Macaw Parrot Feather
Jan 18, 2015 14:38:32 #
First time shooting extreme macro (~3:1 ratio). Trying out the Vello Macrofier with a 35mm Zeiss lens reversed-mounted and a 25mm extension tube on a Canon 5D Mk III.
Jan 18, 2015 14:40:35 #
Jan 18, 2015 16:01:54 #
Very nice, I have yet to shoot a feather. Thank you for putting that on my list!
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Jan 18, 2015 16:26:39 #
Jan 18, 2015 21:25:30 #
Exif info:
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 ZE
Image Date: 2015-01-18
Focal Length: 35mm
Aperture: /22.0
Exposure Time: 5-sec
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
I have three suggestions:
1.) Open your aperture to f/11 to reduce "Small Aperture Distortion" (+ 2-stops);
2.) Reduce ISO to 200 (- 1-stop)
3.) Reduce shutter duration to 2.5-seconds (- 1-stop).
This will result in EXACT SAME exposure, but should increase image resolution.
FAQ: Why are my Digital Images Sharper at f/8 than f/22?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-59819-1.html
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 ZE
Image Date: 2015-01-18
Focal Length: 35mm
Aperture: /22.0
Exposure Time: 5-sec
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
I have three suggestions:
1.) Open your aperture to f/11 to reduce "Small Aperture Distortion" (+ 2-stops);
2.) Reduce ISO to 200 (- 1-stop)
3.) Reduce shutter duration to 2.5-seconds (- 1-stop).
This will result in EXACT SAME exposure, but should increase image resolution.
FAQ: Why are my Digital Images Sharper at f/8 than f/22?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-59819-1.html
Jan 19, 2015 01:14:23 #
pfrancke wrote:
Me either but, it's already on my list :wink: I don't seem to be crossing things off my list very quickly :| I have yet to shoot a feather. Thank you for putting that on my list!
Jan 19, 2015 01:14:55 #
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Jan 19, 2015 11:19:39 #
Thank you all for looking and for your comments. I took Nikonian72's suggestion and re-shot the feather for 2-sec at f/11.
Much sharper! Thanks, Douglass.
Much sharper! Thanks, Douglass.
Jan 19, 2015 13:17:06 #
DavidT wrote:
Now that is significant improvement!I . . . re-shot the feather for 2-sec at f/11. Much sharper!
Anyone with a calibrated or automated macro rail should consider shooting several consecutive feather images at f/5.6 (lens best IQ), with just a minute difference (i.e. 1/10-mm) in Working Distance, then focus-stacking images.
Jan 19, 2015 14:40:43 #
Jan 19, 2015 15:05:49 #
Interesting optical illusion. The left border looks bowed and longer than the right.
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Jan 19, 2015 17:29:51 #
DavidT wrote:
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:I . . . re-shot the feather for 2-sec at f/11.
Jan 19, 2015 18:28:24 #
Second shot an A+, and an A+ for Douglass and this forum, and how well it works for us. Probably not said enough.
Jan 19, 2015 19:23:21 #
The second shot is much better. The EXIF says "no flash fired". I also get that when I use my Yongnuo.
So, question for David: what illumination did you use?
I would also like to see this stacked. There's a lot of detail (and some lost) that could be recovered with a good stack. I've never had access to a Macaw (or peacock) feather. Do you have birds?
Thanks, Allen
So, question for David: what illumination did you use?
I would also like to see this stacked. There's a lot of detail (and some lost) that could be recovered with a good stack. I've never had access to a Macaw (or peacock) feather. Do you have birds?
Thanks, Allen
Jan 20, 2015 08:50:53 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I usually use continuous lighting for macros rather than flash when shooting at home - in this case, Wescott's Ice Light. question for David: what illumination did you use?
I would also like to see this stacked. There's a lot of detail (and some lost) that could be recovered with a good stack. I've never had access to a Macaw (or peacock) feather. Do you have birds?
I would also like to see this stacked. There's a lot of detail (and some lost) that could be recovered with a good stack. I've never had access to a Macaw (or peacock) feather. Do you have birds?
I don't have birds. But, my wife makes jewelry and has a lot of nice trinkets to photograph. She bought the Macaw (and peacock) feathers online for one of her pieces.
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