Photographing fungus
Nov 5, 2014 15:28:17 #
Northlander wrote:
I have been attempting to photograph some fungus found on an old damp log. I am having trouble getting the actual fungus sharp and clear. I have made several attempts - hand held, tripod, changing settings; each attempt on manual with 100 ISO, D600. This particular one was shot at f/6.3 at 250. The actual fungus always appears 'noisy'. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks i.a.
You have already gotten some good advice. I found that fungi can be tricky to photograph because they are small and the depth of field become critical. Surprisingly I found that cameras with tiny sensors do a better job on fungi than expensive cameras with full frame sensors. I have both.
Fungi stands still and let photograph them as long as you want. As long as you have a study base/tripod you can use lower ISO to avoid noise, you can use very long exposures, you can get as close as you need to.
Forgive me but I found some fungi photos I took many years ago with a tiny Ricoh GX200 camera that still look good to me. Yours also looked good when I downloaded them.
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Extremely tiny
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Tooth fungus
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I have sold this one a few times.
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Nov 5, 2014 16:24:58 #
Thank you Dave. Another interesting aspect. I love your images - particularly the last one. Your response is much appreciated.
Nov 5, 2014 17:50:01 #
[quote=Northlander]The Nikon D600 that Northlander is using can go up to 25,600 on the ISO. I checked results and ISO 400 and 800 have no problem with noise. David
Nov 7, 2014 18:40:56 #
Thank you everyone for your help with my fungus attempt. Your advice was much appreciated. Unfortunately, our weather turned to custard and I couldn't get out to put those tips in to practice, but will keep them in mind for next time. The original fungus has now deteriorated, so will have to look for some more. Thanks again.
Nov 8, 2014 04:24:19 #
Northlander wrote:
Thank you everyone for your help with my fungus attempt. Your advice was much appreciated. Unfortunately, our weather turned to custard and I couldn't get out to put those tips in to practice, but will keep them in mind for next time. The original fungus has now deteriorated, so will have to look for some more. Thanks again.
Custard eh? Here in Spain it rains sand from the Sahara - I would much prefer custard. New Zealand always looks beautiful, it is nice to see your photos from there.
Dec 1, 2014 17:19:49 #
The quickest way to help correct is, make sure you are focused then use f/9 to f/11. It may be depth of field you are needing. Smile
Dec 1, 2014 17:22:05 #
Dec 2, 2014 16:05:55 #
Late to the party but a more diffuse light (overcast or cloudy) would be a big help. Also you need to get much close (macro). If you want to photograph fungus, then you don't need all that other distracting information.
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