Just practicing with my new macro lens
Jan 19, 2018 19:27:01 #
All of these were shot using off camera flash. I am still a beginner with macro, so all comments are welcome.
Jan 19, 2018 19:53:09 #
Jan 19, 2018 19:56:27 #
For a beginner you are doing great n macro photography. Super sharp and good exposure.
Jan 19, 2018 20:15:31 #
wanderingbear
Loc: San Diego
Good 1st time out. Only comment would be perhaps a different color background for the ring.
Jan 20, 2018 09:18:09 #
Off to a good start. From all I have learned, lighting and focus are key to macro photography and you did a pretty good job here
Jan 20, 2018 11:00:01 #
Jan 20, 2018 11:08:22 #
Jan 20, 2018 12:09:05 #
I realize these are “first tries”. You mention using off camera flash. That’s good. I would recommend that you move it more off axis from the lens. You’ll get more modeling and avoid the glare on the front of your subject.
Also: A wireless setup can be useful. I use a transmitter on the hot shoe and a flash unit with a built-in receiver. Flashpoint (also marketed as Godox) is a pretty nice little rig. You can add a second unit for back-lighting or additional modeling. With macro you don’t need a lot of power because of the relatively short working distance.
Keep shooting.
Also: A wireless setup can be useful. I use a transmitter on the hot shoe and a flash unit with a built-in receiver. Flashpoint (also marketed as Godox) is a pretty nice little rig. You can add a second unit for back-lighting or additional modeling. With macro you don’t need a lot of power because of the relatively short working distance.
Keep shooting.
Jan 20, 2018 19:21:28 #
These images are decent close-up photos. To be a true macro-photograph, the image on the sensor must be the same size as the actual subject. This is known as 1:1 magnification.
Your Canon 7D camera has an APS-C size sensor (22.3mm x 14.9mm), and your Canon 100mm macro captures 1:1 at about 5.9-inches Minimum Working Distance (lens front element to subject). This is also known as Minimum Focusing Distance (sensor to subject). If not at MFD, then your capture is a close-up photo.
Read more here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-22447-1.html
Your Canon 7D camera has an APS-C size sensor (22.3mm x 14.9mm), and your Canon 100mm macro captures 1:1 at about 5.9-inches Minimum Working Distance (lens front element to subject). This is also known as Minimum Focusing Distance (sensor to subject). If not at MFD, then your capture is a close-up photo.
Read more here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-22447-1.html
Jan 21, 2018 17:05:46 #
Jan 21, 2018 17:06:34 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Thank you very much for taking a look and for your comments.For a beginner you are doing great n macro photography. Super sharp and good exposure.
Jan 21, 2018 17:07:49 #
wanderingbear wrote:
Thank you very much for looking in and commenting.Good 1st time out. Only comment would be perhaps a different color background for the ring.
Jan 21, 2018 17:09:04 #
RWCRNC wrote:
Thank you very much for looking in and commenting. I appreciate it.Off to a good start. From all I have learned, lighting and focus are key to macro photography and you did a pretty good job here
Jan 21, 2018 17:12:06 #
one shot wrote:
Thank you very much for taking a look and commenting. I am using the Canon EF 100 mm 2.8L IS USM lens.Nice shots. What lens are you using?
Jan 21, 2018 17:12:57 #
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