My first attempt at Macro, what do you think. Round 2
May 17, 2015 18:34:11 #
This time I am storing the originals. Learned something new
May 17, 2015 18:44:01 #
Not bad for 1 st attempt , remember lighting is everything in macro, either natural ( I prefer) or set up or ring light.. Keep at it!
May 17, 2015 18:45:36 #
Lenf wrote:
Thanks for the infoNot bad for 1 st attempt , remember lighting is everything in macro, either natural ( I prefer) or set up or ring light.. Keep at it!
May 17, 2015 19:54:17 #
May 17, 2015 21:23:15 #
May 17, 2015 21:46:17 #
Right now, I have a two points of advice for you:
1.) Accept macro advice ONLY from UHH photographers who post macro-photographs on this forum. Advice without example is only rhetoric.
2.) Read and re-read
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers Concerning Macro-Photography
at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-36372-1.html
1.) Accept macro advice ONLY from UHH photographers who post macro-photographs on this forum. Advice without example is only rhetoric.
2.) Read and re-read
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers Concerning Macro-Photography
at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-36372-1.html
May 17, 2015 22:00:31 #
Here are my initial observations about your fly photographs.
First, you are using too large an aperture. Your fly subject exceeds the very narrow DoF at f/5.6. You need to be shooting at f/16. Second, your focal plane varies: behind, dead center, and in front of subject. Are you manually focusing or using Auto-Focus? A smaller aperture provides a deeper DoF, which will also assist slight off-focus.
Exif info of image #5:
Camera Model: Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Image Date: 2015-05-16
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: /5.6
Exposure Time: 0.0063 s (1/160-sec)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
First, you are using too large an aperture. Your fly subject exceeds the very narrow DoF at f/5.6. You need to be shooting at f/16. Second, your focal plane varies: behind, dead center, and in front of subject. Are you manually focusing or using Auto-Focus? A smaller aperture provides a deeper DoF, which will also assist slight off-focus.
Exif info of image #5:
Camera Model: Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Image Date: 2015-05-16
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: /5.6
Exposure Time: 0.0063 s (1/160-sec)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
May 18, 2015 07:49:12 #
May 18, 2015 07:49:51 #
oldtigger wrote:
Yeah, I needed a subjectso thats where my green fly went
May 18, 2015 07:54:27 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks for your input. It is much needed and appreciated as I want to learn this process. I think some of the shots were manual and some auto because I didn't know which would be best. I will read and reread the article you sent me. Also, about the advise only from Macro shooters thanks. In one of my post, there are three, I was told these were not Macro but close ups.Here are my initial observations about your fly photographs.
First, you are using too large an aperture. Your fly subject exceeds the very narrow DoF at f/5.6. You need to be shooting at f/16. Second, your focal plane varies: behind, dead center, and in front of subject. Are you manually focusing or using Auto-Focus? A smaller aperture provides a deeper DoF, which will also assist slight off-focus.
First, you are using too large an aperture. Your fly subject exceeds the very narrow DoF at f/5.6. You need to be shooting at f/16. Second, your focal plane varies: behind, dead center, and in front of subject. Are you manually focusing or using Auto-Focus? A smaller aperture provides a deeper DoF, which will also assist slight off-focus.
May 19, 2015 01:24:04 #
slhunky wrote:
slhunky, I think that you did very good. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup: Tejaswrangler :)This time I am storing the originals. Learned something new
May 19, 2015 01:50:12 #
slhunky wrote:
Your Canon 100-mm macro lens will capture true macro ONLY when lens is set to Minimum Focusing Distance. Technically, any other focusing distance near MFD is a close-up. AT MFD, your Minimum Working Distance (lens front element to subject) is 160-mm = 6.3-inches. I was told these were not Macro but close ups.
Practice in bright sunlight, which will afford you smaller apertures like f/11 or f/16. You may need to up your ISO as you learn to use the smaller apertures. And practice, practice, practice!
May 19, 2015 07:58:13 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thank you. I read the articles you sent.Looks as though this will be a long process but, one I believe to be worthwhile. Question: My Canon T3i has a Macro setting. Should I use that?Your Canon 100-mm macro lens will capture true macro ONLY when lens is set to Minimum Focusing Distance. Technically, any other focusing distance near MFD is a close-up. AT MFD, your Minimum Working Distance (lens front element to subject) is 160-mm = 6.3-inches.
May 19, 2015 15:40:11 #
slhunky wrote:
Per http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/T3I/T3IMENUS.HTM : "Close-up Mode (Macro Mode): Turning the Mode dial to the macro flower symbol sets the camera for capturing smaller subjects such as flowers, jewelry, and other small details. The autofocus mode is automatically adjusted to One Shot, the drive mode choices are Single, 10-second Self-timer, and Continuous Self-timer, and the metering mode is set to Evaluative. ISO and white balance are set to Auto, and ambience / lighting selections are available. Close-up mode takes advantage of the current lens' minimum focal distance. However, an EOS-dedicated macro lens and the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX are recommended for better close-up photography. Note that unlike the macro mode on most consumer digital cameras, Macro mode on the Canon T3i has no effect on lens focusing range, as that parameter is entirely determined by the lens being used."Question: My Canon T3i has a Macro setting. Should I use that?
Most common advice you will read on this forum: Stick with full Manual for camera and speedlight settings. Small central spot for A-F.
May 19, 2015 15:57:56 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks, I really appreciate your time and advise.Most common advice you will read on this forum: Stick with full Manual for camera and speedlight settings. Small central spot for A-F.
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