Acorn 1:1 60mm Macro
Nov 14, 2014 19:19:30 #
An Acorn shot with my D600 w/ Nikkor Micro 60mm 2.8, ISO 50, 1/30 sec at f/22, 1:1 focus, Mirror-up Remote
Second shot is f/57
Second shot is f/57
Nov 14, 2014 19:56:24 #
Nov 14, 2014 20:03:34 #
Erv wrote:
Thanks Erv, I used a 4x6" soft box and Jacked the f stop thru the roof to f/57. That last one is very nice. I thing the lighting is better.
I doing a penny right now. A flat perpendicular surface and will post it later here. ISO 50, 1/30 sec at f/16, 1:1 focus, Mirror-up Remote
Craig
Nov 14, 2014 20:51:48 #
You are off to a good start. You need to tweak a few basic fundamentals, which will improve your results.
I see flair (due to reflective over-exposure from white background) in image #1; and softness in image #2 (due to small aperture diffraction).
Which speedlight, and which diffuser?
Exif info image #1:
Camera Model: NIKON D600
Image Date: 2014-11-14
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: f/22.0
Exposure Time: 0.033 s (1/30-sec)
ISO: 50
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes
I see flair (due to reflective over-exposure from white background) in image #1; and softness in image #2 (due to small aperture diffraction).
Which speedlight, and which diffuser?
Exif info image #1:
Camera Model: NIKON D600
Image Date: 2014-11-14
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: f/22.0
Exposure Time: 0.033 s (1/30-sec)
ISO: 50
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes
Nov 14, 2014 20:53:59 #
CraigFair wrote:
This one is pretty awesome on the down load!!!! Very sharp. You have to watch the piece of lint in the bottom left tho! :):):) Nice work!!!!!Thanks Erv, I used a 4x6" soft box and Jacked the f stop thru the roof to f/57.
I doing a penny right now. A flat perpendicular surface and will post it later here.
I doing a penny right now. A flat perpendicular surface and will post it later here.
Nov 14, 2014 21:08:09 #
CraigFair wrote:
Small aperture diffraction affects resolution at f/16 and smaller f/stops.Second shot is f/57
FAQ: Why are my Digital Images Sharper at f/8 than f/22?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-59819-1.html
Nov 14, 2014 21:59:23 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
#1&2 Acorn, Incandescent 60W light & Flash: Nikon SB-700 with Stock Diffuser You are off to a good start. You need to tweak a few basic fundamentals, which will improve your results.
I see flair (due to reflective over-exposure from white background) in image #1; and softness in image #2 (due to small aperture diffraction).
Which speedlight, and which diffuser?
I see flair (due to reflective over-exposure from white background) in image #1; and softness in image #2 (due to small aperture diffraction).
Which speedlight, and which diffuser?
#3 Penny, Incandescent 60W light & Flash: Nikon SB-700 with 4"x6" Softbox.
#4 Brought in a more muted background, No lights, dark room.
1/250 sec at f/8, ISO 50, SB-700 w/ 4x6 softbox
Thank you Douglas for the hints, I need all the help I can get.
It looks like the Camera is not exactly 90* to the subject?
Nov 14, 2014 22:18:56 #
CraigFair wrote:
I strongly recommend a 6x8-inch softbox diffuser. ALWAYS deploy the SB-700 drop-down diffuser when using a softbox diffuser. Before attaching softbox, look inside to find a white cloth internal diffuser strip attached ONLY to one side. Stretch this strip from one side to the other, attaching to a Velcro button on opposite side.Nikon SB-700 with 4"x6" Softbox.
This three-step diffusion will provide more even illumination, corner-to-corner.
Also, read this:
Softbox Fix
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-184699-1.html#
$15 FotoDiox 6x8 softbox diffuser
Nov 14, 2014 22:24:45 #
CraigFair wrote:
Top edge of coin is in focus, but not bottom edge. Camera not quite perpendicular to coin.It looks like the Camera is not exactly 90* to the subject?
Nov 14, 2014 22:38:37 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I don't have the 6x8 yet it's in the mail by next week. This 60mm has such a short lens to subject distance.I strongly recommend a 6x8-inch softbox diffuser.
Nov 14, 2014 22:42:29 #
CraigFair wrote:
Getting there!I don't have the 6x8 yet it's in the mail by next week. This 60mm has such a short lens to subject distance. Added Diffuser and adjusted angle
Nov 14, 2014 22:46:54 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I need to slow down and pay attention to what I'm doing and log everything you've told me.Getting there!
Nov 14, 2014 22:58:27 #
CraigFair wrote:
Contributors to the Macro Forum has compiled several threads that you will find most helpful:I need to slow down and pay attention to what I'm doing and log everything you've told me.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers Concerning Macro-Photography
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-36372-1.html
Nov 15, 2014 00:45:33 #
Erv wrote:
Yes I didn't see those until I posted and downloaded myself. I'll have to watch for the small stuff if I'm going to post here. Thanks Erv.You have to watch the piece of lint in the bottom left tho!
Nov 15, 2014 06:31:22 #
CraigFair wrote:
I think you are doing a great job starting off. I just had to kid you a little about the lent tho. It looked pretty sharp.:) I play a little in micro but with work and the kids, I can't find enough time in the day for everything.:) And then there is Janny always wanting me to do stuff around the house.:):)Yes I didn't see those until I posted and downloaded myself. I'll have to watch for the small stuff if I'm going to post here. Thanks Erv.
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