My First Jumper
Jun 20, 2013 14:45:28 #
I got my 100 mm macro lens last year in the fall and didn't have much time to use it on bugs. I've taken it out and sort of become "obsessed" with macro photography. I have a lot to learn and a lot to practice, but thanks to this macro forum, I've learned a lot!
Canon 5dmkII, 100 mm, f-20, ISO 100, 1/125 sec., Kenko extenders, Canon ring flash
Jun 20, 2013 16:37:13 #
I have shot about 5000 through the 100mm you are ahead of me by a long way at the same point
Jun 20, 2013 16:43:56 #
You're off to a great start! Just keep shooting - and whenever you have a question, just ask.
I really like the second one - the carpenter ant feeding on the syrphid fly. Nice job.
I really like the second one - the carpenter ant feeding on the syrphid fly. Nice job.
Jun 20, 2013 17:12:53 #
Up your shutter speed to 1/200 second, this will help with camera shake/subject movement, you may have to lower your ISO just a bit. Focus on the eyes and have fun shooting.
Jun 20, 2013 17:23:00 #
Jun 20, 2013 17:28:08 #
jrb1213 wrote:
I have shot about 5000 through the 100mm you are ahead of me by a long way at the same point
I'll keep playing with it. I want to shoot like you.
Jun 20, 2013 17:28:51 #
gym wrote:
Thanks. Yes, I'm in it now. Thank you for all your help.You're off to a great start! Just keep shooting - and whenever you have a question, just ask.
I really like the second one - the carpenter ant feeding on the syrphid fly. Nice job.
I really like the second one - the carpenter ant feeding on the syrphid fly. Nice job.
Jun 20, 2013 17:30:19 #
fstop22 wrote:
Up your shutter speed to 1/200 second, this will help with camera shake/subject movement, you may have to lower your ISO just a bit. Focus on the eyes and have fun shooting.
Thank you. I will try this tonite. I shoot at lunch hour at work and I go out again after work. Geez.
Jun 20, 2013 17:31:47 #
tinusbum wrote:
It's crazy. I never pick up my other camera with the long lens. And I never liked bugs. Now I am looking for them!!"obsessed" with macro photography
i dont know your talking about :-)
i dont know your talking about :-)
Jun 20, 2013 18:47:42 #
Nothing better than having a case of the macro bug! You are doing great and I enjoyed these. Looking forward to seeing a lot more from you!
Jun 20, 2013 19:32:00 #
Jun 20, 2013 20:50:16 #
fstop22 wrote:
Okay, I took your advice and it worked! I think this one is much better - 1/200, iso 50. Thanks so much!!!Up your shutter speed to 1/200 second, this will help with camera shake/subject movement, you may have to lower your ISO just a bit. Focus on the eyes and have fun shooting.
Jun 20, 2013 20:52:12 #
sford122 wrote:
Nothing better than having a case of the macro bug! You are doing great and I enjoyed these. Looking forward to seeing a lot more from you!
Thanks sford. I think it's more than a "bug". I am obsessed with mastering this.
Jun 20, 2013 20:52:52 #
Erv wrote:
Very nice!!!! And well done too.
Erv
Erv
Thank you for your nice comments, Erv.
Jun 20, 2013 22:53:47 #
fstop22 wrote:
To compensate for a shorter shutter duration, options are to either increase the ISO, or increase the aperture.Up your shutter speed to 1/200 second, this will help with camera shake/subject movement, you may have to lower your ISO just a bit.
The original exposure was ISO 100, 1/125-sec at f/20.
The second exposure was ISO 50, 1/200-sec at f/18.
I agree with decreasing shutter duration, but leave the ISO at 100, and increase the aperture to compensate (to f/16).
This will also lessen the "small aperture diffraction" I believe I see at f/20 & f/18.
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