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Comment by Mannesty posted on Useless topic at 17/10/2009 - 15:43
simonarthurs wrote:
Mannesty, I'm guessing this spider is a tiny bit larger than our common garden spiders ?!?
It's not at all a tiny bit larger, it's hugely larger, and I admit it's not a fair comparison. The bigger they are the easier they are to photograph. My specimen was about 4 inches long including legs. See a few more images here.Mannesty, I'm guessing this spider is a tiny bit larger than our common garden spiders ?!?
It's one of the tarantula family and I found it wandering about around our house during the summer. I couldn't resist a few shots and it was very obliging. It's now living happily (I hope) where nobody will swat it with a rolled up newspaper.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Spider Photos Feedback at 17/10/2009 - 13:09
I've got two swimming pools to clean today. Thank god the sun is shining . . . again.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Useless topic at 17/10/2009 - 10:46
One more tip . . . get closer, they don't bite or sting.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Spider Photos Feedback at 17/10/2009 - 10:17
simonarthurs wrote:
Thanks
I'm using a sigma macro lens and also my tamron on macro setting and I've been experimenting between F4-F13
Have you tried changing the ISO at all? I've tended to keep it on ISO100
I was also going to experiment with a reflector
Don't be afraid to go up to ISO 400. With more light you should get apertures down to f16 or below and you'll get greater DOF. Unless you are after a particular effect, I'd say f4 is too large an aperture for macro.Thanks
I'm using a sigma macro lens and also my tamron on macro setting and I've been experimenting between F4-F13
Have you tried changing the ISO at all? I've tended to keep it on ISO100
I was also going to experiment with a reflector
BTW, your subjects are two Orb Spiders, one male and one female.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Spider Photos Feedback at 17/10/2009 - 08:56
A very good series, well done.
To get more of the spider in focus you'll need a smaller aperture and some extra light. A macro ring light can be expensive but there are cheaper options.
To get more of the spider in focus you'll need a smaller aperture and some extra light. A macro ring light can be expensive but there are cheaper options.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Spider Photos Feedback at 17/10/2009 - 00:36
An essential piece of kit in my opinion. I use a Sekonic Flash Master L-358.
If you want perfect exposures every time, and you know how to use one properly, it's invaluable.
When every shot is exposed properly, you don't have to make so many adjustments in PP.
FWIW, I also use a grey card or Expodisk for white balance. That's two fewer adjustments I have to make on the PC.
If you want perfect exposures every time, and you know how to use one properly, it's invaluable.
When every shot is exposed properly, you don't have to make so many adjustments in PP.
FWIW, I also use a grey card or Expodisk for white balance. That's two fewer adjustments I have to make on the PC.
Comment by Mannesty posted on light meter at 16/10/2009 - 14:17
johnriley wrote:
Classified Ads will have to be monitored more closely because they are getting very clogged up with chatter and commentary that has nothing to do with the sale.
When they go off track any non-relevant posts are likely to be removed. It's very unfair on sellers and potential buyers if there's a mass of posts from those not intending to buy.
Caveat Emptor in all cases of course, but jumping to conclusions isn't right either.
So in the situation were A N Other registers as a user here and offers a piece of gear that another member here has a good idea, or even knows, that the item is to be steered clear of, and says so to avoid another member from wasting their money. What is likely to happen from a moderators point of view.Classified Ads will have to be monitored more closely because they are getting very clogged up with chatter and commentary that has nothing to do with the sale.
When they go off track any non-relevant posts are likely to be removed. It's very unfair on sellers and potential buyers if there's a mass of posts from those not intending to buy.
Caveat Emptor in all cases of course, but jumping to conclusions isn't right either.
I think the recent K-7 for sale thread is a good example. Amin may well have met with the seller, but he didn't hand over any money. Who's to know that the seller didn't have a couple of mates waiting round the corner. It does happen. For that reason I think Amin was unusually dumb to go ahead with the meet.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Classified Adverts at 16/10/2009 - 09:26
max11 wrote:
Is there any free software to work with raw?
Yes. Download RawTherapee from here. For image manipulation after conversion you can download The Gimp from here.Is there any free software to work with raw?
Both are free and highly respected.
Comment by Mannesty posted on RAW/Tiff to Jpeg? at 15/10/2009 - 23:30
zee2ker wrote:
I have a K20D and I was wondering if anybody else has experienced this. I turn my camera on and nothing happens and the only way I can get it to go on is to take the battery out and re-insert it. It has happened a few times already.
Rick
You should post this as a new topic under the 'Troubleshooter' section as it's not relevant to this thread.I have a K20D and I was wondering if anybody else has experienced this. I turn my camera on and nothing happens and the only way I can get it to go on is to take the battery out and re-insert it. It has happened a few times already.
Rick
Comment by Mannesty posted on My Macro Kit at 15/10/2009 - 22:57
I'm enjoying a cup of tea and listening to the 'not F1 practice'.... it's pouring with rain at Interlagos