New Lens, New Speedlite, New Softbox
Apr 11, 2013 12:48:13 #
Got all my new stuff back in February and the next day got sick. Had to wait until now to try them out. I got so excited to find a bug in my kitchen that I put it all together and gave it a whirl, despite no training in the use of the speedlite.
Equipment: Canon T3, Canon 550EX Speedlite, Sigma 105 Macro Lens.
Not happy with either picture. They were shot under a flourescent light with ambient sunlight through the windows.
PS - The little guy was on the move.
Equipment: Canon T3, Canon 550EX Speedlite, Sigma 105 Macro Lens.
Not happy with either picture. They were shot under a flourescent light with ambient sunlight through the windows.
PS - The little guy was on the move.
ISO 800, 1/200, f4.0, 105mm
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ISO 800, 1/125, f4.0, 105mm
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ISO 800, 1/200, f16, 105mm - Set this to autoexposure just to see what the camera would put out.
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Apr 11, 2013 14:23:16 #
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The PSD format is extremely useful as it can support duotones, clipping paths and channels. Moreover, PSD offers a unique feature - it supports layers while every other format must be flattened on export. Any program that supports PSDs directly can then leverage this layer information. Saving as layered images is quite handy as it allows to edit different parts of an image at a later date far easier.
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Apr 11, 2013 15:05:28 #
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Apr 11, 2013 15:11:41 #
I believe that you are too close in all of these photos. This is one reason I like Auto-Focus for macro: My Nikons will not fire if too close. At closer than MFD, I depress shutter button, then slowly pull away from subject. At MFD, camera will take photo.
Obviously, more light is needed for proper exposure.
Your subject is a Varied carpet beetle (Anthrenus verbasci), about 3-mm long: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varied_carpet_beetle
Obviously, more light is needed for proper exposure.
Your subject is a Varied carpet beetle (Anthrenus verbasci), about 3-mm long: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varied_carpet_beetle
Apr 11, 2013 15:18:47 #
I thought that with macro we were supposed to use Manual Focus. I guess I'm confused.
As far as the lighting, where can I read up more on how to choose settings for the speedlight?
When you're photographing indoors (flowers, bugs, etc., what kind of lighting is best?
As far as the lighting, where can I read up more on how to choose settings for the speedlight?
When you're photographing indoors (flowers, bugs, etc., what kind of lighting is best?
Apr 11, 2013 15:32:39 #
pinkycat wrote:
Each to his own in focusing. My camera does a better focusing job than my eyes.I thought that with macro we were supposed to use Manual Focus. I guess I'm confused.
As far as the lighting, where can I read up more on how to choose settings for the speedlight?
When you're photographing indoors (flowers, bugs, etc., what kind of lighting is best?
As far as the lighting, where can I read up more on how to choose settings for the speedlight?
When you're photographing indoors (flowers, bugs, etc., what kind of lighting is best?
I use all manual settings on my camera. I start with ISO 400, 1/200-sec at f/16, speedlight at 1/2-power output. If too bright, I reduce my speedlight output. If too dark, I increase speedlight output. Rarely do I have to increase aperture.
Once I have my best starting point, I can easily adjust from there. More powerful speedlights may start at 1/4-power or even 1/8-power.
I choose ISO 400, 1/200-sec at f/16, because I also get decent background exposure when shooting in the field (outdoors). Same setting indoors, but expect exposure drop-off in background.
Apr 11, 2013 15:39:16 #
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