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Comment by aminstar posted on Macro stack attempt at 17/02/2009 - 11:55
Mike
Wow, that is impressive. The stacking process is just a simple task, as the main aspect is getting the subjects right, and it seems you have achieved it to the minute details. I am impressed.
As always its not the tools at our disposal that matters, its who handles it. I will give it a shot again, but no way I will get close to that.
Mind if I hijack your thread to upload one that I tried to play a bit with the light under indoor lighting limitations?
Once again, great photo, love the red colour and the great details on it
Wow, that is impressive. The stacking process is just a simple task, as the main aspect is getting the subjects right, and it seems you have achieved it to the minute details. I am impressed.
As always its not the tools at our disposal that matters, its who handles it. I will give it a shot again, but no way I will get close to that.
Mind if I hijack your thread to upload one that I tried to play a bit with the light under indoor lighting limitations?
Once again, great photo, love the red colour and the great details on it
Comment by aminstar posted on Macro stack attempt at 17/02/2009 - 11:31
Stefan,
Great to hear back from you . Keep snapping and let's see some of those photos.
I have been diving into macros at the moment, weather not being so great to take my 55-300 for a good spin. But been enjoying macros at the moment and learning a lot.
Am off to get the magnifier eye piece that I have learnt now I can make full use of it. Never thought the day would come that I would opt for manual focusing instead of AF but as I spent the time doing macros I started finding more in control using MF. So the eye piece will come as a great addition to the kit.
Off to SRS now .
Amin
Great to hear back from you . Keep snapping and let's see some of those photos.
I have been diving into macros at the moment, weather not being so great to take my 55-300 for a good spin. But been enjoying macros at the moment and learning a lot.
Am off to get the magnifier eye piece that I have learnt now I can make full use of it. Never thought the day would come that I would opt for manual focusing instead of AF but as I spent the time doing macros I started finding more in control using MF. So the eye piece will come as a great addition to the kit.
Off to SRS now .
Amin
Comment by aminstar posted on Water droplets on Lenses and Camera Body at 16/02/2009 - 11:13
They look great to me. Number 2 being the favourite one
Comment by aminstar posted on Thought I'd have a stab at a sunset ! at 16/02/2009 - 06:11
misiek_knm wrote:
I though about Kata 3n1 series, probably -30 or -20. They are a bit expensive though and I would prefer to have it in my hands before buying. I hope I'll find some in Nottingham.
I have the 3N1, the 20 and it is enough to fit only my gear, and my last acquisition, the flash fits there already pushing it in.I though about Kata 3n1 series, probably -30 or -20. They are a bit expensive though and I would prefer to have it in my hands before buying. I hope I'll find some in Nottingham.
Look at my kit and you can calculate if the 20 is enough. I definitely wouldn't be able to fit anything else nor any extra stuff that you mention you would like to carry for your walks. The only things that will fit on those side pockets are stuff like the reverse and coupling rings, the wireless remote etc. Anything else you would be compromising how to fit it in.
I definitely underestimated my LBA when I went for one of these. If I had an option again I would go for the 30 one.
But don't get me wrong, I love the 20. Its just small enough for me to take just what I need for short trips and knowing for example I won't need certain lenses or the flash so I leave it behind. Some of you dont like to do that risking the fact you might suddenly need something and have left it behind. Mine is not the case.
But I certainly will be on the lookout for a bigger one.
I did though love the features and the material of the kata 3N1. But if I had a chance again I would go for the 30 one instead of the 20. Also the 30 one can take a laptop, which would be a bonus.
Hope this helps.
Amin
Comment by aminstar posted on Rucksack recommendations at 15/02/2009 - 18:34
Anvh wrote:
Hi Amin, long time no see I don't have internet at home cuz we are switching providers
As far as i know it shouldn't be much of a problem besides the obvious things as rust and fungus if you don't let the lens dry probable. Be aware though that the water can go from the lens into the camera or through the lens mount.
Hi StefanHi Amin, long time no see I don't have internet at home cuz we are switching providers
As far as i know it shouldn't be much of a problem besides the obvious things as rust and fungus if you don't let the lens dry probable. Be aware though that the water can go from the lens into the camera or through the lens mount.
Yup, I was wondering where you have been hiding? Usually you are a prolific user of this forum and you are great at entertaining us with your comments. Or perhaps your exams got the better of you and you go so stressed you decided to take a breather from photography , which somehow I doubted that this would be the case anyway.
Regarding the water droplets, its mainly on top of the extension barrel on the lens that gets it and I get afraid that while zooming the water disperses inside the lens. Am sure the part of the mount of the lens doesn't get these droplets, and this was only during the days of the snow that I had this problem. I am not exactly keen on taking my kit when its drizling or raining . Much prefer the warm comfort of the house
Amin
Comment by aminstar posted on Water droplets on Lenses and Camera Body at 15/02/2009 - 17:50
shim wrote:
Black backgrounds are OK Amin.... just make the foreground a bit more interesting.
Look at the pictures of the White Lotus Flower and leaf at the bottom of the page here
shim
ShimBlack backgrounds are OK Amin.... just make the foreground a bit more interesting.
Look at the pictures of the White Lotus Flower and leaf at the bottom of the page here
shim
That lotus does look enhanced with that black background, in my very limited experienced opinion I have to admit it.
When I decided to try the black background was more encouraged by this link
Comment by aminstar posted on On the path to Macros at 15/02/2009 - 13:22
Mike-P wrote:
I think if you are going to get into stacking then a macro rail may be the way to go.
Mike,I think if you are going to get into stacking then a macro rail may be the way to go.
Excuse my ignorance , but hey, if I dont ask I won't learn, and you all here have been extremely kind, helpful and very patient, and I have mentioned this several times before and will keep on saying it.
I had to google to find out what a macro rail is , so saving your effort in trying to explain what it is, besides, the name is more or less self explanatory. But my question is, in what way would one be more useful compared to for example the way I have been focusing? By manually moving and focusing on each plane?
A brief explanation from you would definitely enlighten me more on this.
I definitely love macro and getting to like it more as time goes. Would love to keep on improving it so anything that is reasonable within the budget and won't get me having cold dinners from the wife for a long period of time I would want to consider it .
thanks
Amin
Comment by aminstar posted on On the path to Macros at 15/02/2009 - 12:36
I am still getting to grips with it. It just has quite a few variables to take into account. But seems the more I practice the more I am getting the hang of it. Hence just forgetting the other parameters like background and choice of subject into the second plan, for the moment.
I am just scavanging the house for anything that is worth snapping .
The technique seems to really enhance subjects that are more three dimensional in shape and aparently there is a way of getting a 3D model enhanced view out of the subject. I will be thrilled if I can get it to work . It will give a totally different perspective to objects with that appearence.
Off to scavange the house again
I am just scavanging the house for anything that is worth snapping .
The technique seems to really enhance subjects that are more three dimensional in shape and aparently there is a way of getting a 3D model enhanced view out of the subject. I will be thrilled if I can get it to work . It will give a totally different perspective to objects with that appearence.
Off to scavange the house again
Comment by aminstar posted on On the path to Macros at 15/02/2009 - 11:59
Mike-P wrote:
As I was told a few times when I first started macro shooting, it's not just about how close or sharp you can get .. the subject/background has got to be interesting as well.
Fully agree with that point Mike. Implementing the principles as a newbie on all those aspects put together is the challenge for me. As I was told a few times when I first started macro shooting, it's not just about how close or sharp you can get .. the subject/background has got to be interesting as well.
But that's where your experience and advice become extremely helpful to me. And they have helped me in confidence too.
Thanks again
Comment by aminstar posted on On the path to Macros at 15/02/2009 - 11:43
What lens did you use for that image? I cant access EXIF data from the image.
This one Suffered a bit with lack of light, at least that's what I think. With my limited abilities I find hard to compose it properly and get the best out of it. I will try again outside by taking it in the garden and see if the outlook changes.