Lazy day, new camera, lessons to learn!
Oct 28, 2012 04:06:40 #
Managed to get my new 60d camera out of the box and found the on/off switch. My first time photographing insects, have done flowers with film years ago thought I give insects a go. I would appreciate any advice on offer.
I used Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro, cable release and of course a tripod and the new camera.
Tradscot.
I used Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro, cable release and of course a tripod and the new camera.
Tradscot.
St Andrews (cross) spider
Same as above, different spider.
And again.
Oct 28, 2012 04:16:57 #
You are off to a strong start.
These are close-up photographs, not quite macros. A true macro image will depict a subject exactly the same size on the sensor as in life. This is called 1:1 magnification (life-size).
Move closer, or crop tighter to obtain additional images at 1:1 mag. Often, more illumination is required for higher magnification images.
These are close-up photographs, not quite macros. A true macro image will depict a subject exactly the same size on the sensor as in life. This is called 1:1 magnification (life-size).
Move closer, or crop tighter to obtain additional images at 1:1 mag. Often, more illumination is required for higher magnification images.
Tight crop of image #1
Oct 28, 2012 04:21:27 #
Do you own a speedlight, or are planning to purchase one?
You have an excellent camera and macro lens. When posting macro images in the future, also please post the following info in this manner:
Canon 60D with Canon 100-mm macro lens, 1/???-sec at f/??, full sun, or partial shade, or deep shade, and/or speedlight illumination.
You have an excellent camera and macro lens. When posting macro images in the future, also please post the following info in this manner:
Canon 60D with Canon 100-mm macro lens, 1/???-sec at f/??, full sun, or partial shade, or deep shade, and/or speedlight illumination.
Oct 28, 2012 05:09:52 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thank you for your comments, like I said, lessons to be learned.You are off to a strong start.
These are close-up photographs, not quite macros. A true macro image will depict a subject exactly the same size on the sensor as in life. This is called 1:1 magnification (life-size).
Move closer, or crop tighter to obtain additional images at 1:1 mag. Often, more illumination is required for higher magnification images.
These are close-up photographs, not quite macros. A true macro image will depict a subject exactly the same size on the sensor as in life. This is called 1:1 magnification (life-size).
Move closer, or crop tighter to obtain additional images at 1:1 mag. Often, more illumination is required for higher magnification images.
No, I don't have or will I, be getting a speedlight, too many years behind and not enough in front plus the budget got "blown" on the camera, so, I guess I will have to make do with Mother Nature and a mirror or two.
Nikorian72, I will endeavour to comply with the data info as best as I can.
Is there a "rule of thumb" easy way of determining the 1.1 macro rule without getting overly technical?
Once again thanks for your reply. Tradscot.
Oct 28, 2012 09:32:48 #
pretty good! only thing,focus on the eyes.you can still get great pics with your pop up flash.good start at macro.tom
Oct 28, 2012 12:54:56 #
Tradscot wrote:
All of us started with natural light macro-photography. Many prefer to remain within the natural light discipline, so you are in good company.I guess I will have to make do with Mother Nature and a mirror or two.
Is there a "rule of thumb" easy way of determining the 1.1 macro rule without getting overly technical?
Is there a "rule of thumb" easy way of determining the 1.1 macro rule without getting overly technical?
With most macro lenses like yours, when the camera is at Minimum Focusing Distance (MFD - measured from sensor plane to subject), the image is 1:1 magnification (life-size). At MFD, your lens is also at Minimum Working Distance (WD - measured from lens front element to subject). WD is more important to a macro-photographer than MFD.
Most popular method of finding macro: Set lens to Manual Focus; turn focusing ring to MFD; physically move camera/lens in-&-out to subject, firing shutter when subject is in focus through viewfinder. MWD for your lens is 160-mm = 6.3-inches (lens front element to subject).
To increase Depth of Field (DoF), most macro-photographers work a bit farther away than MFD, then crop to macro proportions.
Oct 28, 2012 17:12:29 #
Many thanks to you both for your help and advice.
Any thoughts on a "not too expensive, but adequate" speedlite might be?
Tradscot.
Any thoughts on a "not too expensive, but adequate" speedlite might be?
Tradscot.
Oct 28, 2012 17:29:12 #
Tradscot wrote:
I have NO personal experience with Canon speedlights, but several Canon camera owners use Canon Speedlite 430EX II with O-Flash attachment: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_430ex_iiAny thoughts on a "not too expensive, but adequate" speedlite might be?
Refurbished (nearly new) speedlights are a good buy.
There are other non-camera manufacturers who make less expensive speedlights. Again, beyond my ken.
Oct 28, 2012 18:37:50 #
Oct 29, 2012 07:06:59 #
I like your shots!! :thumbup: :thumbup: Very interesting spiders. Do you have names for the other two after the first one? The second one looks like it is on a horizontal web? Beautiful markings, focusing on the eyes and a tad closer these would be absolutely awesome!!
Richard
Richard
Oct 29, 2012 13:45:57 #
Enjoyed your photos.Check what Tinusbum does with the built in flash and milk carton diffuser.
Steve
Steve
Oct 29, 2012 14:58:29 #
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