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 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.
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
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Good! We are so fortunate to have this hobby and each other to share our efforts. Keep it going!
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
naturepics43 wrote:
Nice series! Your lens seems to be doing a really good job.
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
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.
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
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.