Little Clover Flower in January
Jan 29, 2015 14:29:12 #
Here are two shots, the first one shot Macro using the MFP method. The second using the same 60MM Macro lens but pulled back and on auto focus. Not sure which I like better. Now I guess the question is, which section I would I post this in, Macro or Close up.
D5300 60MM Macro, f8, 1/3200 sec, ISO-800
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D5300 60MM Macro, f10, 1/1250 sec, ISO-800
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Jan 29, 2015 14:43:41 #
Jan 29, 2015 15:29:29 #
oldtigger wrote:
Right, so I would I post one in one and one in the other?first is macro, second is closeup
Jan 29, 2015 15:56:17 #
pjhinde wrote:
It is my understanding that "reference shots" are acceptable.Right, so I would I post one in one and one in the other?
Jan 29, 2015 16:03:31 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Ah, ok, BTW I like you Avatar!It is my understanding that "reference shots" are acceptable.
Jan 29, 2015 16:06:44 #
I do not recognize the term "MFP method", but I assume it has to do with Minimum Focusing Distance, which is correct for capturing 1:1 mag with a true macro lens.
Here is a crop of your image #1, just to illustrate the narrow DoF at MFD with aperture f/8, focused on the immature pollen balls in center. Your improvement due to practicing is apparent.
Here is a crop of your image #1, just to illustrate the narrow DoF at MFD with aperture f/8, focused on the immature pollen balls in center. Your improvement due to practicing is apparent.
Jan 29, 2015 16:14:55 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
LOL, yes I meant MFD, as for the narrow DoF I also enlarged it and noticed the same. hence the second shot was at F10 and it should have been the opposite and much higher, but to be honest I kind of liked the narrow DoF in this case. See the bend in the leaves, they are fairly sharp but as you move to the tips they tend to fade, I liked that effect. But I had thought about going back and going higher on the f stop. Thanks!I do not recognize the term "MFP method", but I assume it has to do with Minimum Focusing Distance, which is correct for capturing 1:1 mag with a true macro lens. Here is a crop of your image #1, just to illustrate the narrow DoF at MFD with aperture f/8.
Jan 29, 2015 16:18:14 #
Below is your Exif of image #1, and I have a few suggestions:
1.) Increase your aperture to f/16 (- 2-stops);
2.) Decrease your shutter duration to 1/800-sec (+ 2-stops).
This will result in same exposure, with slightly deeper DoF.
Camera Model: NIKON D5300
Lens: 60.0 mm f/2.8
Image Date: 2015-01-29
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: /8.0
Exposure Time: 0.0003 s (1/3200)
ISO equiv: 800
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
1.) Increase your aperture to f/16 (- 2-stops);
2.) Decrease your shutter duration to 1/800-sec (+ 2-stops).
This will result in same exposure, with slightly deeper DoF.
Camera Model: NIKON D5300
Lens: 60.0 mm f/2.8
Image Date: 2015-01-29
Focal Length: 60mm
Aperture: /8.0
Exposure Time: 0.0003 s (1/3200)
ISO equiv: 800
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Jan 29, 2015 16:28:45 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I will give that a shot next time I have an opportunity. Thanks!I have a few suggestions:
1.) Increase your aperture to f/16 (- 2-stops);
2.) Decrease your shutter duration to 1/800-sec (+ 2-stops).
This will result in same exposure, with slightly deeper DoF.
1.) Increase your aperture to f/16 (- 2-stops);
2.) Decrease your shutter duration to 1/800-sec (+ 2-stops).
This will result in same exposure, with slightly deeper DoF.
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