Blue Dasher Dragonfly via a Sony A77ii camera
Jun 25, 2016 15:30:25 #
Nikonian72 invited me to post this image here after seeing it in the Photo Gallery, thanks Douglass.
Sony A77ii (APS-C) camera at ISO 200, with Sigma 180mm macro lens, 1/250-sec at f/9. I always shoot on a tripod, I'm not stable enough to hand hold anymore. Manual focus and exposure. I generally adjust exposure by changing speedlight output and ISO (if needed).
Second image is my home-made speedlight bracket that I adapted to my tripod gimbal head. The arm swings 180-degrees from where it is in the photo to above the camera. The small ball head allows me to point the flash where needed. My home made focusing rail is mounted in this shot, but most of the time I don't use it.
Sony A77ii (APS-C) camera at ISO 200, with Sigma 180mm macro lens, 1/250-sec at f/9. I always shoot on a tripod, I'm not stable enough to hand hold anymore. Manual focus and exposure. I generally adjust exposure by changing speedlight output and ISO (if needed).
Second image is my home-made speedlight bracket that I adapted to my tripod gimbal head. The arm swings 180-degrees from where it is in the photo to above the camera. The small ball head allows me to point the flash where needed. My home made focusing rail is mounted in this shot, but most of the time I don't use it.
Jun 25, 2016 16:17:54 #
Great Image and unique set up. How far was the front element of your 180 away from the Blue Dasher?
rwilson1942 wrote:
Image is of a Blue Dasher Dragonfly. Shot with a S... (show quote)
Jun 25, 2016 16:28:03 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Thanks Stan, I think about 20 inches. Here is the full frame.Great Image and unique set up. How far was the front element of your 180 away from the Blue Dasher?
Jun 25, 2016 16:43:40 #
Rick, GREAT and OUTSTANDING Full frame.
rwilson1942 wrote:
Thanks Stan, I think about 20 inches. Here is the full frame.
Jun 25, 2016 18:40:42 #
Excellent captures!
Not many Sony shooters on this forum. They should now be inspired.
Which speedlight are you using?
My only concern is your small(ish) softbox diffuser. Most of us have found that 6x8-inch softbox is the most efficient size to really diffuse light over a large surface, yet still remain manageable. Some use even larger softbox diffusers, but sacrifice motility.
Not many Sony shooters on this forum. They should now be inspired.
Which speedlight are you using?
My only concern is your small(ish) softbox diffuser. Most of us have found that 6x8-inch softbox is the most efficient size to really diffuse light over a large surface, yet still remain manageable. Some use even larger softbox diffusers, but sacrifice motility.
Jun 25, 2016 19:57:58 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Douglass, it is a Sony HVL-F43AM (guide # of 43) running though a couple of adapters since it has one of Sony's earlier hot shoes and the camera has their latest.Which speedlight are you using?
My only concern is your small(ish) softbox diffuser. Most of us have found that 6x8-inch softbox is the most efficient size to really diffuse light over a large surface, yet still remain manageable. Some use even larger softbox diffusers, but sacrifice motility.
My only concern is your small(ish) softbox diffuser. Most of us have found that 6x8-inch softbox is the most efficient size to really diffuse light over a large surface, yet still remain manageable. Some use even larger softbox diffusers, but sacrifice motility.
I agree about the diffuser, I have one that is 6 X 8 that I'm working on getting usable. It was left folded too long so it doesn't want to stay expanded. I've got it stuffed with soft material hoping it will reform. :)
Jun 26, 2016 06:58:16 #
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Jun 26, 2016 15:18:02 #
Nice, I just bought an A77ll last night. I hadn't had the time to throw on the macro yet. It ought to be interesting.
Jun 29, 2016 04:11:21 #
rwilson1942 wrote:
A common problem! Read more here: I have one that is 6 X 8 that I'm working on getting usable. It was left folded too long so it doesn't want to stay expanded.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-184699-1.html#3163956
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http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-228156-1.html
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