BobR
Loc: Norwalk CT USA
Well Im wintering over a couple super hot pepper plants in my cellar. Unfortunately the aphids are too. These guys are tiny. Bob
Now you have done it! Stumbled into the Macro section.
We have questions! To start: which camera & lens, and what is your preferred illumination?
P.S. - For future image posts, please check the box labeled (store original), so we can enlarge your image to appreciate detail & resolution, as well as read your Exif info.
They give birth to living young and in a week you will have a lot more, two weeks a small colony and in a month you won't be able to find a spot on the plant without them.
BobR
Loc: Norwalk CT USA
Thanks! I'll try to remember to hit store original. I usually only upload small files though 200kb or less. Bob
Which camera & lens, and what is your preferred illumination?
BobR
Loc: Norwalk CT USA
Nikonian72 wrote:
Which camera & lens, and what is your preferred illumination?
Nikon D7100 with Sigma 70mm DG and extension tubes if needed. I use a Sigma EM-140 flash. As you know (without focus stacking) a lot of light is needed.
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens
Sigma EM-140 DG Macro RingFlash
BobR
Loc: Norwalk CT USA
Yes that's it. Read some reviews on it being very sharp while looking for a macro that wouldn't break my modest bank account! It hasn't disappointed in that department. I have 12 , 20 , 36mm tubes. Focus distance gets very close using them though.
I have seen some impressive work done with teleconverters though most seem to disagree with about their effectiveness (added glass). That is my next purchase .
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