First stab at Macro
Sep 28, 2012 13:43:52 #
This is something I have not tried before, but I picked up a PK13 (27.5) and a old nikon lens 105mm 2.5 and thought I would get some advise. These are handheld shots. I was using the rocking motion as someone had advised.
Sep 28, 2012 14:09:17 #
It looks like you're doing well with your technique. Macro is a constant struggle with depth-of-field. Nikonian72 has come to grips with this beautifully, studying his work can be of great benefit!
Keep on with it? It's fun, huh?
Keep on with it? It's fun, huh?
Sep 28, 2012 14:15:09 #
You are off to a strong start. You have obvious, decent photography skills, so you know how to compensate for exposure, etc.
A narrow DoF will be your biggest difference from "standard" photography.
Adequate illumination will be your next hurdle, as you learn to stay out of your own shadow when working with a short WD.
This is the forum to ask your questions, and view other macro-photographers' set-ups.
A narrow DoF will be your biggest difference from "standard" photography.
Adequate illumination will be your next hurdle, as you learn to stay out of your own shadow when working with a short WD.
This is the forum to ask your questions, and view other macro-photographers' set-ups.
Sep 28, 2012 14:37:28 #
Danilo wrote:
Thanks: It is fun and I appreciate the advice. I don't have a lot to work with in equipment but do enjoy what I have.It looks like you're doing well with your technique. Macro is a constant struggle with depth-of-field. Nikonian72 has come to grips with this beautifully, studying his work can be of great benefit! Keep on with it? It's fun, huh?
Sep 28, 2012 14:40:48 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thank You. That is one of the hardest things I find is staying out of my own shadow. I know a flash will help but I like the natural light if I can get away with it. It is hard though when you are shooting straight on.You are off to a strong start. You have obvious, decent photography skills, so you know how to compensate for exposure, etc.
A narrow DoF will be your biggest difference from "standard" photography.
Adequate illumination will be your next hurdle, as you learn to stay out of your own shadow when working with a short WD.
This is the forum to ask your questions, and view other macro-photographers' set-ups.
A narrow DoF will be your biggest difference from "standard" photography.
Adequate illumination will be your next hurdle, as you learn to stay out of your own shadow when working with a short WD.
This is the forum to ask your questions, and view other macro-photographers' set-ups.
Sep 28, 2012 15:15:48 #
One observation: You are consistently back-focused.
Download and enlarge all three of your posted images. Examine dead-center. None are in focus. This is typical for novice macro-photographers. My myopia is so bad, that I now successfully rely on small center spot, A-F for my macro work (not possible with your manual lens).
You may need to set your camera & lens on a tripod, at MFD, focus, and evaluate your center focus on your PC. Then adjust your diopter setting until eyepiece focus matches sensor focus, on repeat tripod shots.
What camera are you using?
Download and enlarge all three of your posted images. Examine dead-center. None are in focus. This is typical for novice macro-photographers. My myopia is so bad, that I now successfully rely on small center spot, A-F for my macro work (not possible with your manual lens).
You may need to set your camera & lens on a tripod, at MFD, focus, and evaluate your center focus on your PC. Then adjust your diopter setting until eyepiece focus matches sensor focus, on repeat tripod shots.
What camera are you using?
Sep 28, 2012 16:24:00 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I am using a D700 which I just recently got. I just set the diopter today so that may help. Also probably a tripod would have helped for sure as my balance is not great. It may be the lens also as it is an old manual lens. One of the oldie but goodie ones:-)What camera are you using?
Sep 28, 2012 16:52:18 #
D700 = full frame 12.1 Mp sensor.
To dial-in your diopter correction:
1.) Set-up camera & lens on tripod, aimed at close subject;
2.) In Live View, press "+" button to maximum digital enlargement;
3.) Using Live View, focus lens;
4.) De-select Live View;
5.) While looking through viewfinder, adjust diopter setting until eyepiece view is sharp (should now match sensor focus).
To dial-in your diopter correction:
1.) Set-up camera & lens on tripod, aimed at close subject;
2.) In Live View, press "+" button to maximum digital enlargement;
3.) Using Live View, focus lens;
4.) De-select Live View;
5.) While looking through viewfinder, adjust diopter setting until eyepiece view is sharp (should now match sensor focus).
Sep 28, 2012 20:24:39 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks for the info and great advice. Much appreciatedD700 = full frame 12.1 Mp sensor.
To dial-in your diopter correction:
1.) Set-up camera & lens on tripod, aimed at close subject;
2.) In Live View, press "+" button to maximum digital enlargement;
3.) Using Live View, focus lens;
4.) De-select Live View;
5.) While looking through viewfinder, adjust diopter setting until eyepiece view is sharp (should now match sensor focus).
To dial-in your diopter correction:
1.) Set-up camera & lens on tripod, aimed at close subject;
2.) In Live View, press "+" button to maximum digital enlargement;
3.) Using Live View, focus lens;
4.) De-select Live View;
5.) While looking through viewfinder, adjust diopter setting until eyepiece view is sharp (should now match sensor focus).
Sep 29, 2012 11:05:47 #
Sep 29, 2012 12:22:33 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
How do you do that on a D3100?D700 = full frame 12.1 Mp sensor.
To dial-in your diopter correction:
1.) Set-up camera & lens on tripod, aimed at close subject;
2.) In Live View, press "+" button to maximum digital enlargement;
3.) Using Live View, focus lens;
4.) De-select Live View;
5.) While looking through viewfinder, adjust diopter setting until eyepiece view is sharp (should now match sensor focus).
To dial-in your diopter correction:
1.) Set-up camera & lens on tripod, aimed at close subject;
2.) In Live View, press "+" button to maximum digital enlargement;
3.) Using Live View, focus lens;
4.) De-select Live View;
5.) While looking through viewfinder, adjust diopter setting until eyepiece view is sharp (should now match sensor focus).
Sep 29, 2012 14:12:29 #
woodsliv wrote:
OP owns a D700. I own a D90 & a D5000. Technique is same for all three. Why can procedure not work for D3100?How do you do that on a D3100?
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