Millipede
Mar 23, 2019 14:31:57 #
Mar 23, 2019 21:25:21 #
No picture. But it is not necessary to ask. If inappropriate, it will quickly be pointed out.
Bill
Bill
Mar 23, 2019 22:38:19 #
Mar 23, 2019 22:47:43 #
I would be interested in seeing the pictures. I was corrected and forgiven for that very offense.
Bill
Bill
Mar 23, 2019 22:49:10 #
Mar 23, 2019 22:52:33 #
Mar 24, 2019 03:56:48 #
This is a multi-inch long millipede, so this is a close-up, NOT a macro-photograph.
Which camera & lens did you use? (To see if you actually have equipment capable of macro)
Which camera & lens did you use? (To see if you actually have equipment capable of macro)
Mar 24, 2019 07:50:38 #
Mar 24, 2019 10:07:32 #
Mar 24, 2019 10:35:35 #
Your millipede is a dandy for sure. I haven't found a large one yet so thanks for sharing yours.
Mar 24, 2019 10:44:01 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks for answering my question. Just for information I shoot a D7200 and a Micro Nikkor 60, f2.8. What is your opinion, will that meet your qualifications for micro equipment.This is a multi-inch long millipede, so this is a close-up, NOT a macro-photograph.
Which camera & lens did you use? (To see if you actually have equipment capable of macro)
Which camera & lens did you use? (To see if you actually have equipment capable of macro)
Mar 24, 2019 12:22:01 #
Curmudgeon, your set up is absolutely fine. Getting close to the subject is the key, I think that lens can go as close as about 7". For a largish insect you would only get part of it at 1:1 macro ratio.
Mar 25, 2019 00:36:59 #
OK that's why I asked the question. Now, how do determine the ratio. I typically don't carry a tape measure to determine distance to my subject. If I upsize the image and then crop, at some point does that become a macro rather than close up?
I don't like snarky replies and questioning my equipment. I would like to post on this forum but I can't until I am able to evaluate my shots and determine when they meet the at least the 1:1 criteria. HELP
I don't like snarky replies and questioning my equipment. I would like to post on this forum but I can't until I am able to evaluate my shots and determine when they meet the at least the 1:1 criteria. HELP
Mar 25, 2019 05:17:46 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
This combination is quite capable of capturing 1:1 magnification (true macro). To achieve this, switch your lens to Manual focus, and turn your lens focusing ring to LONGEST physical length. In the small window on top of your lens, you should see 1:1 indicator. This is the ONLY focusing distance to capture true macro. Working Distance (lens front element to subject) will be about 4-inches. This is why most field macro-photographers use lenses right around 100-mm, which yield about 6-inch WD.. . . I shoot a D7200 and a Micro Nikkor 60, f2.8. What is your opinion, will that meet your qualifications for micro equipment.
Mar 25, 2019 13:21:20 #
Thanks for the info. On my crop frame camera the lens is ~90mm. If I go to 1/3 crop would be ~ 120mm. I haven't tried that yet. Shooting stinging insects, bees and such at this time of the season the additional stand off would provide a more warm, fuzzy feeling. Suggestions on the 1/3 crop idea or other comments gratefully appreciated.
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