Mirror Lockup
Nov 4, 2014 20:32:03 #
Thanks so much, Rlaugh! I used tripod and shutter release with second and third shots but not with first.
rlaugh wrote:
Fantasticly...(is that a word??)..great work...were you on a tri-pod with a remote shutter release?...I have tried mirror lock up, but never really tested it with comparisons!!
Nov 4, 2014 20:37:28 #
Your method sounds very good to me, Baz. There are so many options. It all depends on what you want your result to be. The only reason I was standing so far away from the passion flower was because the lens I had on the camera (Canon 100-400) won't focus closer. :-D
Haveago wrote:
Donna quote "I was standing as close as the lens would allow, and I think that's about 6 ft or so away from the flower." Unquote.
My Lumix FZ48 with a 25 - 200mm lens has the following focus options,
Auto focus
Auto Macro
Manual Macro
When I do close-ups I use Manual Macro as I can get to within about an inch (or less) of the subject. I generally use F2.8 - 5.6 depending upon the light, 5.6 obviously giving me a better / more D of F.
Baz
My Lumix FZ48 with a 25 - 200mm lens has the following focus options,
Auto focus
Auto Macro
Manual Macro
When I do close-ups I use Manual Macro as I can get to within about an inch (or less) of the subject. I generally use F2.8 - 5.6 depending upon the light, 5.6 obviously giving me a better / more D of F.
Baz
Nov 4, 2014 20:44:27 #
Thanks so much, PinkyCat! Go back to page 3 and look about half way down the page to the answer I gave John. If you'd like for me to elaborate on any of my ramblings to him or if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to let me know.
pinkycat wrote:
Exquisite, Donna! Each and every one of them. Would you be good enough to explain "Mirror Lockup" to me? I've never heard of it and would like to know more... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 4, 2014 20:45:09 #
Thanks so much, MT! :-)
merrytexan wrote:
all three of them are so pretty dixiegirl! excellent job!! :-D
Nov 4, 2014 20:47:34 #
Thanks so much, Howlynn, and I'm glad you told me about the camera timing out. I had no idea. The first time I tried MLU I almost panicked because I thought I'd left the shutter open too long and harmed the camera. :-D
howlynn wrote:
All three great photos, I try to use a remote release with MUP. Also when you push the shutter the first time locking the mirror-up, if you don't push it the second time the camera will time-out and take the picture, then you're not pushing the shutter to take the shot.
Nov 5, 2014 16:58:04 #
Nov 5, 2014 17:08:49 #
Thank you so much, Rena! :-)
RE wrote:
These are beautiful, so well executed! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 5, 2014 18:24:34 #
Nov 5, 2014 18:31:55 #
Absolutely lovely Donna... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Something I've always wanted to try, know you've given me the urge... :-D
Something I've always wanted to try, know you've given me the urge... :-D
Nov 5, 2014 18:32:01 #
Thanks so much, Sue! I had a feeling you might like these much better than Ms Spider. :-D
sailorsmom wrote:
Wow! They're beautiful, Donna! :)
Nov 5, 2014 18:35:53 #
Thanks so much, Ron! I was amazed at the difference it made in closeups and macro. I've also read that it will make shots of the moon sharper, but I haven't tried it.
SX2002 wrote:
Absolutely lovely Donna... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Something I've always wanted to try, know you've given me the urge... :-D
Something I've always wanted to try, know you've given me the urge... :-D
Nov 7, 2014 18:21:48 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
How I love this feature I just 'discovered'... Please try the downloads.
WOW Donna what a great set of pictures, loved no 2 then thought no, no 3, then back to no 2. I now think no 3 as he shadows are great and I love the angle at which you have taken it. Mind on saying that they are all great.... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 7, 2014 22:14:33 #
Thank you so much, Val! I'm amazed at how the mirror lockup feature made such a difference in sharpness. I can't wait to try it out on dragonflies next spring. :-)
nanaval wrote:
WOW Donna what a great set of pictures, loved no 2 then thought no, no 3, then back to no 2. I now think no 3 as he shadows are great and I love the angle at which you have taken it. Mind on saying that they are all great.... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 8, 2014 03:24:42 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Thank you so much, Val! I'm amazed at how the mirror lockup feature made such a difference in sharpness. I can't wait to try it out on dragonflies next spring. :-)
I have used it once or twice ages ago, but think I will have to try it out more after seeing your pictures.....Will look out for very sharp dragonflies pictures... :D
Nov 8, 2014 15:01:47 #
LOL Thanks, Val. :-D
nanaval wrote:
I have used it once or twice ages ago, but think I will have to try it out more after seeing your pictures.....Will look out for very sharp dragonflies pictures... :D
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