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Comment by Clarky posted on First shots with the Bigma at 12/02/2008 - 20:35
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At least you don't need to lift weights if you have a Bigma
In the first one you seem to have focussed behind the bird, the second one is better as far as focussing goes.
Were you using a tripod or trying handheld?
Whilst it is possible to use the beast handheld it is really tough to get the focus right (not to mention exhausting). I used it handheld on my whale watching trip because a tripod would have been useless on the boat but normally I use my tripod. I even got a better tripod for it as it was too heavy for the old one!
I probably was focusing behind it, I had it on my monopod and zoomed out to 500mm I was flopping around like a fish out of water At least you don't need to lift weights if you have a Bigma
In the first one you seem to have focussed behind the bird, the second one is better as far as focussing goes.
Were you using a tripod or trying handheld?
Whilst it is possible to use the beast handheld it is really tough to get the focus right (not to mention exhausting). I used it handheld on my whale watching trip because a tripod would have been useless on the boat but normally I use my tripod. I even got a better tripod for it as it was too heavy for the old one!
I hope to get out with the tripod and give it a proper workout, just need some descent weather and time to do it.
My tripod is the 055xproB with a 488rc4 head, it should handle it ok.
Comment by Clarky posted on First shots with the Bigma at 12/02/2008 - 10:29
I found an hour to get out and give the bigma a test drive. It was a little overcast and i didn't get too many winners.
A little soft but the best i could get.
All the way at 500mm
f11
1/125
iso 200
I could'nt resist the bug and the lizard.
310mm
f19
1/60
iso200
I need more practise with it and boy it ain't half heavy
A little soft but the best i could get.
All the way at 500mm
f11
1/125
iso 200
I could'nt resist the bug and the lizard.
310mm
f19
1/60
iso200
I need more practise with it and boy it ain't half heavy
Comment by Clarky posted on First shots with the Bigma at 12/02/2008 - 09:45
I think its a very good shot and the mesh doesn't detract from the scene at all. What lens did you use :
Maybe a touch of sharpening will set it off more.
Hope you don't mind
Maybe a touch of sharpening will set it off more.
Hope you don't mind
Comment by Clarky posted on Local? wildlife at 12/02/2008 - 00:03
Hi Ava, and welcome to the forum.
Any good book store will have books specific to CS3, I have the book Adobe CS2 on demand which has about 500pages and i paid about 20quid for it.
If i recall there is a Photoshop for dummies you can also purchase
Hope this helps
Any good book store will have books specific to CS3, I have the book Adobe CS2 on demand which has about 500pages and i paid about 20quid for it.
If i recall there is a Photoshop for dummies you can also purchase
Hope this helps
Comment by Clarky posted on Photoshop CS3- any good books? at 11/02/2008 - 22:51
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I too have the Ds, and am debating what to do. I really like the Ds, and am quite happy with it most of the time, though weathersealing would be a big plus for me, especially as I am going to White Sands NM in May!
I would prefer the K200D from a size and weight point of view, but I don't want the Pentamirror viewfinder.
I have found a shop in Holland offering the K20D for a good price on pre order, but do I really want 14MP? They also have a "pro package" with the two star lenses and the K20D for €400 more than the same package with the K10D. €100 an MP
I see the Ds on offer here occasionally but for only about €250. Luckily he who pays the bills wants to take mine over.
Decisions decisions. I hate making them.
Do it Gwyn get the K20 you know you want it There i have made the decision for you. Thats one headache out of the way, now you just have to get the money and sorry but i can't help you there I too have the Ds, and am debating what to do. I really like the Ds, and am quite happy with it most of the time, though weathersealing would be a big plus for me, especially as I am going to White Sands NM in May!
I would prefer the K200D from a size and weight point of view, but I don't want the Pentamirror viewfinder.
I have found a shop in Holland offering the K20D for a good price on pre order, but do I really want 14MP? They also have a "pro package" with the two star lenses and the K20D for €400 more than the same package with the K10D. €100 an MP
I see the Ds on offer here occasionally but for only about €250. Luckily he who pays the bills wants to take mine over.
Decisions decisions. I hate making them.
Comment by Clarky posted on what is the difference between.. at 11/02/2008 - 22:58
Love is: Goofing off with your daughter. Taken at the zoo
Comment by Clarky posted on Weekly Competition No. 32: "Love is . . . . ." at 17/02/2008 - 02:18
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With the results you get already I would have to really think about what gain I would get for the outlay on the new equipment. You're blowing us all away now with the fantastic quality of your macro shots, could you expect a significant improvement for the significant amount of money spent?
I think a ring flash would be a benefit to any macro kit. Dan thinks they make the shot look flat and that maybe the case but for the 50quid i spent on the one i got i think its worth having a look at. I haven't got it yet but hope to see it this week, and put it through its paces. With the results you get already I would have to really think about what gain I would get for the outlay on the new equipment. You're blowing us all away now with the fantastic quality of your macro shots, could you expect a significant improvement for the significant amount of money spent?
As for the new lens (Pentax D-FA 100mm) i got that on a whim at a good price and as my Tamron only went down to 1.2 i thought why not
If its not up to the Tamrons standard i don't think i will lose anything on a re-sale.
I guess to answer your question i like to experiment and i am happy with the shots i am getting but i still think there is improvment to be made.
Comment by Clarky posted on Which Macro ring flash at 24/02/2008 - 04:09
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This thread was posted before i found the AF080C, when i missed the AF 140C i went for the latter. Dwight-Morton wrote:
agreed with all points but when will PENTAX make a ring light which allows us to use their new toy PTTL which their other flashes have.
anyhow have a wonderful day everyone, and keep me posted about this.
There really isn't much point in P-TTL for macro work. Much better to work manually.agreed with all points but when will PENTAX make a ring light which allows us to use their new toy PTTL which their other flashes have.
anyhow have a wonderful day everyone, and keep me posted about this.
G
Comment by Clarky posted on Which Macro ring flash at 24/02/2008 - 02:21
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Pentax have always had a ring flash and I understood that a new version was in preparation. I think it's somewhat overdue...
I have to agree. Pentax have always had a ring flash and I understood that a new version was in preparation. I think it's somewhat overdue...
Well the Pentax AF140C flash i was watching on Ebay went for US$380
So i need to find a good alternative, any recommendations John :
Comment by Clarky posted on Which Macro ring flash at 13/02/2008 - 07:13
Mx veteran your right also it was about 100ft but the hood wasn't hitting its beak, it was close but not that close