Will this be enough?
Feb 18, 2013 08:21:59 #
I thank you in advance for any advice given. I am a hiker who carries a D300. I am thinking of the Nikon 85mm Micro for shooting plant specimens during my outings. Would that lens and a ring flash be enough for 50% of the photo ops I might encounter during daylight hours?
Feb 18, 2013 10:01:39 #
I would say yes but remember its only my opinion just remember to take plenty of memory cards( they soon fill up) and a spare battery or two fully charged of course.the important part is have fun but stay safe esp when hiking.
Feb 18, 2013 10:16:23 #
If you are shooting plant specimens, I would add a tripod, cable release, and perhaps a macro focusing rail.... Camera, lens, ring flash is fine-- but I would not overlook the opportunities to shoot "au natural".....
Feb 18, 2013 12:00:11 #
I believe that this comparison thread will answer some of your questions:
FAQ: Why are there macro lenses of different focal lengths?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-83141-1.html
FAQ: Why are there macro lenses of different focal lengths?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-83141-1.html
Feb 18, 2013 12:12:09 #
Native Columbine, photographed at 11,300-feet in the Upper Tomichi Valley, just shy of Tomichi Pass, Gunnison County, CO.
This is as colorful as wild Columbine become. Only hybrid, garden-grown Columbine are exotically bright colors.
Hand-held Nikon D5000 at ISO 400 with Nikkor 105D macro lens, 1/640-sec at f/16, Nikon SB-600 speedlight with O-Flash 3/4-circle Fresnel prism attachment, synced for daylight exposure.
This is as colorful as wild Columbine become. Only hybrid, garden-grown Columbine are exotically bright colors.
Hand-held Nikon D5000 at ISO 400 with Nikkor 105D macro lens, 1/640-sec at f/16, Nikon SB-600 speedlight with O-Flash 3/4-circle Fresnel prism attachment, synced for daylight exposure.
Feb 18, 2013 12:19:42 #
Feb 18, 2013 12:21:15 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Well as you can see, Nikonian72 doesn't need no stinkin' tripod!Native Columbine, photographed at 11,300-feet in the Upper Tomichi Valley, just shy of Tomichi Pass, Gunnison County, CO.
This is as colorful as wild Columbine become. Only hybrid, garden-grown Columbine are exotically bright colors.
Hand-held Nikon D5000 at ISO 400 with Nikkor 105D macro lens, 1/640-sec at f/16, Nikon SB-600 speedlight with O-Flash 3/4-circle Fresnel prism attachment, synced for daylight exposure.
This is as colorful as wild Columbine become. Only hybrid, garden-grown Columbine are exotically bright colors.
Hand-held Nikon D5000 at ISO 400 with Nikkor 105D macro lens, 1/640-sec at f/16, Nikon SB-600 speedlight with O-Flash 3/4-circle Fresnel prism attachment, synced for daylight exposure.
:thumbup:
Feb 18, 2013 13:42:23 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I was hoping a macro ring flash would be sufficient but when I look at your beautiful Columbine photos I'm thinking that might not be enough.What macro-illumination set-up are you planning to carry?
Feb 18, 2013 14:18:44 #
joehel2 wrote:
One thing Nikonian72 does which creates beautiful natural looking flash photos is that he uses the correct outdoor exposure and then adds the flash. It's supplemental lighting-- not the primary light source.I was hoping a macro ring flash would be sufficient but when I look at your beautiful Columbine photos I'm thinking that might not be enough.
Feb 18, 2013 16:46:26 #
joehel2 wrote:
My set-up is a standard APS-C camera (Nikon D5000), a standard medium macro lens (Nikkor 105G), a standard speedlight (Nikon SB-600), and a $30 O-flash diffuser attachment: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.html#511426I was hoping a macro ring flash would be sufficient but when I look at your beautiful Columbine photos I'm thinking that might not be enough.
On the Macro Forum, you will find at least six or eight different, but equivalent, field macro set-ups. Each & every base system can be easily modifies (customized) to fit your requirements.
What macro lens & supplementary macro illumination do you plan to carry on your Nikon D300?
Near-identical technique can be successfully applied to every field macro set-up.
Feb 18, 2013 18:05:52 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thank you for the advice. I am going to use your lighting setup so I won't have any excuses if my results need improvement. What macro lens & supplementary macro illumination do you plan to carry on your Nikon D300?
Near-identical technique can be successfully applied to every field macro set-up.
Near-identical technique can be successfully applied to every field macro set-up.
Nikonian72, I really want to thank you and the others who helped with this question.
Feb 18, 2013 18:17:46 #
joehel2 wrote:
What speedlight for your D300? The proper O-Flash model number corresponds to the distance (in millimeters) from camera lens center to flash lens center. Find best price for correct O-Flash model on eBay. Also, consider an L-grip bracket for field use: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/70990-REG/Kalt_NPLBRACK_L_Flash_Bracket.html(Nikonian72), I am going to use your lighting setup so I won't have any excuses if my results need improvement.
O-Flash size chart (last column)
$25 Kalt L Grip Flash Bracket
Feb 18, 2013 18:30:09 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
joehel2 wrote:
What speedlight for your D300? The proper O-Flash model number corresponds to the distance (in millimeters) from camera lens center to flash lens center. Find best price for correct O-Flash model on eBay. Also, consider an L-grip bracket for field use: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/70990-REG/Kalt_NPLBRACK_L_Flash_Bracket.html(Nikonian72), I am going to use your lighting setup so I won't have any excuses if my results need improvement.
The Kalt grip looks like a great idea, I have an SB700 I picked up on Craigslist last year.
Feb 18, 2013 20:55:02 #
joehel2 wrote:
A look through Macro Equipment Set-Ups at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.html will show several macro-photographers with same Kalt grip. Your SB-700 is the replacement for the SB-600. Good choice.The Kalt grip looks like a great idea, I have an SB700 I picked up on Craigslist last year.
Feb 18, 2013 21:30:32 #
Nikonian72, thank you. Being new on UHH. I now know why you are held in such high esteem here, you have given me the confidence to give this my best shot.
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