A few jumpers 3x
Mar 17, 2013 20:01:00 #
Rough day in macro world. Hardly any insects in the area. Just finished another cold front. Was working the lake this weekend and came up empty handed. The good news, I've seen new hatchings of insects, so I'm hoping it's up hill from here.
Mar 17, 2013 20:19:33 #
Mar 17, 2013 20:24:15 #
I am liking the first pic... Looks like a Hentz to me... Just not used to seeing that much white in the head in pic #3.
Mar 17, 2013 20:25:58 #
Mar 17, 2013 20:35:20 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
Yes, a little one too, well you know. That's why the DOF is so much better. This higher magnification kills your depth, but again you can relate. First Hentz I've shot in a long time, down at the lake.I am liking the first pic... Looks like a Hentz to me... Just not used to seeing that much white in the head in pic #3.
Mar 17, 2013 20:48:04 #
FYI... Shahan has a pic of his new huge foldable soft box on his flickr page, it is in the thread he uses to describe a spider shot... It looks to be pretty much the same design that you used to make your first cardboard box the difference being that it is bigger and probably uses velcro straps to put it together from folded storage. http://www.flickr.com/photos/opoterser/8541377002/in/photostream
Mar 17, 2013 20:51:49 #
Other than the reflection in the eyes, what's the advantage of the larger diffuser? It seems to me that relative to a 1-3mm insect, a 3"x4" diffuser is more than enough. What am I missing here?
Mar 17, 2013 21:29:09 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I'm thinking it helps you to reduce flash output. I notice his shutter speeds are close to the 1/100 range and he's handholding the camera with one hand and subject on a leaf with other. I have done this, but only with the 100mm lens. No vibration reduction and higher magnification is subject to camera movement and blur. With reduce flash output comes sharper/stop motion results. This is only drives home what my next step needs to be.Other than the reflection in the eyes, what's the advantage of the larger diffuser? It seems to me that relative to a 1-3mm insect, a 3"x4" diffuser is more than enough. What am I missing here?
Mar 17, 2013 21:55:36 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
You have noted that it makes a big difference in the eyes, and with Jumpers it is really all about the eyes... I think that the other improvements come from an overall softer light source and a more encompassing light source. Martin and I both are using single flash heads so our light is directional, this can cause very uneven lighting even when shooting very small subjects, in my case I use an articulating arm to get the flash as close to the subject as possible allowing for lower power settings, I think that the larger the diffuser the less problem you have with this imbalance... but I think that the biggest benefit is the softness of the light, if you look at Martins work and compare it to his work before he made his box you will notice that before he had hot spots in his pics that you don't see anymore and you also are able to see much finer detail.. I do question if the larger boxes don't require a longer flash strobe that will create more motion blur... If you can shoot at 1/16th power and below and still get excellent lighting then you will notice an improved sharpness in your pics... I have never owned what is considered to be a professional flash, ie the Canon 580 or 600 but I suspect that you can get more light at lower power settings...Other than the reflection in the eyes, what's the advantage of the larger diffuser? It seems to me that relative to a 1-3mm insect, a 3"x4" diffuser is more than enough. What am I missing here?
Mar 17, 2013 22:04:10 #
These are just fantastic, I can only hope to take shots like these, I do know one thing I have to get a good flash and defuser.
Mar 17, 2013 22:44:56 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
I have my diffused flash (SB400) as close to the lens as possible. I'm typically shooting @ 1/16 power. The SB 400 is the smallest (other than the RC200s) of the current line of Nikon speed lights-- so a bigger box (I fear) may require a bigger (and heavier) flash. I like the portability of what I currently use-- and I don't have a budget for a new flash unit-- so if increasing the power to 1/4 won't work-- then I'll just make do.You have noted that it makes a big difference in t... (show quote)
Mar 17, 2013 23:11:23 #
fstop22 wrote:
Actually, just the opposite: a larger diffusion surface requires more light to equal exposure of a smaller diffusion surface.LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I'm thinking it helps you to reduce flash output.Other than the reflection in the eyes, what's the advantage of the larger diffuser? It seems to me that relative to a 1-3mm insect, a 3"x4" diffuser is more than enough. What am I missing here?
Mar 18, 2013 00:24:42 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Makes sense.fstop22 wrote:
Actually, just the opposite: a larger diffusion surface requires more light to equal exposure of a smaller diffusion surface.I'm thinking it helps you to reduce flash output.
Mar 18, 2013 07:30:04 #
Mar 18, 2013 09:42:03 #
you are still the spiderman,i'm trying to catch you but i have a long way to go.tom
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