would be the same if I attempted with the DA*60-250 also, so from now on I know better . Won't waste my time attempting macros with the 300 or the zoom, having this 100mm macro lens has been absolute joy . Be it smoke, bubbles, droplets, its just been my most used lens
Comment by aminstar posted on Passion Fruit flower at 22/06/2009 - 15:12
six in the stack, and on the lower one 7 in the stack.
But you haven't still spotted the non stacked one from the two above, surely there ae plenty of signs in there
But you haven't still spotted the non stacked one from the two above, surely there ae plenty of signs in there
Comment by aminstar posted on Passion Fruit flower at 22/06/2009 - 14:55
First two are shots taken from the same spot. One image result of five stacked shots and the other just normal.
Can you spot the difference and also please let me know which one you think comes out better?
Really appreciate all your comments and critiques on all three images.
Thank you
All images taken with Pentax 100mm Macro
Can you spot the difference and also please let me know which one you think comes out better?
Really appreciate all your comments and critiques on all three images.
Thank you
All images taken with Pentax 100mm Macro
Comment by aminstar posted on Passion Fruit flower at 22/06/2009 - 14:27
this is turning funny really . I must have received a few, not sure, as whenever I see the subject and sometimes its still not clear I go to the content and the moment I realise its a scam e-mail my finger swiftly goes to the DEL button. Doesn't take much effort at all. And as I receive my mails on my Blackberry too when I see it there I do the same but instead of just delete I choose option to delete from server so it doesnt reach my Inbox in the PC when I open it.
I take reasonable precautions using softwares etc but you can't expect to never ever to get spam.
Hefty, Thordell, no need to be jealous, I can forward you a couple of them so you dont feel left out LOL.
Pick and choose, which investment you want, Nigerian? Ivory Coast? hmm I think there are some from Ghana too lol
I take reasonable precautions using softwares etc but you can't expect to never ever to get spam.
Hefty, Thordell, no need to be jealous, I can forward you a couple of them so you dont feel left out LOL.
Pick and choose, which investment you want, Nigerian? Ivory Coast? hmm I think there are some from Ghana too lol
Comment by aminstar posted on Scam Messages at 22/06/2009 - 13:33
If I were to turn off my internet or stop exploring sites or forums due to the number of spams then I my internet connection would just be always off.
Just like some of the members have commented above, just deal with it and take steps rather than letting it get on top of you and splashing complains like the first comment here. That was quite an entrance I must say again. In the Far West this is what we would call shooting through the holster without even drawing the gun .
Just like some of the members have commented above, just deal with it and take steps rather than letting it get on top of you and splashing complains like the first comment here. That was quite an entrance I must say again. In the Far West this is what we would call shooting through the holster without even drawing the gun .
Comment by aminstar posted on How to unsubscribe from this forum? at 22/06/2009 - 13:27
Anvh wrote:
Amin, I really don't question the quality of the DA*60-250 I question her purpose for me. It would never be able to replace the DA*50-135 since it's 10mm longer on the wide end and also need the f/2.8 for the dof and I love how the DA*50-135 renders photos at f/2.8, the DA*60-250 just don't have that.
So does no one here have the DA*200???
Looking through that angle Stefan then I fully agree with you, even that 10mm would be missed if you exchanged the DA*50-135 for the DA*60-250.Amin, I really don't question the quality of the DA*60-250 I question her purpose for me. It would never be able to replace the DA*50-135 since it's 10mm longer on the wide end and also need the f/2.8 for the dof and I love how the DA*50-135 renders photos at f/2.8, the DA*60-250 just don't have that.
So does no one here have the DA*200???
I am with you there, and I think that is a heck of a wise decision, and your requirement for the DA*200 also makes sense in this case. That DOF with that extra stop makes total sense.
Comment by aminstar posted on DA*200 anyone? at 22/06/2009 - 13:23
Unlocker wrote:
DA* 60-250 now £1149, glad I got mine ASAFP for £799!
Blimey, makes me want to sell my DA*60-250 DA* 60-250 now £1149, glad I got mine ASAFP for £799!
I will have to sit down and check if I should get rid of either the DA*300 or DA*60-250 . But again looking at the quality of the lenses and the prices the way they are shooting up I might just think I better keep them and keep using even if just sporadically
Comment by aminstar posted on SRS new prices at 22/06/2009 - 13:19
Martin, that one was a stacked one from seven images. I was lucky as there was no breeze today in the back garden, otherwise it wouldn't have worked well.
Got to get a focusing rail to help me with this, but seeing the prices they are going for I think it still doesn't justify me getting one. Unless someone has one who wants to sell it and I could grab a bargain .