So some recent success in Macro
Mar 7, 2018 23:07:22 #
These are some recent results from shooting a revered 35-70 set on it's "close up" markings and f11 on a macro bellow from 40mm out to 140mm I adjusted the exposure for each shot all at 200 iso.
I am thinking my best magnification is very close to 4-1.
All comments welcome.
Harvey
I am thinking my best magnification is very close to 4-1.
All comments welcome.
Harvey
Mar 8, 2018 06:26:25 #
I don't know about the technical side of what you have done Harvey but I appreciate it is a difficult subject and I admire your effort and determination in getting it right.
Mar 8, 2018 08:18:23 #
Good! We are so fortunate to have this hobby and each other to share our efforts. Keep it going!
Mar 8, 2018 08:27:00 #
Nice, I’ve tried circuit boards but the pictures were spoilt by all the dust even though I had given them a brush.
Did you clean these.
Did you clean these.
Mar 8, 2018 09:42:07 #
Thanks for posting the progression of shots. It gives a good sense of what you were able to accomplish.
Mar 8, 2018 12:49:13 #
Thanks - this is a small remote switch I had toopen to replace the batteries there for quite dust free.
PaulBa wrote:
Nice, I’ve tried circuit boards but the pictures were spoilt by all the dust even though I had given them a brush.
Did you clean these.
Did you clean these.
Mar 8, 2018 12:53:01 #
I have seen posts that leave too many questions and am trying to show where I am at with my effort -
now to shoot some challenging subjects.
Harvey
now to shoot some challenging subjects.
Harvey
YelveMaster wrote:
Thanks for posting the progression of shots. It gives a good sense of what you were able to accomplish.
Mar 8, 2018 13:08:58 #
Oh I definitely will as I am at a point now that I never visioned when I got my first SLR and started learning to use it properly by joining groups like UHH - I was member of a very active group in the SF. CA area for 8 yrs then things changed I have been active in my photography but have only been with internet groups for the past 15+ years do to the areas I have lived in -
5 yrs in Mexico 30 mi south of Cancun and now 13 yrs here in the mountains of the CA Sierras - Pioneer, CA - 25 mi from "Civilization"
Harvey
5 yrs in Mexico 30 mi south of Cancun and now 13 yrs here in the mountains of the CA Sierras - Pioneer, CA - 25 mi from "Civilization"
Harvey
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Good! We are so fortunate to have this hobby and each other to share our efforts. Keep it going!
Mar 8, 2018 13:39:51 #
Nice series! Your lens seems to be doing a really good job.
Mar 8, 2018 14:13:08 #
Yes I was luck to find these old FD lens worked so well as I don't have much left from my retirement checks to spend on true macro lens - the reverse adapter, 4X4 rail, macro bellows and lens ring light all cost right around $100.
Harvey
Harvey
naturepics43 wrote:
Nice series! Your lens seems to be doing a really good job.
Mar 8, 2018 22:56:35 #
Here is a shot of my Cheepie "DIY" Home Macro Kit
Harvey
Harvey
Harvey wrote:
Yes I was luck to find these old FD lens worked so well as I don't have much left from my retirement checks to spend on true macro lens - the reverse adapter, 4X4 rail, macro bellows and lens ring light all cost right around $100.
Harvey
Harvey
Mar 9, 2018 09:53:03 #
Harvey wrote:
Here is a shot of my Cheepie "DIY" Home Macro Kit
Harvey
Harvey
I started with a lot less. You're "THRIFTY" DIY rig is capable of giving you hours of enjoyment. With patience & practice, you will be able to produce some very nice stacked images. Keep shooting & have fun.
Mar 9, 2018 10:29:28 #
Thanks for the encouragement - I have had some success with stacking but tend to be more interested in single shots.
This lens set up allows me to use higher F stops for better DOF - my inexpensive focus rail is difficult to do very small movement between shots so 5 to 7 layers have been my best results.
Harvey
This lens set up allows me to use higher F stops for better DOF - my inexpensive focus rail is difficult to do very small movement between shots so 5 to 7 layers have been my best results.
Harvey
naturepics43 wrote:
I started with a lot less. You're "THRIFTY" DIY rig is capable of giving you hours of enjoyment. With patience & practice, you will be able to produce some very nice stacked images. Keep shooting & have fun.
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