My first jumper of the year
Mar 17, 2015 19:38:44 #
walking around the house today, looking for signs a bug life and found a jumper on the side of the house...caught it and placed in freezer to take inside to shoot it....set up the camera on my tripod had the settings at 1/200 sec ,,, f/16 ,,iso 800...with my sb700 set at 100% with a 5x7 diffuser....unfortunately only got these three shot's off when the spider started to warm up and move around...then the bad, part I tried to re-capture it and accidently crushed it... so I did not get to try other settings...sorry about being long-winded
Mar 17, 2015 19:49:58 #
Well they are very good Tom. I have looked every where and can seem to find any.:(
Mar 17, 2015 22:39:10 #
I believe that you are slightly back-focused on all three images. Hairs behind the eyes are sharper than the eyes.
Mar 18, 2015 03:59:28 #
I strongly suggest ditching the tripod and learn to do without it. It's just in the way for shooting live critters. I have managed to make some use of my monopod a few times in certain situations but, even it can be more of a burden than benefit "most" of the time.
To bad about the little Jumpers demise :-( She was a beauty :wink:
To bad about the little Jumpers demise :-( She was a beauty :wink:
Mar 18, 2015 05:41:51 #
Erv wrote:
Thanks ErvWell they are very good Tom. I have looked every where and can seem to find any.:(
Mar 18, 2015 05:46:14 #
Flyextreme wrote:
I had frozen the little bugger hoping to be able to get some decent shots since this was my first....that was the reason for tripod...but he thawed pretty quick and then I crushed it accidentallyI strongly suggest ditching the tripod and learn to do without it. It's just in the way for shooting live critters. I have managed to make some use of my monopod a few times in certain situations but, even it can be more of a burden than benefit "most" of the time.
To bad about the little Jumpers demise :-( She was a beauty :wink:
To bad about the little Jumpers demise :-( She was a beauty :wink:
Mar 18, 2015 09:01:27 #
Very nice first jumper. I would like to offer a couple of suggestions. First, use the techniques that are comfortable to you. If you like to use a tripod, use it, they do have a place ( I use one 90% of the time). CHECK your diopter setting! Manual focus depends on what you see thru the viewfinder. I personally have found that the AF is more accurate that my old eyes ( I use AF-S, set to focus priority & single point). Most important, keep shooting, keep posting & having fun!
Mar 18, 2015 11:28:13 #
Nice shot for a killer and I know he's not going to forgive you. First torturer and then death but I'll forgive you.. lol.....Rich
Mar 18, 2015 12:59:08 #
Tom DePuy wrote:
Bad Joke Alert: The final solution for DOF problems. accidently crushed it...
Mar 18, 2015 13:48:39 #
naturepics43 wrote:
I also use A-F central small focus point for all my macro-photography.I personally have found that the AF is more accurate that my old eyes (I use AF-S, set to focus priority & single point).
Mar 18, 2015 13:49:17 #
BobHartung wrote:
Bad dog! No biscuit!Bad Joke Alert: The final solution for DOF problems.
Mar 19, 2015 12:09:37 #
bigwolf40 wrote:
whew....I thought for a minute you were going to send me to UHH jail for killing that poor spider...... :)Nice shot for a killer and I know he's not going to forgive you. First torturer and then death but I'll forgive you.. lol.....Rich
Mar 19, 2015 12:12:49 #
naturepics43 wrote:
thanks for the reply.....I well try and apply some of your suggestions.....and yes you are right I have to do what is comfortable for me.....as I am in the learning stages ...I 'am also trying to absorb as much info as I can from fellow "macro" hoggers....thanks TomVery nice first jumper. I would like to offer a couple of suggestions. First, use the techniques that are comfortable to you. If you like to use a tripod, use it, they do have a place ( I use one 90% of the time). CHECK your diopter setting! Manual focus depends on what you see thru the viewfinder. I personally have found that the AF is more accurate that my old eyes ( I use AF-S, set to focus priority & single point). Most important, keep shooting, keep posting & having fun!
Mar 21, 2015 15:43:54 #
Nice shots.
So, they are called jumpers, has anyone had one jump on them while getting up close and personal ?
So, they are called jumpers, has anyone had one jump on them while getting up close and personal ?
Mar 21, 2015 15:57:14 #
parsons1 wrote:
Some do more than others. This guy has them jump on his camera frequently. He also uses reversed lenses, very budget friendly set ups and is one of the best in the field. Look here http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-76013-1.htmlSo, they are called jumpers, has anyone had one jump on them while getting up close and personal ?
We are going to set the Macro hook in you yet :wink: :D :thumbup:
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