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I use it when shooting macro as it helps pull details out of shadow. I don't use it when shooting birds as it introduces too much noise for me. I think it depends on the situation as to whether it's a good idea or not.

Comment by chirpy posted on D-Range - to use or not to use? at 26/06/2009 - 10:21

Many thanks for the kind comments. My favourite of the bunch was the last one

Comment by chirpy posted on Wonderful world of insects at 25/06/2009 - 11:44

I've had much more time using the AF160FC with the Sigma 180mm Macro lens and am now getting more used to the combination. Here're a few of my recent photo's taken in a local woods a short walk from home.

All taken on a monopod at 1/180s, f/16, ISO200 (EDR enabled) on the K20D:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chirpy_uk/3447331094/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chirpy_uk/3576520190/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chirpy_uk/3578166305/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chirpy_uk/3585331520/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chirpy_uk/3632329674/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chirpy_uk/3642792449/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chirpy_uk/3653786964/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chirpy_uk/3646677678/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chirpy_uk/3563756744/

Comment by chirpy posted on Wonderful world of insects at 24/06/2009 - 22:21

I use a Gitzo GM2541 and love it because it is so light, but still strong (Carbon Fibre). Not as short as your Manfrotto, though. However, I use it with a ball-head and lean it when I need to get lower (I use mine mostly for insect and plant macros). It's forever stuck in sand, mud, water and hasn't seized once. Pricey, mind.

Comment by chirpy posted on Monopod suggestions? at 14/06/2009 - 21:52

I've been down this path. A very good diffuser as Don advocates will work for many situations for insects in the field. However, there will be times when this really doesn't work. For this reason I've gone down the route of the AF160FC ringflash and haven't looked back. It's is extremely convenient and easy to use compared to off-camera flash setups for this type of photography.

Comment by chirpy posted on What lighting for Macro at 10/06/2009 - 17:49

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Comment by chirpy posted on What type of camera are you? at 09/06/2009 - 17:48

The pupal case shows it's the Large White. That's a fun find, a great story and some lovely shots of it

Comment by chirpy posted on My good deed for the day at 09/06/2009 - 10:46

I'm getting quite interested in the HDR option now too in the K-7. I've not done much of the type of photography where you would use it, so it would be a nice new challenge for me. Most of the in-camera K-7 HDR shots I've seen on the web so far show off the feature very nicely.

Comment by chirpy posted on K-7 HDR 1st Test at 08/06/2009 - 12:06

Wonderful photo's. seals1.jpg is easily my favourite.

Comment by chirpy posted on Norfolk Holiday - Wildlife at 08/04/2009 - 22:16

That Pentax 35mm macro is certainly meant to be a lovely lens. I'd imagine it would be great for flowers and the like.

Comment by chirpy posted on Best Macro Lense ? at 02/04/2009 - 22:26

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