Macro Photography
Jul 24, 2018 11:16:01 #
Hi! I am a new member and this is my first post so please bear with me ð I have just purchased a Sigma 105mm lens for macro which I love but it has been a real learning curve for me. Practice, practice, practice,, But the question I have is there a better way to focus in on your subject ( mostly flowers). I constantly readjust my ball head on my tripod and even then it tends to drift,, I have seen a gear called a focusing rail,, do they work really well? Or do I need a pan and tilt head on my tripod?? My tripod is a befree manfotto tripod with a quick release vs Arca-Swiss Mount. Or the problem I am having just part of shooting macro?? Thanks!!
Jul 24, 2018 11:17:32 #
Jul 24, 2018 11:26:24 #
Check with kpmac who frequently posts great macro work on this site. I am sure he would respond to a private message.
Jul 24, 2018 11:30:23 #
There is also a UHH section devoted to macro photography:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
Note the many help topics on the home page, and frequent users who I'm sure will be happy to assist
Welcome!
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
Note the many help topics on the home page, and frequent users who I'm sure will be happy to assist
Welcome!Jul 24, 2018 11:32:04 #
mslynn wrote:
Hi! I am a new member and this is my first post so... (show quote)
You will get a lot of help and good advice on the UHH Macro Photography forum section: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
Jul 24, 2018 11:32:22 #
Welcome to the fantastically interesting world of macro/close-up photography - speaking for myself I found the simple inexpensive 4 way focusing rail https://www.amazon.com/SHOOT-Aluminum-Focusing-Close-up-Photography/dp/B01N0KNK69/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1532446008&sr=8-1&keywords=4+way+focusing+rail my best friend when I started macro. This along with a pistol grip ball head and my super sturdy tripod with a crank up/down center post give me the minute changes in all direction that are often needed in my macro shots.
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Harvey
mslynn wrote:
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Jul 24, 2018 11:37:30 #
mslynn wrote:
Thank you!
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Jul 24, 2018 19:51:52 #
Welcome to the Hog. Macro is very addicting. It just takes patience and practice. I shoot mainly handheld and find that moving back and forth rather than refocusing really helps. PM me if I can help in any way.
Jul 24, 2018 20:29:19 #
kpmac wrote:
Welcome to the Hog. Macro is very addicting. It just takes patience and practice. I shoot mainly handheld and find that moving back and forth rather than refocusing really helps. PM me if I can help in any way.
Thank you!
Jul 24, 2018 20:29:40 #
mslynn wrote:
Hi! I am a new member and this is my first post so... (show quote)
It does sound like your first obstacle is an inadequate ball head and tripod. The Befree is a lightweight travel tripod and is really intended for very light cameras shooting travel images low magnification or with wider angle lenses. Your needs for high magnification work will be better served with something more substantial.
For all of my closeup and macro work I use an Arca-Swiss Z1 ball head. I can lock the camera in place, or just leave enough friction on it so I can move it with my hand, yet when I let it go it stays put.
Jul 24, 2018 20:31:19 #
Gene51 wrote:
It does sound like your first obstacle is an inade... (show quote)
Thank you, that is what I am thinking too about my tripod.
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