Macros of flowers
Aug 21, 2021 13:50:08 #
Drbobcameraguy wrote:
Shoot a 10 burst with a higher shutter speed than you think you need. 1000 will stop any movement from wind.
Sounds good, But what about DOF
Aug 21, 2021 13:58:16 #
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Aug 21, 2021 14:09:30 #
AZNikon
Loc: Mesa, AZ
imagemeister wrote:
You could use clamps/plamps and/or set up a wind break. Typically I have a large diffusion disk with me that can double as a wind break. Try to photograph with a photo-friend where you can trade holding duties of the diffusion/wind break/gobo....
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IMHO this is the correct answer.
Aug 21, 2021 14:40:32 #
Nathanielross wrote:
Is this a valid solution ?
A little soft, but I've seen all kinds of ideas that worked. Why not
Aug 21, 2021 15:12:12 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
DWU2 wrote:
How about a Plamp to hold the flowers in the wind? https://www.amazon.com/WIMBERLEY-PP-200-Wimberley-Plamp-II/dp/B00SCXUZM0/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=plamp&qid=1629488299&sr=8-2
My suggestion also. I picked one up a month ago & used it last week or so. Works. I purchased the one that has a clamp on both ends & mounted the bigger clamp end to my tripod leg. I think I'll order one more of this style & two of the model with the stake that goes in the ground & two extensions for length if needed. Depending on how close you put the clamp & the amount of wind , there still might be some movement but not as much. I will also shoot in the Continuous High shooting mode why the subject is moving around taking quite a few shots & I always get a few or more photos in focus. Some people go as far as to set up wind screens or small tents for this reason. Just make sure you check your Rear LCD Screen & zoom in to near 100% or to 100% to make sure before you call it quits to make sure you have at least one photo in focus. Good luck.
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tcthome
Loc: NJ
imagemeister wrote:
You could use clamps/plamps and/or set up a wind break. Typically I have a large diffusion disk with me that can double as a wind break. Try to photograph with a photo-friend where you can trade holding duties of the diffusion/wind break/gobo....
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Aug 21, 2021 15:25:35 #
Many of you are concerned about motion. However, for me, the problem is depth of field. Macros, when used close up as intended, give you very little depth of field. That is a losing battle. The better the depth of field, the more motion blur you have. That is why I use the set up described much earlier in the thread. Good depth of field, little noise, good bokeh, very little motion blur.
I should have added to that earlier post that I shoot manually. 1/250, f/5.6 or better (the lens is a 70-200, f/2.8) and automatic ISO.
I should have added to that earlier post that I shoot manually. 1/250, f/5.6 or better (the lens is a 70-200, f/2.8) and automatic ISO.
Aug 21, 2021 15:58:42 #
DawnM wrote:
I'm having a hard time with flowers blowing in the... (show quote)
I disagree with the comment that nothing may be done with the breezes that complicate our outdoor macro photography. Use cardboard to "block" the breeze. Or just about anything else. Works great! I also move potted plants to better locations, such as my wife's greenhouse. The extra benefit there is the diffuse light.
Aug 21, 2021 16:17:44 #
Nathanielross wrote:
Is this a valid solution ?
Not really nothing is in focus or sharp
Aug 21, 2021 16:23:19 #
mundy-F2
Loc: Chicago suburban area
DawnM wrote:
I'm having a hard time with flowers blowing in the... (show quote)
Very nice picture.
Mundy
Aug 21, 2021 17:06:33 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Not really nothing is in focus or sharp
Ditto. Plus the composition is so so.
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