First attempting - close-ups with extension tubes
Oct 3, 2022 08:34:38 #
junglejim1949 wrote:
I have enjoyed the different types of photography offered by fellow Hedge Hogs.
I have tried to branch out and try new things. I walked in the neighborhood with a 50mm 1.8 and a 20mm extension tube.
Trying to handhold was a challenge for me, as I felt photos were very soft.
I would appreciate any advise.
Jim
I have tried to branch out and try new things. I walked in the neighborhood with a 50mm 1.8 and a 20mm extension tube.
Trying to handhold was a challenge for me, as I felt photos were very soft.
I would appreciate any advise.
Jim
1/200, f11, ISO 400 or less..........optimum hand held close ups for ME
Oct 3, 2022 10:36:49 #
angler wrote:
Nice shots Jim and as Mike said a faster shutter speed would really help.
Thanks for your advice. I have a lot to learn about MACRO. 📷
Oct 3, 2022 16:02:53 #
junglejim1949 wrote:
I have enjoyed the different types of photography offered by fellow Hedge Hogs.
I have tried to branch out and try new things. I walked in the neighborhood with a 50mm 1.8 and a 20mm extension tube.
Trying to handhold was a challenge for me, as I felt photos were very soft.
I would appreciate any advise.
Jim
I have tried to branch out and try new things. I walked in the neighborhood with a 50mm 1.8 and a 20mm extension tube.
Trying to handhold was a challenge for me, as I felt photos were very soft.
I would appreciate any advise.
Jim
They are soft, and blurry. Handheld, upping the iso and faster shutter speed would help, as would a tripod.
Regardless, your learning and these are not bad for first attempt. Besides that, you lit a spark in me. I have a set of extension tubes that have never been used. I got them just in case I ever wanted to try macro again. Now I am.
Oct 3, 2022 16:23:59 #
frankraney wrote:
They are soft, and blurry. Handheld, upping the iso and faster shutter speed would help, as would a tripod.
Regardless, your learning and these are not bad for first attempt. Besides that, you lit a spark in me. I have a set of extension tubes that have never been used. I got them just in case I ever wanted to try macro again. Now I am.
Regardless, your learning and these are not bad for first attempt. Besides that, you lit a spark in me. I have a set of extension tubes that have never been used. I got them just in case I ever wanted to try macro again. Now I am.
Let me know about your experience.
Jim
Oct 3, 2022 16:34:58 #
junglejim1949 wrote:
Let me know about your experience.
Jim
Jim
I will, but the first thing I have to do is heal from this colon resection. Photography is on temp hold. I have to stay close close close to a toilet. And that's all I'm going to say about that, as Forest says.
Oct 3, 2022 16:37:04 #
frankraney wrote:
I will, but the first thing I have to do is heal from this colon resection. Photography is on temp hold. I have to stay close close close to a toilet. And that's all I'm going to say about that, as Forest says.
Hope your recovery is speedy and you are healed.
You are the priority, so stay healthy and safe!
Jim
Oct 3, 2022 16:38:12 #
junglejim1949 wrote:
Hope your recovery is speedy and you are healed.
You are the priority, so stay healthy and safe!
Jim
You are the priority, so stay healthy and safe!
Jim
Oct 3, 2022 17:31:47 #
I just recently started shooting macro using extension tubes. A tripod is a MUST, and I also use a remote shutter. I sometimes snip the blossom to bring it indoors for shooting, since the slightest breeze will blur your image. Have fun.
Oct 3, 2022 18:44:39 #
mffox wrote:
I just recently started shooting macro using extension tubes. A tripod is a MUST, and I also use a remote shutter. I sometimes snip the blossom to bring it indoors for shooting, since the slightest breeze will blur your image. Have fun.
Thanks for the encouragement
Oct 13, 2022 21:35:53 #
I very much like your first efforts. May I make a suggestion about tripod use. Many subjects are quite fleeting and do not lend themselves to using a static tripod, mainly if they are of the insect variety. I have found a good method is to only extend the two outer legs and then rock backwards and forwards, to get focus, and also use burst to increase your chances of at least one good image.
Oct 13, 2022 21:37:54 #
Sarco wrote:
I very much like your first efforts. May I make a suggestion about tripod use. Many subjects are quite fleeting and do not lend themselves to using a static tripod, mainly if they are of the insect variety. I have found a good method is to only extend the two outer legs and then rock backwards and forwards, to get focus, and also use burst to increase your chances of at least one good image.
Much appreciated Sarco I will give it a try.
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