Very first macro images
Jan 20, 2013 17:01:19 #
So finally I have 5 minutes to myself and construct a flash diffuser for my 580EX flash. The only problem is the complete lack of anything to take pictures of (apart from a seashell and a fir cone). 2-minutes in the dark (in the snow) gets me a rather confused woodlouse from the woodpile (he went straight back after his photographic debut).
So here's my first (quick) effort. Hand-held Canon EOS 7D at ISO 100, with 100mm macro lens 1/250-sec at f/16.
I know he/she's a bit out of focus but I am amazed by the blackberry eyes - I love this already (my wife is rather less keen).
So here's my first (quick) effort. Hand-held Canon EOS 7D at ISO 100, with 100mm macro lens 1/250-sec at f/16.
I know he/she's a bit out of focus but I am amazed by the blackberry eyes - I love this already (my wife is rather less keen).
Jan 20, 2013 17:06:30 #
Not too shabby! Your focus is good; your DoF is a bit narrow (to be expected).
I suggest increasing to ISO 400, which will allow you to back-off your speedlight output a bit, which may sharpen your capture.
I suggest increasing to ISO 400, which will allow you to back-off your speedlight output a bit, which may sharpen your capture.
Jan 20, 2013 17:07:36 #
Jan 20, 2013 17:12:38 #
Thanks very much! I absolutely cannot wait until spring! My son and I really enjoyed chasing this guy around the piece of wood he was on!
The diffuser material (all I could find) is a piece of milk carton plastic. I think it is quite good as a starter. I tried bubblewrap and that was OK too.
The diffuser material (all I could find) is a piece of milk carton plastic. I think it is quite good as a starter. I tried bubblewrap and that was OK too.
Jan 20, 2013 17:12:57 #
Jan 20, 2013 17:21:55 #
Morkstar wrote:
Try white paper towel, and moving your softbox as close as possible. See http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-3.html#1516031The diffuser material (all I could find) is a piece of milk carton plastic. I think it is quite good as a starter. I tried bubblewrap and that was OK too.
Jan 20, 2013 17:25:51 #
Thanks Tinisbum - I've always loved 'Dillos.
Thanks Nikonian72 - I didn't think it through too much as I wanted the subject back in his woodpile before he warmed-up in the house.
I'll try your suggestions. The one time I scour the house for a housefly and there isn't one - no spiders either...
Thanks Nikonian72 - I didn't think it through too much as I wanted the subject back in his woodpile before he warmed-up in the house.
I'll try your suggestions. The one time I scour the house for a housefly and there isn't one - no spiders either...
Jan 20, 2013 17:28:24 #
The front of my diffuser head sits exactly in line with the front of my lens hood at 45 degrees to the lens so is no more than 3 inches from the diffuser to the subject. Does that sound about right?
Jan 20, 2013 17:31:10 #
Morkstar wrote:
Yep!The front of my diffuser head sits exactly in line with the front of my lens hood at 45 degrees to the lens so is no more than 3 inches from the diffuser to the subject. Does that sound about right?
Jan 20, 2013 17:38:08 #
Jan 20, 2013 17:58:45 #
Nice!
You know, there's no known vaccine for "photographilia macrolitis"
You know, there's no known vaccine for "photographilia macrolitis"
Jan 20, 2013 17:59:57 #
Coffee filters also work good as a diffuser material another thing that helps with the DOF is to try to get the whole insect straight across because the part in focus is from side to side.
Jan 20, 2013 18:01:04 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I can feel it already. I love it! there's no known vaccine for "photographilia macrolitis"
Jan 20, 2013 18:03:10 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
What a great idea. Thanks. Just had a go but can't find the "browse" button on the site in the profile section. Any ideas.May I suggest your first macro as a temporary UglyHedgeHog avatar?
coffee filters! Combining two things I love to do.
Jan 20, 2013 18:06:00 #
Morkstar wrote:
I have posted a square-cropped and reversed woodlouse. Save to your PC, then go to "My Profile", top of this page to add avatar image.Nikonian72 wrote:
What a great idea. Thanks. Just had a go but can't find the "browse" button on my iPad. Any clues?May I suggest your first macro as a temporary UglyHedgeHog avatar?
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