First try with macro
Mar 30, 2015 15:23:42 #
Tethering in the field has never been a problem personally...........I carry a backpack which includes my photo gear(including tripod)and a collapsible 3 legged stool.
Your correct about tethering to shoot something take moves. I use live view most of the time when chasing these buggers(groan......bad pun).
Your correct about tethering to shoot something take moves. I use live view most of the time when chasing these buggers(groan......bad pun).
Screamin Scott wrote:
Using the DOF button is OK except that the image i... (show quote)
Mar 30, 2015 15:41:56 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Using the DOF button is OK except that the image i... (show quote)
Realizing that my shot of the bumble bee was not sharp at all, I can either blame the bee (and the flower), or just admit that my shot really sucks. So I will follow your advice and practice, practice, practice! And of course never shoot that bee again.....
Mar 30, 2015 15:44:40 #
Noooooo !!!... Keep trying for the bee !!!! You will get there !!!
Raven5278 wrote:
Realizing that my shot of the bumble bee was not sharp at all, I can either blame the bee (and the flower), or just admit that my shot really sucks. So I will follow your advice and practice, practice, practice! And of course never shoot that bee again.....
Mar 30, 2015 16:01:11 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Noooooo !!!... Keep trying for the bee !!!! You will get there !!!
OK, but that bee better behave!
Mar 30, 2015 16:10:00 #
Is it ok to use a fly swatter?
Raven5278 wrote:
OK, but that bee better behave!
Mar 31, 2015 06:17:20 #
I agree that joining the happy macro group here is the way to go. Their knowledge, experience and encouragement will have your bees and flowers in focus in no time.
Mar 31, 2015 07:04:30 #
Raven5278 wrote:
I shot this with my Nikon D7000 and Sigma 105 f2.8. The flower is somewhat sharp but the bee on the flower is not. I shot in aperture mode, with auto focus on. I posted this photo from my iPad, so not sure of my settings. Suggestions?
I bet this picture was taken outside. Any wind - at all?
Mar 31, 2015 07:14:11 #
I also use auto focus in macro first with no problems. I go to manual if needed. I usually do use manual with moving objects because the auto-focus takes a little longer with my Tamron 60 mm macro lens.
I agree with others that nothing in this picture is in focus. I didn't see it said elsewhere but I think your shutter speed is way too long. A sense of motion is one thing but a blurry mess is not usually what we are going for. I would try to freeze the motion first with a shutter fast shutter speed (or flash) and then back off a little to create the motion you are looking for.
I agree with others that nothing in this picture is in focus. I didn't see it said elsewhere but I think your shutter speed is way too long. A sense of motion is one thing but a blurry mess is not usually what we are going for. I would try to freeze the motion first with a shutter fast shutter speed (or flash) and then back off a little to create the motion you are looking for.
Mar 31, 2015 07:17:40 #
Start by practicing with still-life subjects! The little buggers NEVER sit still, and the slightest breeze will make your flowers way out of focus! The depth of field is so miniscule when shooting macro!
Mar 31, 2015 08:40:31 #
Revet wrote:
I also use auto focus in macro first with no probl... (show quote)
Interesting, right after I posted this statement, I watched a video by Joel Sartore on the use of slow shutter speeds in photography. As he flashed picture after picture of his long shutter speed photography, I found myself saying, what a blurry mess. Well, Joel shoots for Natural Geographic so obviously those shots were very pleasing to a large group of people. Lesson learned, if you like the shot, it is a good one!!! I tip my hat to you Pros because you have to worry about a client liking the photos, not just yourself.
Mar 31, 2015 10:50:45 #
I commonly use auto focus when doing macro shots but just as much, I use manual focus with the lens set at the Minimum Focusing Distance. If the subject is large and I can not get all of it in the screen with the lens set at MFD then I set the lens for auto focus and back up a bit. I use manual or auto focus depending on the size of the subject.
Dennis
Dennis
Mar 31, 2015 11:29:59 #
photosbytw wrote:
Tethering in the field has never been a problem personally...........I carry a backpack which includes my photo gear(including tripod)and a collapsible 3 legged stool.
Your correct about tethering to shoot something take moves. I use live view most of the time when chasing these buggers(groan......bad pun).
Your correct about tethering to shoot something take moves. I use live view most of the time when chasing these buggers(groan......bad pun).
When I download I get half a picture and no exif files. The camera settings would explain all! Do you have an example with the exif files. David
Mar 31, 2015 11:56:51 #
Use manual focus and a fast shutter speed.
Raven5278 wrote:
I shot this with my Nikon D7000 and Sigma 105 f2.8. The flower is somewhat sharp but the bee on the flower is not. I shot in aperture mode, with auto focus on. I posted this photo from my iPad, so not sure of my settings. Suggestions?
Mar 31, 2015 12:00:31 #
gemlenz wrote:
Use manual focus and a fast shutter speed.
It is best to find your original download and post that and click on "store original". David
Mar 31, 2015 12:25:44 #
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