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Oct 7, 2022 21:35:40   #
jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska
 
martinfisherphoto wrote:
Thanks.. Yeah these were taken the first week of Sept when I first returned to macro and stacking. I was having problems nailing the focus so I started stacking between F/10 to F/13 so these are around 16 to 20 images per stack. Turns out I have a cataract forming in my right eye, I found this out as I had an appointment to get glasses right after I had started shooting macro again. Immediately after getting my glasses I'm back in my comfort zone at F/9. Usually averaging 26 to 30 frames images per stack. I'm still having problems with the raynox 250 as you have to have sharp vision/Or Good Light/ especially as you get in the 2x and higher range. When I add an additional light source my problem goes away, but without extra light I'm feeling my way thru.
Thanks.. Yeah these were taken the first week of S... (show quote)


Thanks for that information. I'm finding it more difficult to use the Raynox 250 on my 90mm macro lens that I thought it might be. It's a learning process. In the field I'm trying to use a flash because I just can't seem to hold the camera still enough.
JackM

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Oct 8, 2022 07:36:29   #
martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida
 
jackm1943 wrote:
Thanks for that information. I'm finding it more difficult to use the Raynox 250 on my 90mm macro lens that I thought it might be. It's a learning process. In the field I'm trying to use a flash because I just can't seem to hold the camera still enough.
JackM


I have an old 8x10 inch DIY soft box I use for field work. Flash Freezes any camera shake or insect movement, I think it makes it easier. The older I get the more tricks I need.

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Oct 8, 2022 07:55:47   #
waltchilds Loc: Central Florida
 
Amazing shots, Martin. Really sharp, nicely done.

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Oct 8, 2022 08:57:53   #
jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska
 
martinfisherphoto wrote:
I have an old 8x10 inch DIY soft box I use for field work. Flash Freezes any camera shake or insect movement, I think it makes it easier. The older I get the more tricks I need.


The images prove that your diffuser works well. I'm using one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Angler-PSFD-100-Portable-Speedlight-Diffuser/dp/B005ZSJCTC/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3FTIIIE97BCYX&keywords=flash+diffuser&qid=1665233642&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjI4IiwicXNhIjoiNC45MSIsInFzcCI6IjQuNTQifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=flash+diffuser%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-3

It works well enough if I can hold the camera still.
JackM

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Oct 9, 2022 08:56:40   #
martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida
 


My favorite for field work is the 8x10 soft box I mentioned. For jumpers I took the largest laminated you can get and sandwiched a Viva paper towel between the laminate. I then rolled at the base making a cone and attached to the end of the macro lens. This is why you see a cylindrical light shape in their eyes

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