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Jan 26, 2015 18:30:12   #
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



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Jan 27, 2015 00:22:54   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
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.

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Jan 27, 2015 06:38:52   #
rhadams824 Loc: Arkansas
 
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.

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Jan 29, 2015 16:45:39   #
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

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Jan 29, 2015 16:56:09   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
Which camera & lens, and what is your preferred illumination?

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Jan 29, 2015 17:02:08   #
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.

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Jan 29, 2015 17:11:26   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
I was unaware of this macro lens, until your thread: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/70mm-f28-ex-dg-macro
We look forward to seeing more of your macros, and your opinion of this lens. What length extension tubes available to you?

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens...

Sigma EM-140 DG Macro RingFlash
Sigma EM-140 DG Macro RingFlash...

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Jan 29, 2015 17:23:52   #
BobR Loc: Norwalk CT USA
 
Nikonian72 wrote:
I was unaware of this macro lens, until your thread: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/70mm-f28-ex-dg-macro
We look forward to seeing more of your macros, and your opinion of this lens. What length extension tubes available to you?
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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